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Award winning
Pirates of the Retail Wasteland
Adam Selzer, 2008
208 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of teens fighting commercialism.
Engages critical thinking and creativity.
Highlights teamwork and friendship values.
Combines humor with educational insights.

Pirates of the Retail Wasteland
Adam Selzer, 2008
Real Pigeons Splash Back
Andrew McDonald, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery that sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach teamwork, perseverance, and resourcefulness.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving themes.
Captivating illustrations complement the engaging narrative.

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Real Pigeons Splash Back
Andrew McDonald, 2022
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Frank and Bert
Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Highlights friendship dynamics and emotional growth.
Stimulates empathy and understanding through relatable storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.

Frank and Bert
Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, 2022
Award winning
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and mischievous adventures.
Encourages creative solutions to quirky problems.
Illustrates consequences of actions in a fun way.
Enhances vocabulary through lively and descriptive language.

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Francesca Simon, 2022
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
The Great Pencil Quest: Another Wallace the Brave Adventure (Volume 5)
Will Henry, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Adventurous and creative story arc.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances imaginative thinking and creativity.
Ideal for home or classroom shared reading.
