Books like Jane Goodall
Award winning
The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Themes of friendship, growth, and resilience.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of nature.
Accessible adaptation of a classic tale.

The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
Mariah Marsden, 2021
Award winning
File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, 2014
272 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with intriguing mysteries and puzzles.
Sharpens analytical skills through problem-solving challenges.
Encourages reading comprehension and attention to detail.
Builds connection with relatable, quirky characters.

File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket, 2014
Award winning
Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
Elise Gravel, 2017
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale sparks creativity and curiosity.
Features quirky, memorable characters kids love.
Encourages scientific thinking and exploration.
Humorous story, ideal for family bonding.

Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
Elise Gravel, 2017
Geronimo Stilton Secret Agent
Geronimo Stilton, 2007
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed, stimulates curiosity and exploration.
Enhances vocabulary through engaging storytelling.
Builds confidence with relatable hero, Geronimo Stilton.
Encourages creativity and logical reasoning.

Geronimo Stilton Secret Agent
Geronimo Stilton, 2007
Judy Moody Girl Detective
Megan McDonald, 2010
192 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and investigative spirit.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Inspires independence and confidence in young readers.
Entertaining narrative that holds children's attention.

Judy Moody Girl Detective
Megan McDonald, 2010
Murder by the Sea: Feluda Mysteries
Satyajit Ray, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances critical thinking skills.
Vivid seaside settings spark imagination.
Complex characters teach empathy and understanding.
Ideal for family reading, broadens world knowledge.

Murder by the Sea: Feluda Mysteries
Satyajit Ray, 2009
Award winning
DFC Library: Good Dog, Bad Dog
Dave Shelton, 2010
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging detective-themed narrative, stimulates imagination.
Teaches moral values through character decisions.
Enhances problem-solving skills with twists in plot.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging storyline.

DFC Library: Good Dog, Bad Dog
Dave Shelton, 2010
Award winning
The Case of the Stolen Sixpence: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins Book 1 (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, 1)
Holly Webb, 2013
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery adventure for young readers.
Encourages logical thinking and attention to detail.
Features strong, intelligent female protagonist.
Ideal for developing literacy and comprehension skills.
