Books like Major Detours: A Choices Novel
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
The Horrible Chocolate
Jacob M. Ronsen, 2022
152 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and imagination. - Teaches valuable life lessons subtly. - Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence. - Perfect for family bonding over reading.
The Horrible Chocolate
Jacob M. Ronsen, 2022
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
Award winning
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children to embrace their unique preferences.
Enhances understanding of sibling relationships and dynamics.
Encourages acceptance and appreciation of differences.
Stunning illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Beatrice Likes the Dark
April Genevieve Tucholke, 2022
Award winning
Grace the Cove Dragon (Dragon Girls #10)
Maddy Mara, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story fosters imagination and creativity in kids.
Characters model teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving.
Enhances literacy skills and instills a love for reading.
Addresses thematic elements suitable for age-appropriate discussions.
Grace the Cove Dragon (Dragon Girls #10)
Maddy Mara, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
In Time
Marina Ruiz, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters imagination through adventure and time travel.
Encourages empathy through relatable and diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Supports vocabulary growth and understanding.
