Books like Stoner & Spaz
Award winning
Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exemplify teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Encourages logical thinking and attention to detail.
Perfect for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Pip Murphy, 2022
Award winning
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Chronicles a family's migration during the Great Migration.
Highlights resilience and hope in the face of change.
Educates on historical events through a child’s perspective.
Encourages discussions on history and social justice.
Overground Railroad
Lesa Cline-Ransome, 2020
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
History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with Charles Darwin's fascinating discoveries.
Illustrates evolution concepts in kid-friendly language.
Encourages curiosity about natural history and science.
Supports development of critical thinking skills.
History VIPs: Charles Darwin
Kay Barnham, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2021
Award winning
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages emotional development through friendship themes.
Enhances understanding of nighttime creatures and settings.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and vocabulary growth.
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup, 2021
Award winning
Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters curiosity and discovery.
Characters exhibit teamwork, courage, and intelligence.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
What Miss Mitchell Saw
Hayley Barrett, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about astronomy and history.
Celebrates perseverance and problem-solving skills.
Based on real-life astronomer, Maria Mitchell.
Encourages exploration and discovery in young readers.
What Miss Mitchell Saw
Hayley Barrett, 2019
The Mystery at the Alamo
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gertrude Warner, 1997
128 pages
Why to read
Enhances historical knowledge with engaging narrative.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention.
Encourages curiosity about American history.
Supports development of analytical skills.
