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Books like The Legend of Sally Jones
Award winning
Sally Jones and the False Rose
Jakob Wegelius, 2020
528 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters display resilience, teach valuable life lessons.
Encourages critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cooperative reading, enhances bonding.

Sally Jones and the False Rose
Jakob Wegelius, 2020
Award winning
Mysteries of the Overworld: An Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure, Book Two
Danica Davidson, 2018
112 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with thrilling, imaginative adventures.
Characters exemplify teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.
Enhances critical thinking through interactive plot twists.
Ideal for promoting literacy and shared reading experiences.

Mysteries of the Overworld: An Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure, Book Two
Danica Davidson, 2018
Award winning
Frenzy
Robert Lettrick, 2014
320 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure fosters courage and teamwork.
Dynamic characters enhance empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through suspenseful and engaging narrative.
Stimulates lively discussions on friendship and bravery.

Frenzy
Robert Lettrick, 2014
Award winning
Maddigan's Fantasia
Margaret Mahy, 2007
441 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey enhances problem-solving skills. - Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters. - Stimulates imagination with unique, magical elements. - Encourages resilience and teamwork in young readers.

Maddigan's Fantasia
Margaret Mahy, 2007
Award winning
Goblin Secrets
William Alexander, 2013
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with a unique, magical narrative.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing plot twists.
Supports language development through rich vocabulary.

Goblin Secrets
William Alexander, 2013
Award winning
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson, Kevin Hawkes, Patricia Conolly, 2002
304 pages
Why to read
Adventurous narrative fosters imagination and curiosity.
Showcases resilience through relatable, young protagonist.
Enhances understanding of cultural and environmental diversity.
Supports development of empathy and moral reasoning.

Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson, Kevin Hawkes, Patricia Conolly, 2002
Award winning
Nobi: Inspiring story about self-confidence, discovery, and friendship for young readers
Abbey Campbell Cook, Leigh Cook, Catherina Matigina, 2022
133 pages
Why to read
Boosts self-confidence through engaging storytelling.
Encourages exploration and personal growth.
Strengthens understanding of friendship values.
Ideal for shared reading sessions with family.

Nobi: Inspiring story about self-confidence, discovery, and friendship for young readers
Abbey Campbell Cook, Leigh Cook, Catherina Matigina, 2022
Award winning
Winterhouse
Ben Guterson, Chloe Bristol, 2018
370 pages
Why to read
Mystery-filled narrative stimulates curiosity and engagement.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.
Encourages analytical thinking and puzzle-solving skills.
Fosters a love for reading with intriguing storyline.
