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Books like Defy the Dark
Award winning
Sleep No More
Aprilynne Pike, 2014
352 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative enhances cognitive and linguistic development.
- Characters exemplify resilience and emotional growth.
- Encourages curiosity and exploration through mystery elements.
- Supports parent-child bonding during storytime.
Sleep No More
Aprilynne Pike, 2014
Award winning
Earthbound
Aprilynne Pike, 2013
338 pages
Why to read
- Engaging fantasy narrative with mystical elements.
- Characters display resilience and resourcefulness.
- Encourages exploration of complex emotions and relationships.
- Stimulates curiosity about nature and the environment.
Earthbound
Aprilynne Pike, 2013
Award winning
Divide and Conquer
Carrie Ryan, Dion Graham, 2012
192
Why to read
- Adventure-filled narrative boosts critical thinking and creativity.
- Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
- Engages young readers with intriguing challenges.
- Supports developmental growth through problem-solving elements.
Divide and Conquer
Carrie Ryan, Dion Graham, 2012
Award winning
Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep
Josh Berk, Saundra Mitchell, 2021
432 pages
Why to read
- Exciting, spine-chilling adventure keeps readers on edge.
- Enhances creative thinking and curiosity.
- Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
- Addresses courage and teamwork in problem-solving.
Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep
Josh Berk, Saundra Mitchell, 2021
Award winning
Life After Theft
Aprilynne Pike, 2014
346 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative enhances imaginative thinking.
- Focuses on themes of redemption and honesty.
- Encourages empathy and ethical decision-making.
- Captivating storyline fosters sustained reading interest.
Life After Theft
Aprilynne Pike, 2014
Award winning
Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction (Vampire Academy Book 7)
Carrie Ryan, Lisa Mcmann, Richelle Mead, 2012
368 pages
Why to read
- Explores intriguing themes of prophecy and prediction.
- Engages young readers with suspenseful and mysterious narratives.
- Enhances critical thinking through complex plotlines.
- Encourages exploration of consequences and choices.
Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction (Vampire Academy Book 7)
Carrie Ryan, Lisa Mcmann, Richelle Mead, 2012
Award winning
Shadowed Summer
Saundra Mitchell, 2010
192 pages
Why to read
- Captivating ghost story enhances imagination and curiosity.
- Addresses themes of friendship and coming of age.
- Strengthens comprehension and inferential thinking skills.
- Engages young readers with suspenseful, well-paced narrative.
Shadowed Summer
Saundra Mitchell, 2010
Award winning
The Springsweet
Saundra Mitchell, 2013
304 pages
Why to read
- Captivating historical setting enriches cultural knowledge.
- Engages young readers with emotional growth of protagonist.
- Stimulates curiosity about history and personal resilience.
- Encourages empathy through diverse and dynamic characters.
