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Books like Warcross
Award winning
Wildcard: Warcross
Marie Lu, 2019
352 pages
Why to read
Thrilling cyber adventure stimulates strategic thinking.
Features strong, smart female protagonist.
Explores consequences of technology and virtual reality.
Encourages resilience and perseverance through challenges.

Wildcard: Warcross
Marie Lu, 2019
Award winning
Steelstriker: Skyhunter
Marie Lu, 2021
400 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and rebellion.
Introduces complex characters and moral dilemmas.
Encourages critical thinking and empathy.
Stimulates imagination with rich, dynamic world-building.

Steelstriker: Skyhunter
Marie Lu, 2021
Award winning
The Midnight Star: The Young Elites
Marie Lu, 2016
316 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of power and redemption.
Encourages empathy and understanding of complex characters.
Stimulates imagination through rich, fantastical elements.
Supports development of personal and moral values.

The Midnight Star: The Young Elites
Marie Lu, 2016
Award winning
The Evertree: Spirit Animals
Marie Lu, 2015
188 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure promotes teamwork and courage.
Vivid settings enhance visual imagination development.
Builds empathy through diverse character interactions.
Encourages connection with nature and wildlife.

The Evertree: Spirit Animals
Marie Lu, 2015
Award winning
Prodigy: Legend
Marie Lu, 2013
522 pages
Why to read
Dystopian setting stimulates imagination and critical thinking.
Features strong, resilient characters promoting perseverance.
Encourages exploration of themes like freedom and justice.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Prodigy: Legend
Marie Lu, 2013
Award winning
The Kingdom of Back
Marie Lu, 2021
313 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through historical and fantastical elements.
Strengthens sibling bonds, showcasing support and rivalry.
Encourages musical interest and historical curiosity.
Cultivates resilience and perseverance in young readers.

The Kingdom of Back
Marie Lu, 2021
Award winning
Batman: Nightwalker: DC Icons Series
Marie Lu, 2018
320 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling superhero adventures.
Encourages moral reasoning and justice themes.
Strengthens literacy with dynamic storytelling.
Supports imagination through vivid character development.

Batman: Nightwalker: DC Icons Series
Marie Lu, 2018
Award winning
Legend: The Graphic Novel
Marie Lu, Leigh Dragoon, 2015
160 pages
Why to read
Action-packed, dystopian narrative stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Dynamic characters enhance empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourages critical thinking through complex plots and conflicts.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engaging reluctant readers.
