Books Like The Great and Powerful
Families who loved The Great and Powerful by Ruby Ann Phillips often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Great and Powerful by Ruby Ann Phillips often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child comes home feeling overshadowed by a classmate or stung by a school bully. It is an ideal resource for children navigating the social hierarchies of elementary school and those struggling to find their place when things do not go their way. The story follows Krystal Ball, a girl who believes she has psychic powers, as she deals with the sting of losing the lead role in the school play to her nemesis, Emily. As Krystal moves from jealousy to an unexpected attempt at kindness, the book models how to look beneath the surface of a difficult peer's behavior. It is a gentle, humorous chapter book that validates a child's feelings of unfairness while encouraging them to take the high road. Parents will appreciate how it frames empathy not just as a virtue, but as a practical tool for improving one's own school experience.
