Books Like The Chase
Families who loved The Chase by Zizou Corder 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 Chase by Zizou Corder 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 is starting to navigate larger worlds and needs to see that their unique traits, even the ones that make them feel different, are actually their greatest strengths. While it is technically the second in a trilogy, it stands firmly on its own as a high-stakes adventure about a boy named Charlie who can talk to cats. This special ability becomes the key to a global rescue mission as he searches for his kidnapped scientist parents. The story beautifully balances the thrill of a chase with deep emotional themes of responsibility and cross-species empathy. It is ideal for ages 8 to 12, offering a sophisticated but accessible look at standing up against powerful forces. Parents will appreciate how it models a child taking initiative and forming loyal bonds with those who are often misunderstood or marginalized, like the circus lions Charlie befriends.
