Books Like The Case of the Shady Neighbour
Families who loved The Case of the Shady Neighbour by Janet Petrunia 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 Case of the Shady Neighbour by Janet Petrunia 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 if your child has a flair for the dramatic, a tendency to jump to conclusions, or struggles to understand how their 'helpful' interference affects others. It is a perfect fit for the middle grade reader who loves a fast paced mystery but may need a gentle mirror to reflect on their own overactive imagination and social boundaries. Poppy Perry is a lovable but exhausting protagonist whose obsession with mystery novels leads her to make inaccurate accusations, forcing her family to move repeatedly. Through a series of humorous follies and a real life investigation, the story explores themes of friendship, the consequences of our actions, and finding one's place in a new neighborhood. It is an ideal choice for teaching empathy and the importance of evidence over assumptions, all wrapped in an entertaining, suspenseful adventure.
