Families who loved Warning! Vampires are Living Next Door! by Dinah Capparucci 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 in a high-energy, mischievous mood and needs a laugh-out-loud outlet for their own chaotic creativity. It is the perfect choice for a young reader who finds traditional 'lessons' boring but loves a story where everything that can go wrong, does. Jordan, Boy Dave, and Ryan are a trio of well-meaning but disaster-prone friends who find themselves in a series of slapstick predicaments involving an ice rink in a swimming pool and some very suspicious new neighbors. While the boys' schemes often end in catastrophe, the underlying themes emphasize the importance of loyalty and the way imagination can turn an ordinary Christmas into an unforgettable adventure. It is an ideal bridge for reluctant readers aged 7 to 11 who enjoy fast-paced humor and 'gross-out' elements. You might choose this book to help a child process the concept of accountability in a low-stakes, hilarious way, showing that even the biggest messes can be faced with friends by your side.
