Books like Terrific by Jon Agee

A magical drama of a stranded duke who uses illusion and a storm to redeem his brother, liberate his daughter, and unite kingdoms on a remote island.

After a yacht capsizes, a young Michael survives on a deserted island where he meets Kensuke, a Japanese survivor of Hiroshima. Their bond tests loyalty and hope as they face the mystery of escape and reunion.

Vashti doubts her drawing talent, but an art teacher’s encouragement sparks a confidence‑building journey that proves anyone can create a masterpiece.

A Swiss family cast ashore on a tropical island must learn to survive while the father guides his four sons on adventures that impart moral lessons, practical skills and knowledge of nature.

Phillip's Blind and Timothy's Compass: The Cay

Pint‑sized poultry chaos ensues when Little Red Chicken interrupts her papa’s bedtime tales, turning a quiet night into a raucous, humorous storytime adventure.

A whimsical exploration of how each observer sees a cat differently, celebrating curiosity, imagination, and the fluid nature of identity in a colorful picture‑book format.

Liam transforms a dying city garden into a blossoming, green oasis, inspiring readers to imagine and create a greener world in every urban space.

Mary Anne’s chain mail triggers a series of mishaps for the Babysitters Club. With Halloween looming, she must outwit a mysterious threat before the bad luck can claim them forever.

Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! With Andrea Beaty’s irresistible rhyming text and David Roberts’s puckish illustrations, this book will charm creative kids everywhere, and amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

A determined girl and her dog build a project, face setbacks, and learn that perseverance and perspective are the true keys to success.

Exploring the lives and achievements of over 1,000 extraordinary men and women, this book offers answers to the age-old questions about the relationship between mental illness and greatness, and also reveals factors that predict creative achievement. The book is filled with colorful stories about many of the most eminent artists, scientists, social activists, politicians, soldiers, and business people of our time. Moving beyond anecdotal accounts, The Price of Greatness is based on over 10 years of original scientific research on major 20th-century figures. Delving into many of humankind's greatest achievements and the special attributes and backgrounds of those who accomplished them, this illuminating work will interest anyone who wants to know why some people achieve fame - and what price they may pay in the process.