Books like Hazel Green (Hazel Green, #1) by Odo Hirsch

Christopher, a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and sets out to solve the mystery with his unique analytical skills.

In Camp Green Lake, a boy named Stanley Yelnats must dig endless holes for a supposedly reformatory camp that really hides a buried truth.

A magical, time‑travel adventure for young readers, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg and Charles Murry, the children of a missing father who was working on a tesseract. The novel blends science, fantasy, and strong family bonds, and was awarded the Newbery Medal.

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

A ten‑year‑old boy in rural Virginia befriends a newcomer, and together they create the imaginary kingdom of Terabithia, a friendship that ends tragically when a storm forces an untimely death.

A novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman's struggles with matchmaking, misplaced pride, and the dangers of meddling in others' lives in 18th-century England.

A china rabbit named Edward Tulane is lost and follows an extraordinary path—from the sea to a fisherman’s net, from a sick child’s bedside to the streets of Memphis—learning that even the most fragile heart can love, lose, and love again.

In Mumbai’s slums, families chase better lives as India’s prosperity rises, revealing the human side of global inequality.

At the heart of a bustling Paris train station lives a 12‑year‑old orphan, Hugo Cabret, who keeps the clockwork heart of his father’s old watch; when a new girl and a mysterious toy‑seller enter his cramped world, secrets, a hidden mechanism, and a mechanical man unite in a striking blend of story and illustration.

A young orphan girl discovers her secret powers and falls into a dangerous new world where magic and demons are real and the Shadowhunters fight to protect humanity from the Pandemonium Club’s dark schemes.

Gerald the elephant and Snake fear Piggie and Brian Bat will outshine their best friends.

In a bustling Australian apartment building, teenage Hazel Green stands up against a tenant’s hateful remarks toward the devoted caretaker, Mr. Egozian, sparking a confrontation that tests prejudice, courage, and community bonds.

A tale of manners and expectations in the city versus the countryside, exploring the clash between Polly and her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw.

Amelia embarks on a journey to find her Aunt Tanner, her former cheerleader teammates, and the boy she once thought of as a friend, all while dodging ex-boyfriend's tell-all book and navigating the complex dynamics of their family's past and present. A lighthearted and humorous adventure story for young readers, perfect for fans of 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'Wonder'.

A humorous and heartwarming story about friendship, imagination, and learning through video games

Hazel Green investigates the disappearance of two lobsters from Mr. Petrusca's fish shop, uncovering a hidden secret and deciding to help the illiterate fishmonger in a tale of determination and friendship.

A funny, heart-warming, beautifully shaped story in which Hazel Green and her logical friend, the Yak, set out on another mission for justice, this time trying to find a way for Mr Volio the baker to stay when the new owner of his shop won t renew his lease. *Ohh, a Chocolate Dipper! Toffee, caramel, strawberry, cinnamon, chocolate . Hazel took a bit of the pastry, closed her eyes, and let the flavours fill her senses. Suddenly she opened her eyes again. If Mr Volio was forced to leave, there would be no more Chocolate Dippers. No more Strawberry Combers, no more Caramel Crunches. No more anything. And if Mr Volio left, well, there would be no more Mr Volio, and that would be the worst thing of all!* When Hazel Green s favourite baker, Mr Volio, is told that he has to leave his shop, it looks as if nothing can save him . until Hazel gets on the case! Even if it means matching wits with Mr Flite, the sinister lawyer, Hazel won t back down. But the law is the law. With the Yak, Marcus Bunn and the other Moodey kids, Hazel will have to be extra smart to save Mr Volio and the delicious pastries that he bakes.