Kids Book Index
Tara Lazar
When numeral 6 fears that 7 is coming after him, he turns to Private I, an investigator, for protection. Rumors say that 7 ate 9, making 6 worry that he could be next. Private I investigates the case, but the facts do not seem to fit together. Told through a comic noir-style setup, the story turns a number joke into a mystery involving numerals, clues, and an investigator.
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Mr. Crum’s Potato PredicamentAnne RenaudIn upstate New York during the 1850s, chef George Crum faces a demanding restaurant customer. Filbert P. Horsefeathers orders potatoes, but rejects the servings that George prepares, complaining that they are too thick. After the fussy patron returns the order twice, George decides to have some fun. The story is based on the account of how the potato chip was first invented.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CinnamonNeil GaimanPrincess Cinnamon's parents offer a reward for help in getting their daughter to speak. A tiger arrives at the palace with knowledge of the world and seeks to help her regain speech. The tale takes place in an imagined Indian kingdom and describes Cinnamon as blind. Detailed digital illustrations accompany the princess, her parents, and the fierce but wise tiger.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 860LATOS Book Level 5.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Boy, a Mouse, and a Spider: The Story of E. B. WhiteBarbara HerkertThis picture-book biography follows Elwyn White from a childhood marked by illness and an imagined friendship with a bold house mouse. Nervous about starting kindergarten, he misses the farm and its animal companions. His interest in the world beyond home leads him to record his thoughts in a journal. The book traces the early experiences of the writer later known for Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 770LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details