Kids Book Index
Marr, Shirley
Her parents inherited the home from First Uncle who died tragically and unexpectedly while picking oranges in the backyard. Her mama likes to remind Meixing the family never could have afforded to move here otherwise, so she should be thankful for this opportunity.
Hollow ChestBrita SandstromDebut author Brita Sandstrom arrives with an unforgettable modern folktale of the darkness around and inside us, and the courage it takes to keep hope alive.“Hollow Chest is remarkable on so many levels—its exquisite writing, its startling originality, its deep empathy.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Billy Miller Makes a WishKevin HenkesA young boy navigates the challenges of growing up and understanding the world around him.Fiction for ChildrenWord count 17557On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Temple Alley SummerSachiko KashiwabaA boy encounters a mysterious girl linked to a temple's secret of life and death.Twelve to FourteenLexile 620LATOS 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details