Kids Book Index
Cover of Aces Wild: A Heist

Aces Wild: A Heist

Amanda DeWitt

Aces Wild: A Heist follows Jack Shannon, whose father is a Las Vegas casino mogul. At his private school, Jack operates an underground blackjack game in the basement. After his mother is arrested over the family’s organized-crime connections, his sister Beth sees a chance for them to go straight, while Jack believes something is still wrong. An online friendship group of asexual people also plans to enter a gambling club.

This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.

Check price on AmazonBack to all books

Book details

Themes
Diversity And Inclusion · Economics And Money · Family · Friendship · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Peachtree Teen
Published
September 5, 2023
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9781682636237
Language
English
Children's Book CouncilCBC Favorites Awards
  • 2023Kids Favorites — 9th–12th Grade · Teacher Favorites — 9th–12th Grade · Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th Grade
See the original list
All books
Cover of African TownAfrican TownIrene Latham, Charles Waters, introduction by Jocelyn M. DavisAfrican Town is a historical fiction novel by Irene Latham and Charles Waters about the Clotilda, identified as the final known ship to transport enslaved people to the United States. Survivors who were illegally brought to America establish a community despite adversity. The account uses free verse and fourteen distinct voices, and includes a map, spot illustrations in black and white, and substantial back matter.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of The Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless OnesThe Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless OnesNamina FornaIn Otera, a dark force is growing. Deka and her army must try to stop this merciless power. At the same time, hidden secrets endanger everything Deka has previously known. The stated conflict combines the threat posed by the rising force with revelations that could undo Deka’s understanding of her world, leaving Deka and her army to confront both a powerful danger and damaging secrets.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of Akata WomanAkata WomanNnedi OkoraforA sequel to Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, Akata Woman continues Sunny’s story in a world shaped by juju, spirits, and Leopard People. After navigating divisions between America and Nigeria and between ordinary and spiritual life, Sunny faces a dangerous quest. With her friends, she searches an otherworldly realm for a precious object; failing to act could destroy the world. Her abilities and hard-won lessons are tested along the way.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile Text Measure HL650LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details