Kids Book Index
Aharon Appelfeld
In the final months of World War II, Adam and Thomas are taken from the ghetto to a forest on the Eastern Front by their mothers, who tell them to wait. The two Jewish boys are alone and form a strong friendship as they learn from each other. Mina, a girl sheltered with a peasant family, secretly brings them food. The boys also help others escape through the woods.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Growing Up PedroMatt TavaresPedro Martínez’s baseball career begins in the Dominican Republic, where he watches his older brother Ramón play and practices throwing rocks at mangos. Following Ramón’s path, Pedro attends the Los Angeles Dodgers’ baseball academy before leaving home to play in the United States. He works on English while advancing through the minor leagues, then pitches for the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. Throughout their careers, the brothers support each other and remain committed to their home country.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The NestKenneth OppelFor Steve, summer is filled with worries rather than ease. His newborn brother is seriously ill, his parents are struggling, and a wasps’ nest hangs from the eaves. Steve encounters figures he initially thinks are angels, and he is told that agreeing to one request could fix everything. The story follows the fears surrounding his family’s crisis and the choice placed before him.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Alistair Grim’s OdditoriumGregory FunaroIn nineteenth-century London, Grubb is a twelve-year-old chimney sweep who has known mistreatment from his master. After hiding in the coach of a mysterious inn guest, he emerges from Alistair Grim’s trunk and enters the Odditorium. The magical building contains enchanted objects, an eccentric crew, and a blue glowing energy that Grubb is only beginning to understand. Taken in as an apprentice, he soon faces conflict with the evil Prince Nightshade. The novel combines a historical London setting with magic, mystery, and adventure.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details