Kids Book Index
Marika McCoola
Masha, a lonely teenager, enters a haunted wood to seek work with Baba Yaga, the witch of Russian folklore. Her grandmother has taught her that stories are useful, magic can be unreliable, and even difficult messes can be cleaned. To become the witch’s assistant, Masha must complete a series of tests using those skills. Along the way, she also tries to get her stepsister home safely.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
The War That Saved My LifeKimberly Brubaker BradleyThis historical novel follows ten-year-old Ada as she leaves London during wartime with her younger brother. In the English countryside, the siblings start an unfamiliar life in Susan Smith’s care. Ada’s departure is also tied to her desire to get away from her mother’s cruelty. The story centers on the children’s move from wartime London, their new household, and Ada’s search for freedom amid upheaval.All readersLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New OrleansDon BrownThis graphic account traces Hurricane Katrina from its development over the Atlantic through its impact on New Orleans. As the storm gains strength, it damages levees, neighborhoods, and people's lives. The narrative describes why many residents did not leave the city, including people unable to do so, and recounts failures involving transportation, emergency response, and police. Amid the devastation, it also records people who risked their lives to help others.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BeastkeeperCat HellisenAfter Sarah’s mother leaves, Sarah and her depressed father go to stay with grandparents she has never met in an old castle. There, Sarah discovers a family history of curses, revenge, and transformations. Her grandfather is held as a beast, while other relatives have been changed into animals or become bound by spells. Sarah learns that the curse reaches her as well: when she first falls in love, she will become a beast unless she can find a lasting way to end it.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details