Kids Book Index
Daniel José Older
Ballad & Dagger is an urban fantasy by Daniel José Older in which two teenagers come to know one another while fighting for their diaspora community. Nearly sixteen years earlier, Mateo Matisse’s island homeland disappeared beneath the sea. The book is presented by Rick Riordan and includes magic connected to deep traditions. Mateo’s lost homeland forms part of the novel’s premise.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Killing TimeBrenna EhrlichAfter the murder of her favorite teacher, Natalie Temple refuses to let rumors shape the story. The true-crime-obsessed girl investigates despite her mother’s disapproval, joining forces with a new boy in town. As Natalie learns more, the mystery leads her toward secrets that were not meant to surface. Killing Time follows her effort to find answers after a devastating loss.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The 99 Boyfriends of Micah SummersAdam SassMicah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend before.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Batter RoyaleLeisl Adams, illustrated by Leisl AdamsBatter Royale is a 240-page graphic novel by Leisl Adams. A talented young chef earns a place on a baking reality program, where the competition brings rivalry as well as romance. Baking is central to the contest, while the chef must navigate the tensions that arise among its participants. The book pairs a cooking competition with a romantic thread.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details