Kids Book Index
Leisl Adams, illustrated by Leisl Adams
Batter 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Girl OverboardSandra BlockDuring a cruise to Bermuda, Izzy meets Jade, a daring new friend who transforms an ordinary family vacation into something far more exciting. When Jade disappears, investigators say she fell overboard, but Izzy is not convinced. Jade had secrets, and Izzy suspects those secrets may be connected to her death. As Izzy investigates, she uncovers clues while recognizing that someone is determined to keep the truth hidden. The mystery unfolds aboard a cruise ship as Izzy tries to understand what happened to her friend and why.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Dragon's PromiseElizabeth LimPrincess Shiori must fulfill a promise made at a deathbed by returning a dragon’s pearl to its proper owner. Her search takes her into the dragon kingdom as conflict grows between humans and dragons. Thieves want the pearl, while others threaten Shiori because of her magic. The unpredictable object can protect her or put her family and her relationship with Takkan at risk, forcing Shiori to defend what matters to her.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck ThingsMaya PrasadDrizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things is a multi-viewpoint romantic comedy about four sisters and four love stories. Its narrative is organized around four seasons and follows the sisters on an island near the Pacific Northwest coast. The book connects their separate perspectives with romance, sibling relationships, seasonal structure, and an island setting over the course of the four seasons.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details