Kids Book Index
Kim Ventrella
Gabe falls from a roof while trying to save a chicken and wakes several days afterward. The people around him believe he has died, and they cannot hear him when he speaks. Driven from the place where he lives, Gabe encounters the enigmatic Wynne, who guides him through an existence beyond ordinary life. The story takes place in the rural South.
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Lalani of the Distant SeaErin Entrada KellyOn the island of Sanlagita, drought and sickness have taken hold. Every generation sends sailors to search for Isa, a magical island, but none have returned, including Lalani’s father. Girls and women are confined to labor and service despite their abilities. After an encounter with the monster of Mount Kahna brings further trouble, Lalani sets off by boat to find Isa herself. Her journey includes encounters with different beings and beasts.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My CityJoanne LiuA child's trip to mail a letter becomes an urban journey. On the way to the mailbox, the child encounters hidden wonders throughout the city. With little text, the book tells its adventure through a colorful visual exploration of streets and surroundings, turning an ordinary errand into a wider experience of the city.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Carl and the Meaning of LifeDeborah FreedmanCarl is an earthworm who happily spends his days making tunnels in the soil. A field mouse interrupts his routine with a question: why? Carl then seeks answers among the forest animals, each of whom appears to understand their own role. After changes in the world around him, Carl begins to recognize that every creature, including a small earthworm, has an important place in the ecosystem simply by being itself.All readersLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details