Kids Book Index
Peter Bunzl
After Lily's father is presumed dead in an airship crash, Madame Verdigris takes charge of Lily's life and her father's home. Robert, the son of a village clockmaker, helps an injured mechanical fox named Malkin. The fox carries a message for Lily from her father. Lily and Robert learn that Madame Verdigris is seeking a rumored perpetual-motion machine, then join reporter Anna Quinn as they escape men sent after Malkin.
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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
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the SkyKwame MbaliaWhile visiting his grandparents in Alabama, Tristan falls into Alke, a dimension where figures from African and African American folklore are alive. Grieving his friend Eddie, he encounters Brer Rabbit, John Henry, Anansi, and others. The hole Tristan made is feeding an evil threat, so he joins companions on a mission to find Anansi and bring Alke’s wary communities together.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure HL680LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Indian No MoreCharlene Willing McManis, Traci SorellWhen the federal government removes Grand Ronde’s recognized status, ten-year-old Regina Petit and her Umpqua family leave Oregon for Los Angeles. Regina, who is Umpqua and white Portuguese, makes new friends but encounters misconceptions shaped by Hollywood portrayals of Native people. Her father faces discrimination, while stories and family history shared by her grandmother bring Regina comfort. As she adjusts to a new home, Regina comes to understand that her Native identity is rooted in family and community rather than outsiders’ definitions.Fiction for ChildrenLexile Text Measure 720LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details