Kids Book Index
Fleur Bradley
Tori, Marvin, and Noah each dread their seventh-grade field trip to Raven Island prison for different reasons. Tori is barred from soccer because of poor grades, Marvin is missing a film festival’s opening day, and Noah is uneasy about talking with classmates at his new school. On the island, the three uncover a murder and secrets connected to its haunted setting.
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How to Stay InvisibleMaggie C. RuddTwelve-year-old Raymond Hurley has grown accustomed to being alone because his parents repeatedly move the family from place to place. After they leave him behind in a trailer in a new state, Raymond and his dog must manage on their own in the woods. Their survival depends on facing the natural world while Raymond also confronts difficult questions about trust and having no lasting home.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 730LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ketanji: Justice Jackson’s Journey to the U.S. Supreme CourtKekla MagoonThis picture-book biography tells the story of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to the U.S. Supreme Court. It follows a justice whose determination and accomplishments helped her overcome barriers, culminating in her becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Court. Realistic artwork accompanies this account of a public figure whose work is rooted in the nation’s highest court.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat BetterGlenda Armand, Kim FreemanThis illustrated picture-book biography introduces Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur identified as the father of ice cream. It recounts his role in improving a familiar frozen dessert and presents his life as the story of a food innovator. Jackson’s work connects the history of ice cream with the accomplishments of an African American businessperson.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details