Kids Book Index
David Walliams
Children in Alfie’s town begin finding horrible replacements for Tooth Fairy money beneath their pillows: slugs, spiders, and other unsettling objects. Teeth are also disappearing from under children’s pillows. Alfie investigates what is happening and tries to identify the sinister dentist connected to the mystery. The story centers on his effort to get to the truth behind this alarming change in town.
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A Tiny Piece of SkyShawn K. StoutDuring the summer of 1939 in Hangerstown, Maryland, Frankie Baum lives with her two sisters as war approaches in Europe. Her father buys a restaurant, leaving Frankie to help in its kitchen with tasks such as peeling potatoes and washing dishes. At the same time, her German-born father faces suspicion that he is a Nazi spy. Frankie confronts anti-German feeling, racial prejudice, and family tragedy in her town.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Charmed Children of Rookskill CastleJanet FoxDuring the Blitz, three siblings leave London for safety in Scotland. Oldest sister Kat Bateson leads them to Rookskill Castle, a large estate used as a school. The castle’s headmistress has secrets, and children there begin to disappear. As Kat tries to settle in, she senses that something at the castle is watching the children. The siblings face danger at the Scottish castle.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Diwali: Festival of LightsRina SinghDiwali is a festival of light observed around the world by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. This book explores the distinct Hindu, Sikh, and Jain origins of the holiday and the stories associated with it. Those traditions describe good overcoming evil and justice prevailing over oppression. Personal stories, festive recipes, and full-color photographs accompany material on Diwali’s food, rituals, and traditions.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details