Kids Book Index
Bruce Coville
Angus is a brownie who joins eleven-year-old Alex on a journey into the Enchanted Realm. Their purpose is to end a curse affecting Alex’s family. The adventure brings a magical creature and a human child together as they travel through this fantasy setting. Detailed black-and-white illustrations appear alongside their quest to free the family from the curse.
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Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane GoodallAnita Silvey, foreword by Jane GoodallThis book discusses Jane Goodall and her work with chimpanzees, using photographs throughout. Goodall became internationally known for observing and connecting with another species, making scientific breakthroughs while still in her twenties despite limited formal training. Her work with animals shaped the rest of her life. She later worked to protect the environment so chimpanzees and other animals could continue to have a place on the planet.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hiawatha and the PeacemakerRobbie RobertsonAfter his village is destroyed and his wife and children are killed, Hiawatha is driven by revenge against Onondaga Chief Tadoaho. The Peacemaker urges him to choose unity over violence and asks for help carrying a peace message among the Iroquois nations. As they visit the Cayuga, Seneca, Oneida, Mohawk, and Onondaga, Hiawatha moves from vengeance toward forgiveness and helps confront the evil possessing Tadoaho.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure AD740LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dreams of Freedom: In Words and PicturesJanetta Otter-‐Barry, foreword by Michael MorpurgoThis illustrated collection brings together words from Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, and other writers and activists. Their statements address the different freedoms to which every person is entitled. Artwork in strong color, created by multiple artists, accompanies the selections. The book presents freedom through the voices of people associated with activism, alongside a wide range of illustrations.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details