Kids Book Index
Aimee Lucido
Twelve-year-old Emmy arrives at a new city and school feeling out of place. Although her parents are musical, she believes she has no musical talent. Her first coding class gives her another way to make music and connects her with Abigail, a new friend. Bad news about their computer teacher and questions about Abigail’s honesty disrupt Emmy’s new life. The novel is told in verse and includes a glossary.
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The Fresh New Face of GriseldaJennifer TorresSixth grader Geez faces a major change when her Latinx family loses its home amid serious financial difficulties. As the family’s circumstances shift, Geez works to contribute by developing entrepreneurial abilities. The novel follows her struggle to retain hope while relying on family and friendship during a period of housing loss and financial pressure. Her efforts are part of doing her share for the family.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Degas, Painter of BallerinasSusan Goldman RubinThis nonfiction book examines Edgar Degas’s paintings of ballet dancers and the work that lay behind them. At the opera, Degas watched young students working behind the scenes, then returned to their poses repeatedly in his drawings. His pictures trace dancers from demanding practice through appearances onstage. Along with this look at the ballet world through Impressionist art, the book supplies a short account of Degas’s life. Endnotes, a bibliography, locations for viewing his paintings, and an index provide additional context.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 980LATOS Book Level 6.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Even More Lesser Spotted Animals: More Brilliant Beasts You Never Knew You Needed to Know AboutMartin Brown, illustrated by Martin BrownA humorous illustrated survey introduces animals that are less familiar than lions or blue whales. Its examples include the maned wolf, beaked whale, loris, dingiso, dibatag, and tamandua. The book presents these creatures as part of the world’s lesser-known animal life, using jokes and illustrations as it shares their stories. Maps and a glossary provide additional context and definitions. The focus remains on wildlife that is often unseen or overlooked.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details