Kids Book Index
Nina Hamza
Ahmed Aziz’s year becomes difficult after his father falls ill and the family leaves Hawaii for Minnesota for treatment. The move would already be hard for Ahmed, but his father is critically ill. A neighbor who bullies him is assigned to his group project, adding to his strain at school. Ahmed must manage family illness, relocation, and conflict with a classmate.
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Living Ghosts and Mischievous MonstersDan SaSuWeh JonesThis collection presents chilling short stories from a range of American Indian nations. Its tales include ghosts and monsters, drawing on both ancestral stories and modern accounts. Weshoyot Alvitre illustrates the volume. The book’s full title identifies these works as American Indian stories, with dark figures and supernatural encounters at their center. It is a collection rather than one continuous narrative.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pahua and the Soul StealerLori M. LeePahua Moua must enter spirit worlds to recover her brother’s soul. She has three days to complete the rescue from the spirit world. The fantasy adventure draws on Hmong culture, folklore, and cosmology as Pahua undertakes the journey. Pahua is described as having a reputation for being unusual, while her quest centers on her brother and their family connection. The book combines a time-limited rescue with Hmong-inspired spiritual settings.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 829LATOS Book Level 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fast PitchNic StoneTwelve-year-old Shenice captains an all-Black softball team. She wants to clear the name of her great-grandfather and have his place in baseball history restored. Her search for answers about the past is tied to protecting her team and proving herself. The book also contains spot illustrations in black and white.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details