Kids Book Index
Shelley Tougas
Christa spends every summer at her family’s cabin on Whitefish Lake in Wisconsin. After her father loses his job, the future of the cabin is at stake. Christa and her new friend Alex investigate missing loot associated with Al Capone, hoping it may offer a way to save the place where Christa’s family spends its summers. Their search turns the summer at the lake into a detective story.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His PeopleS.D. Nelson, illustrated by S.D. NelsonTold in a fictionalized first-person voice, this account depicts the life of Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull. It contrasts his early life and Lakota traditions with the disruption caused by United States troops. Sitting Bull becomes a warrior and leader who works to protect his people and resists government efforts to move the Lakota and Sioux onto reservations. The narrative also addresses broken promises, treaty rights, and the consequences of government pressure on his people.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My BikeByron Barton, illustrated by Byron BartonTom introduces his bright green bicycle, with its parts identified. He cycles to his job, passing traffic, people, and a surprising procession of circus animals and performers. The trip eventually explains the unexpected sights: Tom works as a clown at a circus, where his bicycle riding leads to a unicycle. Bright images depict the vehicles, animals, and people he encounters on the way.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Finding SpringCarin Berger, illustrated by Carin BergerMaurice is a young bear who wants to see spring for the first time. His mother tells him that he must first hibernate through winter, but Maurice leaves their warm den to seek spring himself. He asks his friends for help during his search and believes he has found what he seeks. The book considers what spring means to a bear whose family sleeps through the winter and uses earthy paper-cut collages.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details