Kids Book Index
Cynthia DeFelice
Eleven-year-olds Wyatt and Augie spend their summer in a fort they made in the woods. They fish, hunt, cook over a campfire, and sleep outside. When two older boys interfere with the fort and target another boy who cannot defend himself, Wyatt and Augie create Operation Doom. Their response brings unforeseen consequences and changes their summer of friendship and outdoor adventures.
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The Call of the OspreyDorothy Hinshaw Patent, William MuñozThe Call of the Osprey follows three University of Montana scientists as they study ospreys in Montana mining areas. Their work monitors how mercury contaminants affect the fish-catching birds. Along the way, the book examines the birds’ very large nests and family relationships, and documents researchers’ interdisciplinary work through photographs. It also considers pollution’s harm to people as well as ospreys.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Detective’s AssistantKate HanniganEleven-year-old orphan Nell Warne arrives in Chicago and discovers that her long-lost aunt, Kate Warne, works as a detective. Based on the life of Kate Warne, described as America’s first female detective, the book pairs Nell with her aunt as they investigate mysteries. Their work involves danger, daring action, and a mission connected with saving Abraham Lincoln’s life.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Full Cicada MoonMarilyn HiltonIn 1969, Mimi relocates with her Japanese mother and Black father to Vermont. As the first Moon landing approaches, she pursues her interest in the space program. Told in free verse, the novel places Mimi's struggle to fit in alongside her decision to stand up for what she believes. Prejudice shapes the new town where she is making a life.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details