Kids Book Index
Louis Sachar
To avoid a bully, Tamaya and Marshall take a shortcut through woods that are off limits. There they encounter mud with a fuzzy appearance. What they find triggers a disaster with both medical and environmental consequences. The novel follows the two children as their attempt to avoid one problem leads them to a secret with far-reaching effects beyond the woods.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry FarmerKelly JonesSophie Brown is adjusting to country life on her family’s inherited farm when she begins caring for chickens that belonged to Great Uncle Jim. The six birds have unusual powers: Henrietta can levitate objects, while Chameleon becomes invisible. A would-be thief targets them, and Sophie must protect the special chickens. The story is told almost entirely through letters, including exchanges with farm-supply owner Agnes.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 880LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead CalaverasDuncan TonatiuhThis book explores the life and work of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada, known as Don Lupe. In the late nineteenth century, Posada made calavera etchings—skeleton images—for short comic poems. The narrative combines biographical details with the history of these images, including his artistic influences and printing methods. It also examines calaveras’ cultural ties to Día de los Muertos and shows reproductions alongside new artwork.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Genuine SweetFaith HarkeyTwelve-year-old Genuine Sweet lives in tiny Sass, Georgia, and has the unusual power to grant wishes for other people. Her own wishes, however, are beyond her reach. As Genuine uses magic to help people make positive changes in their communities, that work also affects her own life. The story follows a girl whose power serves others while she confronts what she needs for herself.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details