Kids Book Index
Sayantani DasGupta
Twelve-year-old Kiranmala lives in New Jersey but was born an Indian princess in the alternate dimension called the Kingdom Beyond. Having gone weeks without news of her friends there, she returns to that other world to save one of them. The story draws on Bengali folk tales, alongside references to alchemy and astronomy, and includes grey-toned spot illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Fake News: Separating Truth from FictionMichael MillerThis nonfiction guide traces the term “fake news” to late nineteenth-century yellow journalism and examines the many forms the label can cover. It distinguishes journalism and fact-checking practices from hoaxes and propaganda. The book considers outright lies, conspiracy theories, opinion writing, satire, and marketing tactics, including their spread through social-media platforms. It also discusses constitutional protections, case studies, the motives and psychology behind deceptive material, and ways to assess information before spreading it.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1190LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Stage DreamsMelanie Gillman, illustrated by Melanie GillmanDuring the Civil War in New Mexico, Grace flees Georgia and conscription into the Confederate Army. Her journey west changes when Flor, a Latina outlaw known as the Ghost Hawk, takes her from a coach. Flor initially intends to hold Grace for ransom, but the two join forces against a Confederate plan. Grace helps Flor prepare to enter a Confederate gala and take important documents. The story is presented in color graphic panels with historical annotations.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure GN690LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ghost: Thirteen Haunting Tales to TellIllustrátus, illustrated by IllustrátusAt summer camp, two boys slip away at night to visit the groundskeeper’s cabin. They go there to hear frightening tales from the groundskeeper, setting the collection within a secret nighttime excursion. The book contains thirteen haunting stories and uses spooky digital illustrations. Its camp setting, isolated cabin, and late-night storytelling create the frame for the boys’ encounter with the tales.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details