Kids Book Index
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
William “Bill” Lewis is born into slavery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and learns blacksmithing as a child. By renting out his labor, he saves earnings to purchase his own freedom, opens a shop, and continues working for 26 years to buy freedom for members of his enslaved family. The account follows his skill and persistence through the long effort to reunite his family.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
The Book of BoyCatherine Gilbert MurdockSet in 1350, this historical novel follows Boy, an orphaned goatherd with a large hump on his back. He becomes the servant and traveling companion of Secundus, a mysterious pilgrim bound for Rome. Their dangerous journey takes them across Europe to collect seven relics connected with Saint Peter. Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s novel centers on Boy’s pilgrimage alongside this shadowy companion.All readersLexile Text Measure 600LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saving WinslowSharon CreechTen-year-old Louie takes responsibility for Winslow, a fragile newborn mini-donkey rejected by its mother. Louie’s father brings the sick animal home, and Louie is determined to keep him alive despite his earlier poor luck caring for small creatures. Caring for Winslow helps Louie feel connected to his brother Gus, who is away in the army, while Louie’s new friend Nora also worries about the donkey’s survival.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Harbor MeJacqueline WoodsonSix classmates begin spending the final hour of each school week alone together to talk. At first they do not expect to have much in common, but over the school year they share difficult parts of their lives, including immigration, racism, bullying, housing insecurity, and a parent in prison. Haley, whose father is preparing to leave prison, struggles with her own complicated family story.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details