Kids Book Index
Ashley Hards
Hannah Edwards investigates her father’s disappearance in Riverway. She works with friends, speaks with a ghost, and devises a plan involving a frog apocalypse as she follows the mystery. At the same time, Hannah is navigating undiagnosed ADHD. The story combines a missing-person investigation with paranormal events and Hannah’s efforts to make sense of what is happening around her.
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The Wildcat Behind GlassAlki Zei, Karen EmmerichDuring a summer on a Greek island, Melia becomes absorbed by a stuffed wildcat that her cousin claims can come alive. A signed note sends her into an adventure as a childhood mystery develops around her. Family loyalties are tested while the adults react with fear and division to the rise of fascism in the 1930s. The story brings private mystery and political turmoil together.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jasmine Is HauntedMark OshiroMark Oshiro’s novel brings together ghosts, grief, and the friends who help make difficult experiences feel more manageable. The book is described as heartfelt, funny, fast-paced, and spooky, combining emotional weight with humor and supernatural elements. Its central ideas include the lasting impact of loss and the importance of friendship during hard moments. Tor Publishing Group published this edition on October 1, 2024.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
HumWilliam David ThomasMay lives in a hot city affected by climate change, where super-intelligent robots called hums are present. Artificial intelligence costs her job. Looking for relief from recent troubles, she also faces her family’s dependence on devices. The city’s heat and grit frame May’s search for respite amid change at home and work. Hums share the city with its human residents.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details