Kids Book Index
Colleen Nelson
Harvey, a West Highland Terrier, wanders away from home after following a scent too far. Austin volunteers at a retirement home and rescues the runaway dog. There, a reclusive resident forms a bond with Harvey, while Austin faces the question of finding the dog's owner. Harvey may ultimately be the one who offers help. Soft black-and-white illustrations appear in the book.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten BlocksJason ReynoldsTen connected yet self-contained stories follow middle school children as they walk home after a school day. The stories combine humorous and touching moments from the children’s lives across ten blocks. In one scene, a school bus falls from the sky without anyone seeing it happen because people are absorbed in other concerns. Together, the linked stories focus on the ordinary conversations, distractions, and experiences that accompany the walk home.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Library of EverZeno AlexanderWhile her parents travel, Lenora grows restless at home and slips away from her nanny. A hidden entrance leads her into an immense, maze-like library whose collection holds the universe’s knowledge, including every written book and known fact. There, Lenora receives the post of Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian. Adventures begin as she enters this reality-shifting place and becomes involved in safeguarding its knowledge from a dark threat.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 820LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Health You Are Enough: Your Guide to Body Image and Eating Disorder RecoveryJen Petro-RoyThis self-help guide addresses body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders. It offers information and recovery tools, responds to questions about these concerns, and suggests ways to deal with media messages that contribute to body-image problems. The book also explores techniques and resources through the author’s own journey of overcoming an eating disorder. Its subject is recovery as well as the personal and cultural pressures connected with body image.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details