Kids Book Index
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Twelve-year-old Sam, the son of a Mississippi police officer, uses the fishing boat his father gave him to explore the forbidden, swampy bayou near his home. Deep in the woods, he finds Davey, a boy living alone while repairing an abandoned cabin. Sam doubts Davey’s explanation for being on his own and becomes involved in trying to help him. He must decide how far he is willing to go as secrets and danger emerge.
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Subject to ChangeKaren NesbittFifteen-year-old Declan lives in rural Quebec, where his parents’ divorce and his older brother’s delinquency weigh heavily on him. Trouble at school leaves him working with a tutor he calls Miss Perfect. Declan also tries to understand his father’s sexuality and the unfamiliar feelings he develops for his tutor. These pressures shape his efforts to make sense of his changing family and relationships.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)Katherine WoodfineIn 1909, detectives Sophie and Lil investigate the theft of a valuable painting. Their case brings them up against forgery, deception, and the task of identifying the thief. With help from their friends, the two girls devise a plan to expose the culprit and establish themselves as detectives. The mystery unfolds in Edwardian England and includes art, friendship, and collaboration.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Higher, Steeper, Faster: The Daredevils Who Conquered the SkiesLawrence GoldstoneThis book profiles the men and women who pushed early flight forward through dangerous aerial feats. These aviation pioneers flew experimental machines, performed stunts for crowds, and expanded what aircraft could do. Among them is Lincoln Beachey, who set records by looping, flying inverted and in corkscrews, and recovering from a tailspin that was usually fatal. The account links their risky performances with technological advances in powered flight, using black-and-white illustrations, photographs, and back matter.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details