Kids Book Index
Míriam Bonastre Tur
Twin siblings Dani and Dorian miss the bus to magic school and must find someone to teach them before their parents learn what happened. Their search draws them into tensions within a magical realm. A prophecy is part of the story, and the twins’ absence from school sets the action in motion. This graphic novel follows their efforts to locate a mentor while navigating a world shaped by magic.
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The First Cat in Space Ate PizzaMac BarnettA cat, a toenail-trimming robot, and a princess from the moon join forces when rats begin consuming the moon. Their task is to stop the threat before it is too late, while the cat still hopes to get a slice of pizza. Shawn Harris illustrates this offbeat space adventure, which combines a lunar rescue mission with an unusual group of companions.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Violet and Jobie in the WildLynne Rae PerkinsViolet and Jobie are mouse siblings whose sheltered life inside a house ends when people capture them and leave them in a nearby state park. Suddenly they must contend with predators and learn how to live outdoors. An older mouse, Zolian, guides them as they adapt. Jobie builds ties with other mice and finds a mate, while Violet forms a close bond with the curious, adventure-minded Zolian. When he vanishes, Violet follows his possible trail toward the migrating sandhill cranes, and the siblings ultimately move in different directions.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
MARYA KHAN AND THE INCREDIBLE HENNA PARTYSaadia Faruqi, illustrated by Ani BushryAfter classmate Alexa describes her elaborate birthday celebration, Marya decides to make an impression with a large henna party of her own. Her plan could go badly wrong, and before it can happen she must persuade her family to support the idea. The story follows Marya’s birthday-party ambitions and the effort to bring her celebration together.Grades 3–5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details