Kids Book Index
Tehlor Kay Mejia
Sadie Rivera is haunted by a ghost that makes friendship difficult. Anna dies in an accident the ghost brings about, and Sadie expects to stay by herself at a new school. Then Mal arrives, and the haunting unexpectedly ends. The story centers on Sadie's isolation, the deadly accident, and the new connection that interrupts the ghost's hold.
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NestPrecious McKenzie, illustrated by Jennifer ArdNest uses a nest and its birds to explore home, family, and care. Birds look after the young they love, while difficult or stormy weather tests the security of their home. The book connects the birds’ shelter to familiar family feelings of protection and belonging. Expanded back matter introduces the varied nesting patterns of birds.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the LooseLaura Murray, illustrated by Laura MurrayThe Gingerbread Man lives in a gingerbread house built for him at school, where he has a hat and bow tie. After finding two candy buttons gone, he searches the school for them. A new friend helps with the investigation. The graphic novel blends rhyme, action, full-page illustrations, and comic-panel storytelling. The missing buttons set the mystery in motion.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile Text Measure GN500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Kwame VotesDr. Artika Tyner, illustrated by Chasity HamptonKwame has voted in a student-government election at his school and is excited to discuss his choice in detail with the members of his family. He wants to tell them whom he voted for and why he made that choice. His family’s own preparations for Election Day surprise him, because they too are getting ready to take part in that day’s event.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details