Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Manuela Santoni, translated from the Italian by Matteo Benassi
In a time of formal dances, courtyard courtships, and strict ideas about a woman's role in the world, Jane Austen looked at the England around her and created unforgettable art.
Champion: The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut TreeSally M. WalkerAmerican chestnut trees were once found far and wide in North America's eastern forests. They towered up to one hundred feet tall, providing food and shelter for people and animals alike.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Journey of Little CharlieChristopher Paul CurtisA boy must choose between conscience and survival when faced with a dangerous debt collector's demands.Twelve to FourteenLexile 960LATOS 5.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jazz Owls: A Novel of the Zoot Suit RiotsMargarita EngleThousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details