Kids Book Index
Hilary Reyl
Martin, an American teenager diagnosed with autism, spends a summer in France with his mother and sister. While his mother works on a film shoot, he mixes with neurotypical students and tells his own story. He develops feelings for a French girl, whom he connects to a character from his favorite book. The novel follows his experiences with family, travel, attraction, and autism.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in MedicineSara LattaThis book explores biomedical engineering and developments that may shape medical technology in the near future. It looks at efforts to repair, supplement, or replace body parts, including work on laboratory-grown organs and tissue, regeneration of damaged bone and muscle, and ways to redirect visual signals to the brain. It also covers neuroengineering, microbial science, genetic engineering, and synthetic biology. Brief profiles and true stories introduce researchers working in these fields, with photographs, color diagrams, and extensive back matter.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1170LOn one of the same reading listsView book details
Insignificant Events in the Life of a CactusDusti BowlingThirteen-year-old Aven, who was born without arms, moves to a new state and must adjust to a new school. She lives at a struggling western theme park, where new friends and a mystery become part of her life. Although she can do many things independently, she faces challenges created by other people’s reactions to her body, including being treated as though she is strange. The story follows her efforts to cope with these changes.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust series)Philip PullmanIn this prequel to The Golden Compass, teenagers Malcolm and Alice take baby Lyra away from a flood and threatening evil forces. Enforcement agents from the Magisterium arrive at Malcolm’s family inn while Lord Asriel conceals an important secret. Coram, a gyptian, warns that flooding is on its way. Foreboding illustrations accompany the story.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details