Kids Book Index
Reem Faruqi
Lailah has eagerly anticipated fasting for Ramadan for the first time. When Ramadan arrives, however, she is attending a new school in a new country and becomes shy about fasting there. The story centers on this first observance of Ramadan alongside Lailah’s experience of entering an unfamiliar school and place.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
EchoPam Muñoz RyanAfter Otto becomes lost in a forbidden forest, three mysterious sisters involve him in a harmonica quest shaped by a prophecy and a promise. As decades pass, the harmonica reaches Ivy in California, Friedrich in Germany, and Mike in Pennsylvania, linking their lives. They face serious challenges that include maintaining a family, safeguarding a brother, and saving a father in different circumstances.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry FarmerKelly JonesSophie Brown is adjusting to country life on her family’s inherited farm when she begins caring for chickens that belonged to Great Uncle Jim. The six birds have unusual powers: Henrietta can levitate objects, while Chameleon becomes invisible. A would-be thief targets them, and Sophie must protect the special chickens. The story is told almost entirely through letters, including exchanges with farm-supply owner Agnes.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 880LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lost in NYC: A Subway AdventureNadja SpiegelmanPablo and Alicia become separated from their class while traveling through the New York City subway system on the way to the Empire State Building. Their adventure follows their effort to find the way back through the city’s trains and stations. Maps, archival photographs, and historical notes accompany the story, adding information about the subway system to the children’s journey.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details