Kids Book Index
Jacqueline West
Eleven-year-old Fiona reads a book that seemingly does not exist. Her family then moves to a new town for her older sister’s figure-skating club, separating Fiona from her close group of friends. Feeling alone and out of place, Fiona visits the town library, a sprawling mansion given by an heiress who died long ago. A mysterious book begins to blur reality as Fiona encounters secrets and restless spirits.
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Billy Miller Makes a WishKevin HenkesOn his eighth birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting, then hears sirens outside and learns that his elderly neighbor, Mr. Tooley, has died. During the following week, Billy, his mother, and his younger sister Sal begin clearing the basement while his artist father is away. A bat, old love letters, sympathy cards, marker tattoos, and Sal’s post-office game shape a week of unsettling and comic family events.Fiction for ChildrenWord Count 17557On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Lion of MarsJennifer L. HolmBell lives in an American settlement on Mars with four teenagers, six adults, and a cat. His everyday concerns include cake and a roommate whose snoring bothers him. When a mysterious illness sickens all the adults, the children must join together in unexpected ways. As the disease threatens their colony, the young residents uncover secrets and work to save their home on Mars.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 30LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Hungry PlaceJessie HaasPrincess has known a sheltered life, with treats and an elderly owner who keeps her apart from other ponies to preserve her show-ring condition. After her owner suffers a stroke, Princess is placed with a dishonest trainer and his wife. When they abandon the farm, she and several hardier ponies are left without food. Elsewhere, Rae is determined to make her wish for a pony come true. The story brings Rae and the neglected pony together as they find healing.All readersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details