Kids Book Index
Kate DiCamillo
Louisiana Elefante is awakened at night when her granny insists that they must leave home at once, intending not to return. Separated from Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana travels with Granny and becomes involved with people in a small Georgia town, including a motel owner, a minister, and a boy with a crow. As farewells mount, she tries to find her way home.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
Be PreparedVera BrosgolVera, a Russian immigrant living in the suburbs with her single mother, often feels excluded by cultural and economic differences from her classmates. She hopes a Russian summer camp will offer a place to belong, and attends with her younger brother after receiving help with tuition from their church. Camp is far harder than she imagined: the facilities, activities, and tentmates leave her unhappy. Her friendship with Kira begins to change the experience.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure GN360LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Hyena ScientistSy MontgomeryThis nonfiction account follows Kay Holekamp’s three decades of research on spotted hyenas in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Her field observations challenge the species’ reputation as merely sly scavengers and examine hunting, vocalizations, and clan social structure. The book also introduces members of the research team, including students and assistants, and includes photographs of hyenas, their habitat, and scientists at work.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1000LATOS Book Level 6.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
LuJason ReynoldsLu is an albino track athlete with confidence, talent, and a distinctive personal style. He believes he can guide Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and their teammates to a championship win. But the race toward that goal proves more complicated than Lu expects. The story centers on his place within a competitive track team, balancing individual drive with the responsibility he feels toward the other runners.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details