Kids Book Index
Sophia McDougall
A conflict between Earth and alien forces results in children being sent away to Mars. Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish are among those left there when the adults vanish. Together, they uncover something that could alter their circumstances. This science-fiction adventure centers on young people navigating an evacuation, an absent adult world, and an important discovery on Mars.
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead CalaverasDuncan TonatiuhThis book explores the life and work of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada, known as Don Lupe. In the late nineteenth century, Posada made calavera etchings—skeleton images—for short comic poems. The narrative combines biographical details with the history of these images, including his artistic influences and printing methods. It also examines calaveras’ cultural ties to Día de los Muertos and shows reproductions alongside new artwork.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fish in a TreeLynda Mullaly HuntAlly Nickerson is a sixth-grade student who has hidden her reading difficulties from teachers and classmates for years. A substitute teacher, Mr. Daniels, recognizes her intelligence and helps her begin to accept herself and develop literacy. With support from him and her friends, Ally learns that she is smart after being identified as dyslexic. The novel addresses belonging and the limits of conventional schooling.Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Murder Is Bad MannersRobin StevensAt their boarding school, best friends Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells run a secret detective agency. Their first major investigation begins when their teacher, Miss Bell, is found dead. The two friends must pursue the mystery after a body disappears, trying to solve the case before the killer acts again.Middle ReadersLexile Text Measure 910LATOS Book Level 5.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details