Kids Book Index
Holly M. McGhee
After a devastating accident and the death of her best friend Guy, ten-year-old Sussy is overwhelmed by grief and remorse. She tries to hold on to Guy through the pet gecko he loved, caring for the lizard on behalf of them both. Sussy’s struggle also leads her to steal from a pet store as she attempts to cope with the loss.
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The Many Reflections of Miss Jane DemingJ. Anderson CoatsHigh-spirited Jane joins Mr. Mercer’s plan to take unmarried girls and Civil War widows to Washington Territory. She expects the expedition west to offer a better life, but the reality proves very different from what was promised. A New England family travels by steamship, only to find that it does not deliver on those expectations. Jane, the family’s stepdaughter, persists through the obstacles she encounters in the territory.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Caleb and KitBeth VrabelTwelve-year-old Caleb lives with cystic fibrosis and tries not to let the condition define him. He is smaller and frailer than many children his age and contends with an overprotective mother and a seemingly perfect older brother. Caleb’s life changes when he meets Kit, an independent girl who believes they are meant to be friends. Kit tells magical stories and beliefs, calls birds from the sky, and turns ordinary days into adventures.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Maya Lin: Thinking with Her HandsSusan Goldman RubinThis book examines the work of artist and architect Maya Lin. It describes her winning entry for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial design competition while she was a reserved college student. The account also considers her approach to other projects, including the materials she uses and work that offers new ways of viewing U.S. history and the environment. Archival photographs accompany the text, which includes a bibliography, source notes, and an index.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details