Kids Book Index
Lincoln Pierce
Max is an apprentice troubadour who would rather become a knight. When the evil King Gastley takes Uncle Budrick hostage, Max must act. The young adventurer joins a group of misfits, and together they set out to rescue Budrick. The story centers on Max’s wish to change course from troubadour training, the threat to his uncle, and the team formed for the rescue.
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How to TwoDavid SomanA counting story begins with one child on a playground and grows as more children join the afternoon’s play. A girl joins the first child on a teeter-totter, then another child arrives for jump rope. The group expands through activities including foursquare, the sandbox, and puddle jumping after rain, until it reaches ten. At dusk, adults lead the children away in a countdown that returns to one and then two at home.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 60LATOS Book Level 1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Meena Meets Her MatchKarla ManternachMeena fills her days with color: bright clothes, rainbow-colored food, and eye-catching finds from neighborhood recycling bins. When her friend Sofía no longer plays with her at recess and an alarming breakfast incident occurs, that colorful outlook fades. Meena responds by planning the class’s most colorful Valentine’s Day box, while facing family matters, friendship changes, and personal secrets.All readersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Maximillian FlyAngie SageMaximillian Fly is a six-foot-two humanoid cockroach with indigo wings, long antennae, and several arms. Although he is gentle and wants a quiet, trouble-free life, his appearance frightens many people. His life changes when two children fleeing a sinister organization come to him for help. The story brings together a creature who is feared for how he looks and children who need his assistance.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details