Kids Book Index
Faye-Lynn Wu
When Mulan’s sick father is called to serve in the army, she takes his place. Because girls are barred from joining, she disguises herself as a man and enters military service. Mulan serves with honor and eventually becomes a leader. Dramatic, deeply colored illustrations accompany this retelling of her story of family responsibility, disguise, and service.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Beverly, Right HereKate DiCamilloAfter her dog Buddy dies, fourteen-year-old Beverly Tapinski leaves her neglectful mother and travels to another small Florida town. She finds work bussing tables at a diner and accepts a room from Iola in return for driving her to weekly bingo. Beverly also meets Elmer, an art-loving convenience-store worker. Although she wants to remain apart from others, the people she encounters share loneliness, work struggles, and unexpected connections with her.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 480LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Eight Times UpJohn CorrRiley begins aikido classes after his father hopes the practice will help him manage anxiety. Guided by their sensei, Riley and his classmates learn aikido skills and come to understand that the practice is not about defeating others, avoiding mistakes, or achieving perfection. As they train together, the students form close friendships across their different backgrounds.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nature’s Ninja: Animals with Spectacular SkillsRebecca L. JohnsonNature’s Ninja begins with medieval Japanese ninja, skilled warriors whose name now also appears in comics, films, and television. It asks whether nature has its own ninja and compares ancient Japanese techniques with animals that employ similar ones. Photographs accompany these explanations, and back matter follows the main text. The book connects its historical starting point to the animal world through those shared techniques.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details