Kids Book Index
Taylor Tracy
Twelve-year-old Murray faces the aftermath of a hurricane that destroys her beachfront home and breaks her magical connection to the ocean. Far from home, she tries to recover that connection while facing an emerging LGBTQ+ identity and conflict with her censorious, homophobic mother. The story is told in free verse.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Sona and the Golden BeastsRajani LaRoccaIn a land where music is forbidden, thirteen-year-old Sona Kalpani begins uncovering truths about herself and her world. She learns that she was born from an illegal marriage between different groups. Accompanied by a friend and an orphaned wolf pup, Sona travels toward a sacred place. Her journey is undertaken to free her land, while secrets about the world around her continue to emerge.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 769LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pearl: A Graphic NovelSherri L. SmithIn 1941, thirteen-year-old Amy, a Japanese American girl from Hawaii, travels to Hiroshima to visit her ill great-grandmother. While she is with family in Japan, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor prevents her from returning home. Separated from the people she knows in Hawaii, Amy faces upheaval and loss during World War II. The graphic novel uses artwork in blue and gray tones.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My So-Called FamilyGia GordonAsh faces a school assignment to make a family tree but feels she has no one to include. As she gets to know classmates whose friendships do not fit conventional expectations, her understanding of family begins to change. Teachers who recognize her situation also offer help. The story follows Ash as friendships and support from adults lead her to reconsider who can belong in her family.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 710LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details