Kids Book Index
Taryn Souders
Grady and his father learn that Eudora “Kooky” Klinch has left them something in her will. The surprise is an old fragment of a three-hundred-year-old tapestry, which initially disappoints them. A note accompanying the cloth says it is not an ordinary piece of needlework, launching a mystery around the unusual inheritance and the riddle it may contain.
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Forgive Me NotJennifer BakerEmma returns to Foxglove Farm after a battle with addiction. When she left, she had hurt and disappointed the people who cared for her. Now she hopes to make amends for her past, but nobody wants her home. Her mother no longer remembers her, leaving Emma to face the damage she caused and consider what reconciliation may demand from her.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Stay InvisibleMaggie C. RuddTwelve-year-old Raymond Hurley has grown accustomed to being alone because his parents repeatedly move the family from place to place. After they leave him behind in a trailer in a new state, Raymond and his dog must manage on their own in the woods. Their survival depends on facing the natural world while Raymond also confronts difficult questions about trust and having no lasting home.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 730LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
On Air with Zoe WashingtonJanae MarksTwo years after Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’s name, her birth father is released from prison with support from the community. Marcus hopes to open a restaurant, and Zoe wants to help, imagining herself as its pastry chef. Starting the business is more difficult than expected, while Marcus also faces challenges as he returns to life outside prison. Zoe’s podcast may help renew interest in their story.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details