Kids Book Index
J. A. White
Alex is trapped in the apartment of Natacha, a witch who has lured and held children there for centuries. When she hears him read from his collection of frightening stories, she demands a new scary tale every night. Alex’s supply of stories is shrinking, and he is determined to escape before time runs out. The novel weaves in elements from the stories of the Brothers Grimm.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Charlie Hernandez and the League of ShadowsRyan CalejoCharlie Hernández has grown up with Hispanic folklore through the stories told by his abuela. After his parents vanish, he discovers that those stories are real when horns and feathers begin to appear on him. With several friends he confronts mythological creatures and a conflict between good and evil. Their search is tied to saving Charlie’s parents as well as protecting their own lives.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 780LATOS Book Level 5.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid's PoemsDavid BowlesTwelve-year-old Güero is a red-haired, freckled Mexican American boy growing up near the Mexican border. People call him Güero based on his appearance, but his life includes family traditions, friends known as Los Bobbys, and his own interests. As he navigates seventh grade and the difficulties of growing up on the border, his English teacher helps him discover writing poetry as a way to cope.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in KansasTonya BoldenThis account traces Junius Groves’s life from his birth on a Kentucky plantation shortly before the Civil War ended to his move westward and settlement in Kansas. He progressed from farm laborer to tenant and landowner, beginning with 80 acres. Growing potatoes, Groves eventually held more than 500 acres and became known as the Potato King of the World in 1902. The narrative also follows the work and vision he shared with his wife, Matilda.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details