Kids Book Index
Kory Merritt
Levi and Kat confront a hidden menace in Cowslip Grove, a suburban town whose neatly mowed lawns, tidy sidewalks, and ice-cream-truck sounds suggest that everything is in order. As they uncover a darker side of their neighborhood, the two friends must face their fears. Their efforts are tied to a threat that could cause both the town and the friends themselves to disappear.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Memoirs of a TortoiseDevin ScillianOliver the tortoise and his human, Ike, have shared life for so long that they are both eighty years old and seem almost like twins. Told through Oliver’s eyes, the story follows the tortoise after Ike, his human age-mate, dies. It approaches the fact that every life ends with gentleness and humor, focusing on Oliver’s experience of losing his longtime companion.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
StellaMcCall HoyleStella is a former service beagle trained from puppyhood to use her strong sense of smell to detect dangerous chemicals. She must face her fears and use that ability to save a girl’s life. The story follows a dog whose specialized training becomes important when someone needs help. Stella’s fear and her work as a service dog shape the events described.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
No VacancyTziporah CohenEleven-year-old Jewish girl Miriam moves with her family to upstate New York, where they manage a motel. With help from her Catholic friend, she creates a local tourist attraction intended to save the failing business. Their faked Virgin Mary apparition provokes anti-Semitism, but the community ultimately supports the motel. The novel brings together religion, prejudice, friendship, and a family business.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details