Kids Book Index
Alison McGhee
Pablo, now ten, came to his home by sea as a baby and has been raised by a nurturing community. Even with that support, he wants to understand where he came from. His search unfolds alongside stories about the Seafarer, a bird locals say remembers every sound ever made, though no one has actually seen it.
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Vilonia Beebe Takes ChargeKristin L. GrayVilonia is a fourth grader working hard to show that she can be responsible: she keeps track of her raincoat, brushes her teeth nightly, and volunteers as a library helper. She wants to prove herself ready for a dog, partly to help her mother through grief. At home, Vilonia also struggles to help her father manage the household after her grandmother’s death and her mother’s depression.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Quicksand PondJanet Taylor LisleTwelve-year-old Jessie spends a summer with her family at Quicksand Pond, a New England vacation spot. The pond is hidden and shadowy, filled with animal sounds and a local legend that people disappear there. Jessie forms a difficult friendship with independent Terri Carr, who lives nearby with her family. She also meets a reclusive older woman whose connection to a decades-old murder continues to shape Terri’s life.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 600LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Paper ChainsElaine VickersAna is trying to keep her family together after her father leaves. Her closest friend, Katie, is also dealing with unanswered questions about her birth parents. As each girl carries private worries, their friendship is strained by the secrets between them. The two friends must face those complications while finding ways to support one another and protect the connection they share.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details