Kids Book Index
Tamara Bundy
Set on a family farm in the American heartland during the 1940s, this novel portrays a young girl whose life changes when her sister contracts polio. Pixie faces painful, complicated lessons in the aftermath of her sister’s illness. Family and friends support her as she adjusts to the upheaval. The book combines this farm-family crisis with moments of humor.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Sara and the Search for NormalWesley KingSara wants to be normal, but she experiences panic attacks and selective mutism. She also has multiple diagnoses and questions whether she should continue hoping for normality. Her only friend is being abused by her father, leaving Sara to consider whether she can help save that friend. The book brings together Sara’s wish for normality, her mental-health struggles, and concern for a friend.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
AMAZING Islands: 100+ Places That Will Boggle Your MindSabrina WeissAn illustrated tour of more than one hundred islands around the world. It considers how islands originated, the people who live in these isolated places, and the plants and animals found there. The entries also cover island wildlife, history, cultures, diversity, and treasures. Double-page illustrations present the material, with back matter adding further information. The book offers a broad geographic look at the natural and human life of islands across the planet.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar RightsBeth AndersonThis informational picture book recounts the story of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jennings, an African American schoolteacher in 1854 New York City. When she was refused entry to a streetcar, Jennings fought the injustice. Her action became part of the longer struggle for equal rights in public transportation. The book focuses on a historical challenge to racial discrimination and includes an author’s note and bibliography for further context.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details