Kids Book Index
John David Anderson
After cell phones are prohibited at Branton Middle School, students begin leaving messages for one another on sticky notes. The notes spread throughout the building and turn into a school-wide conflict. A new girl’s arrival coincides with bullying, while Frost and his friends must reckon with what their words can do and whether the conflict will damage their friendships.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
ThornhillPam SmyTwo storylines, set decades apart, gradually intersect in this heavily illustrated novel. One is told through text and the other through art. Ella is drawn toward Thornhill Hall and begins to uncover its dark, tragic mystery, including the ghost next door. The separate narratives link past and present as the secrets surrounding an abandoned institute and Thornhill Hall come into view.All readersLexile Text Measure 730LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The First Rule of PunkCelia C. PérezMaría Luisa O’Neill-Morales, who prefers the name Malú, moves from New York to Chicago with her Mexican-American mother and begins seventh grade. Missing her father and his support for her interest in punk, Malú expresses herself with makeup and clothing that violate school rules. She learns about Mexican American punk musicians and recruits Joe and two other students to form a band for the school talent show.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 670LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Scar IslandDan GemeinhartAfter an accident removes adult supervision, boys at a reformatory school on an island are left to manage on their own. Their sudden freedom brings danger as well as the chance to decide how they will live together. The story follows the boys as they fend for themselves, confront power struggles, and face the consequences of their past actions. Questions of redemption and survival shape this island adventure.All readersLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details