Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
At birth, Hermes, son of Zeus and the Nymph Maia, says his first word: "Gimme!" In this brilliant, hilarious graphic novel about the mischievous, fun-loving messenger of the gods, Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstein, transports classical mythology to the 21st century. "The world!" the newly born Hermes says. "It's even better than…
The Hippo at the End of the HallHelen CooperWhen Ben receives a mysterious invitation to an odd museum, he’s swept into a peculiar world of forgotten secrets and wild magic in this…Nine to TwelveLexile 750LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Far AwayLisa GraffCJ, 12, tours with her psychic-medium Aunt Nic, who is paid to connect unhappy people of this world with Far Away. But what about CJ’s own mother, who is presumed dead?Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya AngelouBethany HegedusIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime.Writer, activist, trolley car conductor, dancer, mother…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details