Kids Book Index
Starlight by Hilary McKay
An orphaned girl is raised by cruel in-laws in a family home she loves. She is removed from that home and left in Venice. There, she longs for the comfort of cats and for magic. Her search for solace unfolds after an abandonment that leaves her far from the place she knew. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the story.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The CircuitFrancisco JiménezTwelve connected autobiographical stories portray a migrant family’s years of agricultural work in California. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, the family moves between labor camps, picking cotton and strawberries and topping carrots. Their household grows from four people to ten while poverty and instability shape daily life. They also live in fear of immigration authorities, yet face exhausting work and limited comforts together. Francisco Jiménez crossed the border with his family at age four in 1947.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 880LATOS Book Level 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Deadly Daylight (Alice England Mystery series)Ash HarrierTwelve-year-old Alice struggles to make friends while working with her father at the family funeral home. There, she receives messages from the dead, who tell her stories. At school, other children taunt her, but Alice finds refuge in the funeral home. With the help of new friends who are also misfits, she follows clues connected to an intriguing mystery. The story brings together friendship, family work, and a supernatural investigation.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jax Freeman and the Phantom ShriekKwame MbaliaWhen twelve-year-old Jax arrives in Chicago, strange events begin to surround him. He discovers a hidden magical world that includes family secrets and vengeful spirits. As questions grow about his link to five magical summoning families, Jax must also uncover what powers he may possess. The story follows his encounter with magic and the mysteries connected to his family.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details