Kids Book Index
Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo
Twelve-year-old Ruby Moon arrives in Vermont with her mother, and both hope their questionable past will remain hidden. A reclusive neighbor who loves animals, a Syrian classmate, bullies, and a sympathetic teacher complicate their new life. Ruby must decide whether to stay silent or protect new friends from rumors that are spreading around them.
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Lexie’s Little LieEmma ShevahLexie belongs to a large Greek family whose members do everything together. A lie involving a family heirloom puts that closeness at risk and could divide the family. Black-and-white illustrations and recipes accompany the story. The consequences of Lexie’s lie unfold within a family connected by shared traditions, frequent togetherness, and a treasured object that carries family significance for everyone involved.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Griffins of Castle CaryHeather ShumakerThree children stay with their aunt while their parents attend a geological conference. Their visit brings them into contact with ghosts, and the siblings uncover ghostly secrets in an English town. The aunt’s household includes a large Newfoundland dog. The book combines the children’s temporary stay away from their parents with a supernatural mystery involving the place where they are visiting.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saving Hanno: The Story of a Refugee DogMiriam HalahmyAt the beginning of World War II, nine-year-old Rudi is sent from Nazi Germany to England on a Kindertransport. A Jewish German child separated from home, he faces danger alongside Hanno, his beloved dachshund. When Hanno is at risk of being euthanized, Rudi works to save him. The story follows a child, his dog, and the peril surrounding their journey from Germany to England.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details