Kids Book Index
Miriam Halahmy
At 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Little Black FishSamad BehrangiThe Little Black Fish has questions about the world beyond his pond. While the other fish stay together and fear doing anything different, he leaves the pool and follows the stream toward the river and sea. His journey brings striking sights as well as danger, and he risks both safety and relationships to see what lies beyond his home. The book follows his search for answers in a larger world.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Honeybees and FrenemiesKristi WientgeTwelve-year-old Flor agrees to take part in a honey festival, only to be teamed with someone she considers her nemesis. While preparing for the event, she assists an elderly beekeeper. Flor is also worried about her parents’ marriage, leaving the festival, her difficult partnership, and family concerns intertwined in her life.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saving the Tasmanian Devil: How Science Is Helping the World’s Largest Marsupial Carnivore SurviveDorothy Hinshaw PatentThis account follows scientists and others responding to Devil Facial Tumor Disease, an often fatal illness that has sharply affected wild Tasmanian devil populations. It describes efforts to capture and breed healthy devils for possible return to the wild, investigate the disease, and develop experimental treatments. Alongside the conservation work, the book provides information about the animals themselves, including their social behavior and the fact that they are less fierce than commonly believed. The focus is on wildlife, disease research, and the varied work intended to protect the species.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1170LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details