Kids Book Index
Diana Harmon Asher
Joseph Friedman struggles with an overactive mind, phobias, schoolwork, and understanding his classmates. Despite learning disabilities, he joins his school’s track team. On the cross-country course and away from it, Joseph faces fears, bullies, and unexpected possibilities. Through running, he discovers the meaning of working toward a personal best, both in competition and in the rest of his life.
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Forever, or a Long, Long TimeCaela CarterFlora and her brother Julian have lived in so many foster homes that they cannot trust their new adoptive family to last. When a new baby raises fears that love will be divided, the siblings set out with help from their adoptive mother to learn about their origins. Their journey addresses the past they have carried with them and their uncertainty about whether they can rely on a permanent home.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Murderer’s ApeJakob WegeliusSally Jones is a gorilla who understands human speech but does not speak herself. A skilled ship’s engineer, she works aboard a cargo boat with the Chief, her devoted friend. When someone frames her shipmate for murder and pursues her, Sally Jones travels through the world while trying to stay ahead of those threatening her. The book includes black-and-white portraits, spot illustrations, and a color map.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Face Like GlassFrances HardingeIn the underground city of Caverna, people’s faces are naturally blank, so expressions must be learned from Facesmiths, who can teach or imitate joy, fear, and despair for a price. Caverna’s craftspeople make unusual wines, cheeses, and perfumes with powerful effects. Neverfell arrives with no memory of her past. Her genuine, changing expressions alarm the people around her so much that she must wear a mask. This adventure follows her entry into a dark, distrustful city.Older ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details