Kids Book Index
Emma Otheguy
"Beautiful and wise, [this] is a gem of a book." --Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's TaleJust right for fans of Pam Mu�oz Ryan, this story of moving out and moving on is a touching portrayal of the experience of leaving one's home country and making new friends--sometimes where least…
Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl’s Brave Fight to WalkMeredith Davis, Rebeka UwitonzeThrough her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Island Bookwritten and illustrated by Evan DahmIn an allegory about finding truth, Sola, an outcast, ventures out to sea to find the “monster.” Exciting graphic panels and questions to ponder.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Some Places More than OthersRenée WatsonA birthday trip to Harlem reveals family secrets and unexpected connections.Nine to TwelveLexile 750LATOS 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details