Kids Book Index
Kenneth Oppel, illustrated by Christopher Steininger
Silverwing follows Shade, a young bat who is the smallest member of the Silverwing colony. Separated from his colony during a dangerous migration, he must find the flock again and demonstrate his own strength. The journey changes him, helping him grow in ways that prepare him for later, larger journeys. Kenneth Oppel’s 224-page book was published by Aladdin in 2002.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Mapmakers and the Enchanted MountainCameron Chittock, Amanda CastilloAlidade is a Mapmaker who, with Lewis and Blue, plans to restore magic beyond the Valley. The group also wants to learn what happened to the Memris, guardians who vanished when the Night Coats took power. They meet Cado, a boy who leads them to his hidden Mountain village, where not everyone welcomes a Mapmaker or a Memri, as hidden dangers close in.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure GN270LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Spoonful of TimeFlora AhnMaya’s grandmother, Halmunee, is losing her memory but continues to make dishes including miyeok-guk and songpyeon. Her kitchen stories about Korea become vivid for Maya. After a bite of food carries the pair into one of Halmunee’s memories, Maya encounters family secrets through time travel. The journey connects Halmunee’s cooking with the past she remembers and the stories she shares with Maya.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Skip!Sarah BurgessJay feels like a nobody when they meet Beah, a fierce, athletic teen devoted to Double Dutch. Their connection unfolds in a slice-of-life graphic novel about a platonic friendship. Jay finds a voice through poetry and skipping while navigating belonging and identity. The story centers their growing relationship and the ways the sport becomes part of Jay’s self-expression.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure HL220LATOS Book Level 1.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details