Kids Book Index
Sandra Dallas
Set in 1933, this novel follows twelve-year-old Hallie Turner and her two brothers after their family is reduced to the three of them. They drive along rural American back roads, pulled into a migratory life as they look for work and somewhere to belong. Their journey unfolds during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, when many people across the country had lost their jobs.
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Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of UsLauren CastilloWhen a storm carries Hedgehog’s stuffed dog, Mutty, away from their island home, Hedgehog swims to shore to search for him. Mole offers comfort and a plan, and Owl directs the growing group toward Beaver’s dam and then the marsh. Along the way they meet Hen, her chicks, and Annika Mae Flores, a girl who has also lost something important.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Secret Garden of George Washington CarverGene BarrettaThis picture-book biography recounts George Washington Carver’s path from being born enslaved to becoming an inventor. It includes his childhood secret garden and contrasts that garden with his later life in a segregated town. Colorful, realistic illustrations support the account, which also provides a timeline, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.HISTORY/LIFE & CULTURE IN THE AMERICASOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Best of IggyAnnie BarrowsIggy insists that he is not a bad kid, even though he has done many things other people consider bad. He is not especially sorry about most of them and thinks people overreact to small mischief, including pancakes. But one supposed Best Idea becomes the Worst Idea of All Time, and someone is hurt. The story follows Iggy’s comic voice as his view of his own behavior meets its consequences.All readersLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details