Kids Book Index
Laini Taylor
Lazlo Strange is an orphaned librarian in the world of Zosma who dreams of finding the lost city of Weep. His search takes him on an expedition to the mysterious city, where he discovers that it holds more than he expected. In Weep, godspawn and ghosts remain after humans nearly eradicated them centuries earlier. The novel follows Lazlo’s pursuit of truth in a fantasy world shaped by a haunting past.
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A Million JunesEmily HenryJune, the first female firstborn in the O’Donnell family, feels pursued by her family’s mythic and complicated legacy. As her final year of high school approaches, she wants to leave Five Fingers, Michigan, along with its ghosts, and see the world. Meanwhile, the O’Donnell and Angert families have been feuding for generations. A daughter and son from those families fall in love while trying to learn the truth behind strange magic and a curse affecting both bloodlines.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ReleasePatrick NessAdam Thorn is gay, but his conservative parents refuse to acknowledge it. He plans to leave his small town once he finishes high school. His best friend Angela, her parents, and his boyfriend Linus offer support and affirmation. Adam also faces ongoing sexual harassment from his boss, Wade, which escalates into coercion that puts his job at risk. When Adam tells his preacher father, a brief sense of connection gives way to a painful response that makes Adam feel his world could unravel. The novel centers on relationships, acceptance, and the people who support him.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Suspect RedL. M. Elliott, photo research by Megan Behm, photosSet during the Cold War, this work of fiction follows characters grappling with patriotism amid widespread suspicion and paranoia. Primary-source documents introduce each chapter, adding historical material to the characters’ experiences. The story also depicts prejudice, including derogatory language used by a coach in one chapter. An afterword and bibliography accompany this portrayal of a tense period shaped by fear, political suspicion, and questions of loyalty.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 5.09On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details