Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, color by Lark Pien
A young girl spends the summer with her grandfather in a retirement community in Florida, learning about life and herself through various adventures and misadventures
The Way to Stay in DestinyAugusta ScattergoodTheo uncovers a town's baseball mystery while living with his distant uncle post-Vietnam War.Nine to TwelveLexile 650LATOS 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Adam and ThomasAharon AppelfeldHONOR 2016 - Mildred L. Batchelder Honor BookWINNER 2016 - Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish LibrariesFINALIST 2016 - National Jewish Book AwardsAdam and Thomas is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of RhythmKaren DeansDespite encountering racism and sexism, an integrated, all-‐female jazz band performed successfully throughout the United States in the 1930s and ’40s. Acrylic and oil illustrations offer a jazzy palette of color.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details