Kids Book Index
Angela Ahn
Julia is a swimmer looking forward to the biggest swim event of the year when an ear infection changes her plans. She is told she cannot swim, leaving her unable to get into the water just when the event is approaching. As her earache threatens her hopes, Julia tries to find a way back to the pool without creating an even stickier problem.
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The School for Invisible BoysShaun David HutchinsonAfter his best friend rejects him, Hector wishes he could disappear—and then discovers that he has actually become invisible. He soon meets another invisible boy who is stranded in a frightening dimension. The two boys must join forces to return to their own world before time runs out. Their search for answers brings unseen dangers at school into the story.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
GooseberryRobin GowB is a foster child with questions about their name, how long they will remain with a family, and what to do with overwhelming feelings. After moving among foster families for years, B wants to feel at home and hopes to become a dog trainer. Adopting and training a dog named Gooseberry seems like the answer, but B must also learn whether they can trust their new moms and keep Gooseberry. The story follows B’s search for stability, connection, and a place to belong.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Circuit: A Graphic MemoirFrancisco JiménezThe Circuit is a graphic adaptation of Francisco Jiménez’s memoir. Adapted by Andrew J. Rostan and illustrated by Celia Jacobs, it follows a Mexican migrant-worker family as they move through California. The account centers on the hardships the family encounters while seeking a better life. In visual form, the book presents their journey, their movement from place to place, and the difficult circumstances that shape their experience in California.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details