Kids Book Index
Calla Devlin
Three sisters struggle with the bonds that hold their family together as they face a darkness settling over their lives in this masterfully written debut novel.There are three beautiful blond Babcock sisters: gorgeous and foul-mouthed Adrienne, observant and shy Vanessa, and the youngest and best-loved, Marie.
The Girl from EverywhereHeidi HeiligThe Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. This captivating YA historical fantasy with its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner PartySkila BrownTold in riveting, keenly observed poetry, a moving first-person narrative as experienced by a young survivor of the tragic Donner Party of 1846.The journey west by wagon train promises to be long and arduous for nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Graves and her parents and eight siblings.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ten Days a Madwoman: The Daring Life and Turbulent Times of the Original “Girl” Reporter, Nellie BlyDeborah NoyesYoung Nellie Bly had ambitious goals, especially for a woman at the end of the nineteenth century, when the few female journalists were relegated to writing columns about cleaning or fashion.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details