Kids Book Index
Jon Scieszka
This illustrated collection gathers ten tales by different writers and illustrators. Its stories move past familiar ghouls and bloodshed to explore frightening encounters with the supernatural. Black-and-white artwork accompanies the pieces, which present a range of eerie situations and characters rather than a single continuing narrative across the volume.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Wonder at the Edge of the WorldNicole HelgetIn 1855, Lu Wonder leaves her Kansas home for Antarctica with her best friend, Eustace, who is identified as a slave. Curious and determined to become a scientist, Lu undertakes the journey while responsible for a mysterious artifact. Their expedition involves keeping that object safe and concealing it from a man connected to Lu’s father. The story follows Lu’s scientific ambition, her friendship with Eustace, and a hazardous journey to the far southern continent.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of TreesFranck PrévotFranck Prévot's book Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees portrays Maathai as a Kenyan environmentalist and activist. Her Nobel Prize recognized work in sustainable forest management, tribal peace, and democracy. Its illustrations are lush and colorful, while the volume also includes extensive back matter. The account combines Maathai's environmental work with her activism for peace and democracy.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Blackthorn KeyKevin SandsIn 1665 London, Christopher is an apothecary’s apprentice. With his best friend Tom, he investigates a mysterious cult and works to uncover what lies behind it. Their search leads through puzzles, codes, pranks, and dangerous encounters toward a powerful secret. The novel is part of a historical-fiction series set in seventeenth-century England and Europe, where Christopher and his friends confront mysteries and malicious plots against King Charles II.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details