Kids Book Index
Amanda Foody
Barclay has lived only in Dullshire, where he is apprenticed to the town’s mushroom farmer. His work requires him to follow rules and work hard in the hope of becoming the head mushroom farmer. After accidentally using magic in the woods, Barclay faces the possibility of being driven from Dullshire into the wilderness. His familiar home is suddenly at risk.
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The Thief of WorldsBruce CovilleWhen the wind stops, the air becomes hot, still, and difficult to breathe, causing panic around the world. Hurricane must recover a magical horn that can set things right. Four characters from different spheres travel together, each needing wind, fire, earth, and water. Their journey aims to save their worlds from an environmental disaster, with friendship playing an important part in the effort.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Last Super ChefChris NegronFifth grader Curtis Pith has long wanted to become a chef like Lucas Taylor, the host of the television program Super Chef. Taylor is Curtis’s absent father, and a children-only season of the show gives Curtis a chance to meet him. Curtis earns a place in the contest and travels to New York for filming. He also hopes the prize money will help his mother and sister, but the final challenge carries high stakes.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Adventure Is NowJess RedmanMilton P. Greene spends the summer on remote Lone Island with his uncle. At school, he has become isolated after the embarrassing Bird Brain Incident, while his family is also falling apart. In his video game, he imagines himself as Sea Hawk, a naturalist explorer. On the island, Milton must find unusual plants and animals to save a threatened place.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details