Kids Book Index
Jess Redman
Milton 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.
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A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures with My BrotherSamantha Edwards, illustrated by Samantha EdwardsA young girl tries to understand and accept her younger brother as he adjusts to living with ADHD. She also works out how to support him, in a story based on the author’s childhood. The book depicts the experience of living with and loving a sibling with ADHD. Its graphic-novel format uses colorful, animated drawings, and the family story is often funny.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Butterfly for a King: Saving Hawai‘i’s Kamehameha ButterfliesSusan L. Roth, Cindy TrumboreThis nonfiction account concerns the Kamehameha butterfly, a species found only in Hawai‘i. It connects the butterfly with a Hawaiian warrior king and the history of its native habitat. Scientists and local citizens work to rebuild the declining butterfly population. Realistic collages and informative photographs accompany the account, along with back matter. The book describes both the butterfly’s place in Hawai‘i and ongoing efforts to restore its numbers.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Playing the Cards You’re DealtVarian JohnsonFifth grader Anthony, known as Ant, wants to win his neighborhood’s Spades tournament and earn his father’s pride. He practices with his best friend and partner, Jamal, then meets a strong new competitor, Shirley. At home, Ant’s father shifts between enthusiasm and stress, misses promised practice sessions, and returns late. Ant’s older brother warns him to notice signs that their father may be drinking again and gambling online. Ant keeps quiet and invests his hopes in the tournament as family pressures build.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details