Kids Book Index
Heather Smith
★“Wonderfully whimsical and positively poignant, Ewan’s journey to find his father and his own strength propels him across a colorful 1920s Newfoundland landscape populated with imaginative characters…Compassionately explores how grief affects children and adults alike and how to forgive the perfectly imperfect people who love us.
Once upon a Time in the North (gift edition, His Dark Materials series)Philip PullmanA tightly plotted adventure featuring aeronaut Lee Scoresby on his first meeting with the armored bear Iorek Byrnison. Atmospheric full-color woodblock- print-style artwork.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lost in Taiwanwritten and illustrated by Mark CrilleyReluctantly visiting Taiwan, ill-tempered teen Paul goes on a quest to find a new video game, drops his phone in a puddle, and gets lost.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Braid GirlsSherri WinstonThree girls start a braiding business, facing unexpected family ties and fierce competition.Twelve to FourteenLexile 681LATOS 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details