Kids Book Index
Janet Fox
During the Blitz, three siblings leave London for safety in Scotland. Oldest sister Kat Bateson leads them to Rookskill Castle, a large estate used as a school. The castle’s headmistress has secrets, and children there begin to disappear. As Kat tries to settle in, she senses that something at the castle is watching the children. The siblings face danger at the Scottish castle.
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Some Writer! The Story of E. B. WhiteMelissa SweetMelissa Sweet’s illustrated biography examines the life and work of E. B. White, called Andy by family and friends. It draws on his letters, photographs, family mementos, and passages from his writing, alongside Sweet’s collage and watercolor art. The book includes stories about White’s three books, among them The Trumpet of the Swan, Stuart Little, and Charlotte’s Web, as well as White’s experiences as a young adventurer, amateur naturalist, journalist, essayist, farmer, and humorist. It describes White as shy and often anxious, while also tracing the eloquence and clarity of his writing.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Raymie NightingaleKate DiCamilloTen-year-old Raymie enters the Little Miss Florida Central Tire pageant because she hopes her father, who has left home, will see her name in the newspaper and return. While learning baton twirling, she meets Louisiana Elefante and Beverly Tapinski. In a small Florida town during the 1970s, the three girls form an unlikely friendship that is not always easy. Each carries private difficulties, and their bond grows as they learn more about one another and themselves through a series of funny and painful experiences.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 550LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Colorful Story of Comics (History of Fun Stuff series)Patricia LakinThis nonfiction book traces visual storytelling from cave art through comic strips, graphic novels, and manga. It looks at the use of pictures and speech balloons to convey stories. The book notes that Benjamin Franklin is credited with the first cartoon published in an American newspaper and discusses the development of the Funny Pages. Bright digital artwork accompanies the history.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details