Kids Book Index
Jenn Bishop
Quinnen is a baseball player and devoted fan whose life is shaped by the death of her older sister and a friend. Told across two summers, the story follows her struggle with grief and with returning to the game. As a pitcher, Quinnen must find the courage to play baseball again while facing all that she has lost.
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Ollie’s OdysseyWilliam Joyce, illustrated by William JoyceIn a secret world of toys, being named a child’s favorite gives a toy a coveted status. Billy’s favorite toy is abducted by an army of unloved toys, setting off an adventure. The search becomes an “A-venture” involving heroic battles as Billy’s treasured toy is taken away. The story explores the hidden realm of household toys and the difference between toys that are favored and those that have been left unloved.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Courage TestJames PrellerWill is taken by his newly divorced father on a wilderness trip along the Lewis and Clark trail, despite not wanting to go. During the journey, he feels that something is wrong, meets strangers, and faces cliffs, whitewater, and a bear encounter. The trip pushes him to reconsider both his father and American history. Ultimately, Will must confront a personal test that changes his understanding of courage.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Door by the StaircaseKatherine MarshTwelve-year-old Mary Hayes wants to escape the Buffalo Asylum for Young Ladies, an orphanage she cannot bear to remain in. Her attempt to get out through a stovepipe fails, and she fears she will be trapped there indefinitely. Mary eventually leaves for a new home, but her adoptive mother proves mysterious and possesses frightening magical powers. The story follows Mary’s move from the orphanage into a home where danger and magic await.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details