Kids Book Index
Ali Standish
Before an accident took his best friend Kacey, Ethan welcomed adventure and dares, especially when Kacey was nearby. Afterward, grief fills his life, and his family moves from Boston to the beachside town of Palm Knot, Georgia. There, Ethan hopes to recover from painful memories. The novel follows a boy whose sense of himself has changed after trauma as he tries to find a way forward in a new place.
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The Mystery of the Painted Dragon (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)Katherine WoodfineIn 1909, detectives Sophie and Lil investigate the theft of a valuable painting. Their case brings them up against forgery, deception, and the task of identifying the thief. With help from their friends, the two girls devise a plan to expose the culprit and establish themselves as detectives. The mystery unfolds in Edwardian England and includes art, friendship, and collaboration.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Have Sword, Will TravelGarth Nix, Sean WilliamsBest friends Odo and Eleanor find a magical sword in the mud of a nearly dry riverbed near their village. Although Eleanor dreams of becoming a knight like her late mother, the sword knights cautious Odo after he awakens it, leaving Eleanor as his squire. The sword recalls little of its past but knows it has a purpose. The friends travel toward the mountains to learn what is blocking the river, suspecting that a dragon may be involved.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Exact Location of HomeKate MessnerZig’s father has disappeared, and Zig and his mother have been forced out of their home. As the family navigates this difficult period, Zig looks for information about where his father may be. He uses GPS and considers whether his father concealed clues through geocaching. The search connects a missing parent, the loss of home, and technology that might reveal his father’s location.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 620LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details