Kids Book Index
Sarah Maslin Nir, illustrated by Laylie Frazier
The Flying Horse opens a fictional series drawn from real horses and people’s attachment to them. Its central horse, Trendsetter, is said to be destined to fly in more than one way. Sarah Maslin Nir wrote the book, which includes black-and-white art by Laylie Frazier. It links one horse’s future to a series about horses and human devotion.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Curlfriends: New in TownSharee MillerTwelve-year-old Charlie Harper is used to arriving as the new kid because her military family moves often. Starting middle school gives her another chance to begin again, and she hopes this time she can become cool. But fitting in seems to require acting unlike herself. Charlie’s new-school experience centers on the pull between social acceptance and being genuine, as she tries to find her place without losing who she is.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
On Air with Zoe WashingtonJanae MarksTwo years after Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’s name, her birth father is released from prison with support from the community. Marcus hopes to open a restaurant, and Zoe wants to help, imagining herself as its pastry chef. Starting the business is more difficult than expected, while Marcus also faces challenges as he returns to life outside prison. Zoe’s podcast may help renew interest in their story.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Phone Book: Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your HandJessica Speer, illustrated by Lesley ImgartJessica Speer’s The Phone Book begins with someone getting a phone. It notes that the device can be used to text friends, play games, and take pictures. Published by Familius in 2023, the book concerns everyday activities enabled by a handheld phone. Its full title identifies safety and smart use as additional subjects.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details