Kids Book Index
Wendy Xu, illustrated by Wendy Xu
Clementine Chang, an aspiring scientist, leaves Earth for Mars to begin again and work in an AI laboratory. There she meets Kye, a robot, and senses an emotional bond that she believes should not exist. The story places her scientific ambitions and this unexpected connection in a Mars setting. It is presented in detailed panels colored mainly pink and blue.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
We’ll Never TellWendy HeardFour classmates make a YouTube channel by sneaking into buildings. At a house long left neglected, once home to movie stars who are dead, their explorations put them in danger. The book frames the events as a murder mystery connected with Hollywood lore. Their project turns an attempt to film trespassing into a threatening encounter at the abandoned house. The mystery concerns both the building’s past and the risks the classmates face.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Dark DescentKalyn JosephsonMikira Rusel comes from a celebrated family of horse breeders and wants desperately to win this year’s race. She risks everything for the chance to ride in a dangerous competition. A powerful enchanter, persecuted by others, helps her, while an enigmatic noble acts as her sponsor. The book also includes black-and-white spot art and a map. Her goal is to win at any cost.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Isles of the GodsAmie KaufmanIn an imaginary kingdom where neglected rituals have consequences, Prince Leander must address a forgotten royal obligation to the gods. Selly, a sailor determined to prove herself as a sea captain, resists when Leander takes control of her boat for a secret voyage. A deadly harbor explosion forces them to flee together. Their seafaring journey is shaped by political schemes, betrayals, hidden motives, magic, and romance, as they race to complete a task tied to ancient sacrifice.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details