Kids Book Index
Anne Nesbet
A family camping trip to Sequoia National Park changes abruptly when an earthquake leaves three young cousins stranded. Cut off from safety, they must make their way through a dangerous wilderness disaster. The story follows the cousins’ effort to survive after the earthquake disrupts their family trip. Black-and-white spot illustrations and a greyscale map accompany this wilderness survival adventure.
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Spy RingSarah Beth DurstBest friends Rachel and Joon spend the summer practicing spycraft in Setauket, New York. An inscription on a ring said to have belonged to Revolutionary War spy Anna Smith Strong draws them into solving a mysterious message. Joon's family is preparing to move away, adding urgency to their time together. Their treasure-hunt adventure connects present-day clues with a local story about the Culper Spy Ring.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
On the Block: Stories of HomeEllen OhEdited by Ellen Oh, this anthology contains twelve connected short stories about young residents of one New York City apartment building. The stories follow diverse protagonists whose lives overlap through shared spaces, established friendships, and new connections. Lila is adjusting to a new home after immigrating from Trinidad; Yaniel’s interest in bridge-building involves many popsicles; and Emi visits the building where her aunt lives after moving from Japan. The collection concludes with a gathering for the whole building.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Misunderstandings of Charity BrownElizabeth LairdSet in England in the 1950s, this novel follows a girl recovering from polio as her family’s circumstances shift. She lives in a highly religious family, with siblings named Faith and Hope and a brother preparing to become a preacher, and faces strangers joining the household. As she adjusts, she confronts the rules of a strict faith community and encounters a world wider than the one she has known.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details