Kids Book Index
Dhonielle Clayton
Eleven-year-old Conjuror Ella Durand begins at the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school where she is not welcomed by everyone. When her mentor goes missing and a Marvellian escapes from prison, suspicion turns toward Ella. As blame gathers around her, the young Conjuror must deal with the disappearance, the escape, and the tensions surrounding her place at the institute.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Unbound: The Life + Art of Judith ScottJoyce Scott, with Brie SpanglerThis account of artist Judith Scott is told by her twin sister, Joyce. As children in the 1940s, Judy and Joyce are inseparable until Judy, who is nonverbal and has Down syndrome, is sent to a special school. Years later, Judy moves in with Joyce and attends the Creative Growth Art Studio, where she begins making colorful wrapped and woven, cocoon-like artworks.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure AD810LFountas & Pinnell Text Level TOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
OdderKatherine ApplegateBased on the experiences of real sea otters, this novel follows curious, fearless Odder after a shark attack nearly kills her. She returns to the care of aquarists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where her friend Kairi is also receiving treatment. Because Odder was raised by people after being orphaned and has become too accustomed to them, she cannot safely return to the wild. Once healthy, Odder and Kairi are reunited, and each later shares a tank with an orphaned pup.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure NP0LATOS Book Level 0.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of PartitionShirin ShamsiIn 1947, during the Partition of India, Azra’s family flees its home in fear. They leave the house where the family has lived for generations and travel by train. Azra knows that her doll, Gurya, will remain with her wherever they go. The picture book follows a child and her family during a hurried departure shaped by Partition. Its back matter includes maps, and the story is accompanied by digital illustrations.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details