Kids Book Index
Lisa Yee
Olive Cobin Zang often goes unnoticed, yet problems seem to find her. Before leaving on another sudden business trip, her parents take her to the Reforming Arts School, a boarding school housed in a former prison. There, Olive is secretly enrolled in training to become an undercover agent, joining a team of crime-fighting outsiders amid heists and high jinks.
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A First Time for EverythingDan SantatThis graphic memoir by Dan Santat follows Dan, a child known for following rules, helping his mother, and avoiding trouble. Even so, he is bullied and feels unseen. When his parents send him on a school trip to Europe, he expects little from the experience. He must travel with classmates who have made fun of him and questions why his teacher wanted him to join the trip.Twelve to FourteenWord Count 13232On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
SUNSHINEJarrett J. KrosoczkaIn this graphic novel, sixteen-year-old Jarrett joins a summer camp serving seriously ill children and their families as a counselor. He initially fears the work will be depressing, but time at camp changes his understanding as he forms connections with the children and their families. The story follows a camp community shaped by illness, empathy, hope, and resilience.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure HL460LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CATCH A CRAYFISH, COUNT THE STARS: FUN PROJECTS, SKILLS, AND ADVENTURES FOR OUTDOOR KIDSSteven Rinella, illustrated by Max TemescuThis activity book presents projects and practical pursuits for summer days. Its activities include constructing a sun compass, learning bicycle mechanics, pickling a cucumber, and watching birds. The book moves between outdoor observation, making and repairing, and food preparation. It was written by the host of the Netflix program MeatEater, and its projects offer several distinct ways to explore seasonal activities.Grades 6–8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details