Kids Book Index
Madeline Kloepper
A young city dweller would rather keep her screens and skyscrapers than trade them for a family camping trip. Reluctant to enter the countryside, she wonders how campfires and outdoor life will compare with the city. During the trip, she begins to encounter the natural world's hidden wonders and reassess her expectations about being outside.
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Lalani of the Distant SeaErin Entrada KellyOn the island of Sanlagita, drought and sickness have taken hold. Every generation sends sailors to search for Isa, a magical island, but none have returned, including Lalani’s father. Girls and women are confined to labor and service despite their abilities. After an encounter with the monster of Mount Kahna brings further trouble, Lalani sets off by boat to find Isa herself. Her journey includes encounters with different beings and beasts.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Red Panda and Moon BearJarod RosellóA girl and her younger brother become Red Panda and Moon Bear when they put on magical hoodies. Together, the two Latinx siblings defend their working-class neighborhood from supernatural dangers. Their encounters include nightmares, disruptions in time, and threatening ice cream, and they draw on both science and magic as they act before their parents return home. The story centers their partnership and their efforts to protect the place where they live.All readersWord Count 6752On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Okay WitchEmma SteinkellnerThirteen-year-old Moth Hush knows witchcraft from books such as Magic Cutie Academy. After she is bullied at school, she discovers that she has powers of her own. Moth also learns about her family’s magical legacy while trying to get through middle school. This graphic novel brings together her interest in witchcraft, a new understanding of herself, and the challenges she faces at school.All readersLexile Text Measure GN390LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details