Kids Book Index
Michael Morpurgo
A lighthouse keeper rescues a boy from a shipwreck on Puffin Island. That rescue begins a friendship that lasts throughout their lives. The boy later grows up to found Penguin Books, while the relationship formed on the island is tested by war. This story connects a maritime rescue, a lasting bond between two people, and the effects of conflict over time.
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The Supervillain’s Guide to Being a Fat KidMatt WallaceMax Tercero is a heavy sixth grader coping with humiliation and bullying. Wanting to push back against the people who torment him, he seeks advice from an incarcerated supervillain. Max also enters a baking contest as he works through these pressures. The story brings together body image, bullying, humor, and cooking, following a child trying to respond to cruel treatment on his own terms.Nine to TwelveOn 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 SnailEmily Hughes, illustrated by Emily HughesThis book tells of Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi, who did not feel accepted anywhere on Earth except within a creation of his own. That creation took the form of a snail. Subdued illustrations accompany the account, with an author’s note and bibliography offering additional context about the artist and his work.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details