Kids Book Index
Johan Rundberg, A. A. Prime
In Stockholm in 1880, twelve-year-old Mika lives in an orphanage after a harsh winter. As spring begins and the SS Vega is expected in the city, she notices suspicious behavior among older children at the orphanage. A string of thefts puts Mika on a quest to discover what is happening, while she works to keep the other orphans safe.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Fake Chinese SoundsJing Jing TsongMěi Yīng, a Taiwanese American girl, spends her summer balancing homework, study, Chinese school, and soccer practice with her team, the Divas. Her grandmother visits from Taiwan, and although Měi Yīng’s Mandarin and Năi Nai’s English are limited, they connect by cooking guōtiē and practicing tai chi together. The graphic novel also follows Měi Yīng as she faces bullying and questions of identity while seeking comfort in herself.Sixth to Eighth GradeLexile Text Measure HL420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Wildcat Behind GlassAlki Zei, Karen EmmerichDuring a summer on a Greek island, Melia becomes absorbed by a stuffed wildcat that her cousin claims can come alive. A signed note sends her into an adventure as a childhood mystery develops around her. Family loyalties are tested while the adults react with fear and division to the rise of fascism in the 1930s. The story brings private mystery and political turmoil together.Teacher Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 840LATOS Book Level 5.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Secret Society of Rebel Girls: Nina and the Mysterious MailboxMarti Dumas, illustrated by Kristina KisterDuring a school election, Nina tries to help her best friend Maya become sixth-grade representative. She turns to robotics to monitor the rival candidate, a decision that puts the two girls in detention. A mysterious mailbox appears as part of the book. Its events bring together student government, Nina and Maya’s friendship, and the consequences of spying. Marti Dumas wrote it, and DK published it in 2024.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details