Kids Book Index
Jennifer Maschari
This "tangible allegory of grief through the eyes of a struggling 12-year-old boy" has been cited by Brightly.com as a book about sadness and grief that will help support kids and foster conversation.Ever since twelve-year-old Charlie Price's mom died, he feels like his world has been split into two parts.
PaxSara PennypackerA boy defies war and distance to reunite with his fox.Nine to TwelveLexile 760LATOS 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double AgentAnne RockwellEnslaved in Virginia, James, hoping to win his freedom, agrees to spy for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Author’s note and annotated list of readings.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The School the Aztec Eagles Built: A Tribute to Mexico’s World War II Air FightersDorinda Makanaonalani NicholsonA pilot in Mexico’s World War II Air Force elicited a promise from Mexico’s president to build a much- needed school before the nation went to war.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details