Kids Book Index
Kate Fussner
Seventh graders Olivia and Eden meet through Poetry Club and fall in love. Olivia writes poetry, while Eden hopes to become a musician. Eden is not out and sets rules for their relationship: they should not call each other or let others know they are together. Jealousy and Olivia’s words eventually push Eden away as both girls face peer pressure and difficult issues with parents.
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WreckerCarl HiaasenFifteen-year-old Valdez Jones VIII is fishing off Key West when he encounters a suspicious gang. The group pressures him to assist with its secret operation, drawing him into a dangerous network of hidden dealings connected to a mysterious speedboat. Set during the COVID crisis, the story follows Valdez as he faces the gang and the risks surrounding its clandestine work.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 810LATOS Book Level 5.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science (Books for a Better Earth Series)Dana Alison LevySixteen profiles introduce environmental scientists from varied backgrounds who study the Earth’s landscape, animals, and climate. Their work includes collecting microbes from surfers’ skin, using radar sensors to gather distant data, and pressing for cleaner-air policies. Seven shorter sketches present environmental activists who are not scientists. The book challenges narrow ideas about who can be a scientist and includes sidebars, color photographs, spot art, DIY projects, and back matter.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Umbrella HouseColleen Nelson, map by Peggy CollinsRoxy and her best friend Scout make videos about life in the East Village. When a news organization announces a video competition for young people, Roxy looks for a story worth telling. The two creative twelve-year-olds become involved in an effort to stop developers from destroying their apartment building. As Roxy works to protect her home, she also investigates the identity of a mysterious artist. The book includes a map, archival photograph, sources, and black-and-white spot art.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details