Kids Book Index
Amy Hest
During World War II, eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her younger sister Martha find an abandoned baby. Their discovery occurs on the morning a new children’s library is dedicated in Belle Beach, Long Island. The sisters want to keep the baby, but the child’s mother arrives with an unexpected visitor. The novel recounts that summer through three points of view.
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The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin SwitcherooSimone Lia, illustrated by Simone LiaMarcus is in trouble in this comic adventure by Simone Lia. The book brings back the unusual pair from an earlier title for another story built around their friendship. The two best friends do not always want the same thing, creating a problem they must address. Quick thinking may be what saves the day, while playful line drawings carry the quirky adventure.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a DragonHenry ClarkThree children find a book of spells that gives them only a few minutes each day to use its magic. They must work together under that limit to protect a fading magical world, its final dragon, and themselves. The adventure begins when twelve-year-old Cal sees his neighbor Modesty summon something. Wordplay accompanies the children’s efforts and their race against the spellcasting constraint.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & TruthWade Hudson, Cheryl Willis HudsonThirty authors and illustrators, predominantly BIPOC, share personal pieces in several forms, including stories, letters, and comics. Their contributions address racism, culture, advocacy, race, identity, and self-esteem. The collection presents direct conversations intended for young people and brings together writers such as Renée Watson, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, and Adam Gidwitz. Each contributor approaches these subjects through personal anecdotes and creative work.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details