Kids Book Index
Ambelin Kwaymullina, Ezekiel Kwaymullina
Beth Teller is fifteen and dead, but her detective father can still see and hear her. As he struggles with grief after her death, Beth helps him investigate a fire and a murder. Solving the case may also help her father reconnect with the people still living. The novel follows Beth’s ghost and her policeman father as they pursue justice while confronting their loss.
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In the Neighborhood of TrueSusan Kaplan CarltonAfter her father dies, Ruth and her family move from New York to segregated Atlanta in 1959. In her new home, Ruth concludes that being Jewish may prevent her from being popular, so she hides her religion from new friends. Her family’s loss, the pressures of fitting in, and anti-Jewish violence all shape her experience when the synagogue is bombed.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Birds, the Bees, and You and MeOlivia HinebaughLacey has never been kissed, yet she becomes the student her high school classmates turn to for candid guidance about healthy sex. As senior year brings upheaval, her friendships remain an important part of her life. The story follows Lacey’s unexpected role as an adviser while she navigates school, close relationships, and a changing final year.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Voice in My HeadDana L. DavisIndigo Phillips has lived in the shadow of Violet, her identical twin, whom she sees as well-dressed, gentle, and popular. Violet is dying and begins to withdraw from Indigo. Indigo starts a conversation with God, which sends the family on an adventure. The book explores the sisters’ changing relationship, the family’s response to Violet’s illness, and Indigo’s spiritual questions.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details