Kids Book Index
Leah Stecher
J. P. Green feels out of step with others and dreads parts of seventh grade, including fitness tests, oral reports, and uncomfortable talks with her mother. In a neighbor’s treehouse, she finds a mysterious door that moves her three days ahead. J. P. uses it to miss the moments she most wants to avoid, while no one knows she has been gone.
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WeirdoTony Weaver, Jr.Tony is a seventh grader facing relentless bullying at school. The abuse leads to a mental-health crisis, and he moves to another school. There, he finds a group of fellow “nerds” and begins to accept the parts of himself that others had treated as strange. The story follows an outcast after a life-changing event as he becomes his own hero. Tony’s move changes his school environment and gives him space to find companionship and embrace his own weirdness.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 491LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Tenth Mistake of Hank HoopermanGennifer CholdenkoWhen eleven-year-old Hank’s mother disappears, he is left caring for his little sister while they face eviction and an uncertain future. Determined to keep their family together, Hank turns to an unfamiliar person listed on an emergency contact form and asks for help. The story follows his efforts to protect his sister and find support after their mother vanishes.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure HL560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Ghostkeeper: A Graphic NovelJohanna TaylorDorian Leith can see ghosts, hear their troubles, and try to help them reach the afterlife. This ability has made him an outcast in town. He works with his deceased grandmother to turn it into a living, while a local bookshop owner is the only living person who gives him a chance. Dorian sees this work as a larger purpose.Older ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details