Kids Book Index
Greg Howard
A twelve-year-old ghost remains bound to an abandoned plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina. He cannot remember his name, his past, or the circumstances of his death. When several living children arrive, he joins them to challenge the evil holding the place in its grip. Their search also begins to restore memories that may explain how he came to be there.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
I Hate Borsch!Yevgenia NaybergA young Ukrainian girl cannot stand borsch, despite the expectation that Ukrainians should love the red soup. As she grows older, however, she comes to miss it and feels nostalgic for the food she once rejected. Told with whimsy and humor, the story considers how a familiar dish can carry complicated cultural ties. It follows the changing connection between one girl, borsch, and the place and heritage associated with it.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In the Beautiful CountryJane KuoIn 1980, Ai Shi, who is called Anna in the United States, moves from Taiwan when her parents buy a restaurant in Los Angeles County. The business is far less successful than its former owner claimed, and the family cannot afford a car or easily connect with Chinese and Taiwanese immigrants. Anna is teased at school, the restaurant is vandalized, and financial pressures grow. Over time, friendships form and her mother’s Chinese recipes help bring customers to the restaurant.Fiction for ChildrenLexile Text Measure 731LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Trouble at Turtle PondDiana RennAt age eleven, Miles relocates to Marsh Hollow in a desperate search for a fresh beginning after a difficult period at his former school. At that school, difficulties he had with ADHD left him labeled as a troublemaker and separated him from friends. Losing a classroom pet he loved was especially associated with the loss of those friendships at school.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details