Kids Book Index
Caroline Carlson
Set in the Victorian period, this whodunit follows two young sleuths in a detective competition that becomes a real murder investigation. The mystery involves crime and tricks, while a cast of unusual characters and comic incidents shapes the case. As the contestants confront the murder mystery, the story combines the structure of a detective contest with the demands of solving a serious crime.
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Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea collectedLee Bennett Hopkins, illustrated by Bob Hansman, Jovan HansmanThis poetry collection examines sea journeys made by explorers, enslaved people, Pilgrims, immigrants, and refugees. Examples include the Mariel boatlift, Vietnamese boat people, the voyage undertaken by the St. Louis, and migration in the Mediterranean. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the poems. It also represents a slave ship and Pilgrims’ arrival in what they called the New World. Historical notes, information about the poets, and material about the book appear at the end.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Quilts of Gee’s BendSusan Goldman RubinThis book explores the history, culture, and quiltmaking traditions of African American women in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Since the early nineteenth century, women in the community have made vivid quilts, creating a continuing artistic legacy. The account offers details about the community and its traditions while placing the quilts within African American art and culture. It focuses on the people whose work has shaped this distinctive textile tradition.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Is Our Constitution: Discover America with a Gold Star FatherKhizr KhanKhizr Khan, a lawyer, explains the United States Constitution for young people. He provides historical context for this cornerstone of American democracy and considers what the Constitution says and why it matters for everyone. The book moves through the document amendment by amendment, connecting its provisions to the present. It includes back matter to accompany its discussion of the Constitution and its role in American civic life.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details