Kids Book Index
Sandra Evans
Raul has few words, few friends, and almost no family. Abandoned by his father, he attends One of Our Kind Boarding School, where he cares for younger boys during the week and avoids the cruel gym teacher Tuffman. Raul looks forward to Fridays for an unusual reason: he is not a werewolf, but his identity remains unexplained. The novel reworks a Breton legend from the twelfth century.
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Isabel Feeney, Star ReporterBeth FantaskeyIn 1920s Chicago, ten-year-old Isabel sells copies of the Chicago Tribune on a street corner and dreams of becoming a reporter. Inspired by a star crime journalist, she investigates the murder of a gangster. Set in the era associated with Al Capone, the story follows a young newsgirl pursuing her ambition to report crime stories in a city shaped by gangs.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When the Sea Turned to SilverGrace LinPinmei sets out with Yishan to locate the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night after a new emperor takes her grandmother, a storyteller. She hopes the stone can secure her grandmother’s return. Their historical-fantasy journey incorporates retellings of Chinese legends, while encounters with people harmed by the emperor reveal the cost of his rule. As they travel, Pinmei gradually begins sharing the stories she learned from her grandmother and becomes a storyteller herself.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Kid Can Fly: It’s about Ability (Not Disability)Aaron Philip, with Tonya BoldenAaron, who has cerebral palsy, confronts obstacles with support from his devoted family and from people he calls his “angels.” His experiences lead to recognition for disability activism. The book includes photographs and presents Aaron’s life without inviting pity, while also showing the empathy his account can evoke. Aaron’s determination and the support around him are central to the account.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details