Kids Book Index
Diana Renn
At 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.
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My Own LightningLauren WolkSet in 1944, this sequel to Wolf Hollow follows Annabelle after lightning strikes her and leaves her able to understand animals’ emotions. She meets Nora, who quietly cares for animals that have been injured or mistreated. When a dog goes missing, Annabelle is led to face earlier injustices and an adversary she has encountered before. The story connects Annabelle’s unusual ability with her growing awareness of harm done to animals and people.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure HL710LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Garvey in the DarkNikki GrimesTold in verse, this novel follows Garvey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Garvey has recently found happiness and feels closer to his father because they share a love of music. The pandemic brings shock and disruption to his life, while bullies are also part of his experience. Through Garvey’s perspective, the story addresses difficult times and the search for hope.Sixth to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
True History: Indigenous AmericaLiam McDonaldThis history revisits the familiar account that the United States was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. It emphasizes that Native American history in what is now the United States reaches back tens of thousands of years before Columbus’s arrival and before the arrival of other colonizers. The book contrasts a commonly taught national origin story with a far longer Indigenous past.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details