Kids Book Index
Dave Roman, illustrated by Dave Roman
Brian Reyes is a shy boy whose ordinary early life changes when a bump on his head grows into a sparkling, singing unicorn horn. He gains superpowers and is drawn into a magical quest to rescue his best friend. A magic muffin and a black cat help Brian during that effort. The story is told as a graphic novel with colorful panels.
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Summer VampViolet Chan Karim, illustrated by Violet Chan KarimMaya is mistakenly sent to a vampire camp for the summer. The campers are benevolent, though they are very different from her. At first, the situation raises the question of whether a human girl can make it through the camp, but Maya forms friendships there and has a better summer than she expected. Bold, colorful panels accompany this story of an accidental camp placement.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure GN420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tree. Table. Book.Lois LowryEleven-year-old Sophie wants to help her eighty-seven-year-old friend continue living in her own home. Concerned that her friend is losing memories and independence, Sophie uses cognitive tools intended to strengthen her memory. Her efforts prompt unexpected and affecting responses, as the friendship brings together a young person and an elderly friend facing changes in later life.Nine to TwelveWord Count 29169On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves BackRuth Chan, illustrated by Ruth ChanIn 1993, Chinese Canadian Ruth Chan leaves Toronto when her parents move back to Hong Kong. Her mother wants to be near family, and her father has accepted a job in mainland China, while Ruth’s older brother remains in Canada for boarding school. Ruth is devastated to leave her friends and uncertain about a place she has visited only a few times. Her adjustment unfolds alongside the history of her father’s family fleeing southern China during the Sino-Japanese War in 1944. In Hong Kong, Ruth makes some friends, spends time at the mall, and comes to appreciate the climate.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details