Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Ruth Chan
What Ruth doesn’t love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there.Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it’s not the same for Ruth.
Comet Chaser: The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman AstronomerPamela S. TurnerThe real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer—Caroline Herschel!Comet Chaser is the thrilling and beautifully illustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Born Naughty: My Childhood in ChinaJin Wang, with Tony JohnstonJin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.Paired with delightful, kid-friendly illustrations, this early middle grade memoir invites readers to join Jin and her family in…Five to NineLexile 650LATOS 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Violin of HopeElla SchwartzBased on the true story of luthiers who repair Holocaust-era violins. Papa plays beautiful music on the violin, sometimes quick and lively and sometimes slow and sorrowful.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details