Kids Book Index
Sherri Winston
Wednesday and Woof, her support dog, operate a detective agency from their backyard. Their neighbor Mrs. Winter is about to travel when her cat vanishes, giving the pair a case to solve. Wednesday and Woof search around their lakeside neighborhood, gathering clues and trying out explanations for the disappearance. The mystery asks whether they can locate the cat before Mrs. Winter leaves.
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Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American JourneyKatie YamasakiKatie Yamasaki tells the life story of her grandfather, Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki, who designed the World Trade Center. Written and illustrated by his artist granddaughter, this concise biography combines a family perspective with an account of his work and life. The book centers an architect’s American journey through the eyes of a close relative.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
UnfadeableMaurice BroaddusBella Fades is a young graffiti artist who has learned to survive independently in Indianapolis. Homeless and street-smart, the biracial thirteen-year-old wants funding for an art project in her neglected neighborhood. When she suspects wrongdoing among local community leaders, Bella turns to a mysterious mentor and to human and canine allies. Together, they confront powerful interests while she works to protect her community from gentrification.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 720LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Zachary Ying and the Dragon EmperorXiran Jay ZhaoChinese American Muslim Zack’s life changes after he meets a new student at school. An ancient Chinese emperor tries to occupy Zack’s body, and Zack’s mother is then abducted. Guided by the emperor’s spirit, Zack travels across China on a quest involving AR gaming, Chinese myth, history, ancient spirits, and a portal to the underworld. He must act to prevent losing everything and to save China.All readersLexile Text Measure 830LATOS Book Level 6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details