Kids Book Index
Margarita Engle
Leandro has lived with debilitating anxiety since his family escaped Cuba on a dangerous raft. One night under the moon, he meets Ana in a California wilderness park. Their meeting brings together Leandro’s history of forced migration, his ongoing anxiety, and a setting far from the journey his family survived. The story begins with these two young people encountering one another outdoors.
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Ain’t it FunnyMargaret GurevichEleven-year-old Maya is dealing with a changed family life after her father leaves home to pursue stand-up comedy. Her mother is focused on running the family’s Russian deli, while Maya hopes comedy can help bring her parents back together. At the same time, her anxiety and worries about germs are becoming more intense. The novel follows Maya’s determination to use stand-up despite anxiety and OCD, as she tries to repair the distance within her family and make sense of what is happening around her.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure 650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Blood City RollersVeronica Park Anderson, illustrated by Tatiana HillBlood City Rollers concerns a young skater who becomes part of a roller derby team made up of vampires. She joins the vampire team in an effort to save its roller derby league, but whether the group can survive the season remains uncertain. Veronica Park Anderson is the author. The book has 192 pages and was published by Labyrinth Road on 2024-04-09.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeLexile Text Measure GN400LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Winston Chu vs. the WingmeistersStacey LeeTwelve-year-old Winston Chu confronts a new problem after earlier adventures involving his sister and the moon’s qi. Mr. Gu, the human brother of Mr. Pang, is running to become San Francisco’s mayor, though Winston believes appearances can mislead. At the same time, fog and memory loss spread through the city. Winston must uncover what is happening before it is too late.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details