Kids Book Index
Michael Rex
In a harsh future where survival belongs to the savage, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred is an exceptionally kind figure who believes that even very bad people have goodness within them. He remains loyal through threats ranging from exile from a castle to a mechanical giant, a lightning storm, and an all-night dance party. Fred aims to bring rival warlords together.
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The Antiracist KidTiffany Jewell, illustrated by Nicole MilesThe Antiracist Kid introduces racism and antiracism, including systemic racism and tools for opposing it. It asks readers to consider identity, reflect on themselves, and examine questions of power and bias. The book connects this work to equity, justice, and activism, inviting readers to become advocates for change. Bold spot illustrations and extensive back matter accompany the text as additional material.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Team Chu and the Battle of Blackwood ArenaJulie DaoSiblings Clip and Sadie Chu approach school life very differently. Clip is popular and athletic, hoping to become the first seventh-grade soccer captain, while Sadie is a high-achieving student determined to show she can match her boastful brother. Their common interest is laser tag. The story centers their shared pastime within an adventure shaped by competition between the siblings.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
1-2-3 Scream!R. U. Ginns, illustrated by Javier EspilaA fully illustrated collection of frightening tales combines horror with humor. Its stories include the Boogerman, a gooey creature connected to mirrors, and Instagrave, an app that tells children how they will die. The book gathers several alarming stories, with supernatural menace and technology among the sources of fear. Those threats range from a creature in mirrors to a deadly app.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details