Kids Book Index
Lauren Wolk
In the early twentieth century, twelve-year-old Crow lives on an isolated Massachusetts island with Osh, who rescued her as an infant, and their neighbor Miss Maggie. Left in a boat shortly after birth, Crow begins seeking the truth about where she came from. Her search may uncover a connection to a leper colony and leads her to reconsider what makes a family.
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5 Worlds: The Sand WarriorMark Siegel & Alexis SiegelThe Five Worlds face extinction unless five ancient beacons can be lit. After war begins, Oona Lee, An Tzu, and Jax Amboy become an unlikely trio with a mission to save their worlds. Oona attends the Sand Dancer Academy despite being its clumsiest student; An Tzu comes from impoverished slums and has an unexpected gift; and celebrated athlete Jax has no real friends. Their journey reveals unexpected things about both themselves and their worlds.All readersATOS Book Level 3.0AR Interest Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Boat of DreamsRogério CoelhoA man and a boy, separated by both time and distance, are linked through a boat and their dreams. The story also asks how a meticulous older man, recognizable by his bowler hat, umbrella, suspenders, and distinctive mustache, came to live alone on a deserted island. Their connection unfolds as an imaginative journey shaped by separation, travel, and the boat that joins their lives.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BolivarSean RubinSybil notices what no one else in bustling New York City seems to see: her neighbor Bolivar is a dinosaur. His unusual height, small arms, and long tail go unnoticed by people occupied with their everyday routines. When Bolivar is mistaken for the mayor, his quiet life is disrupted and chaos follows. The story centers on Sybil’s effort to make others recognize the remarkable neighbor next door in their city, while Bolivar’s secret no longer stays unnoticed.All readersLexile Text Measure GN550LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details