Kids Book Index
Deva Fagan
Lark is an orphan who survives by stealing. When she accidentally takes a magic sword belonging to young Prince Jasper, she becomes caught in a conflict that has lasted for centuries. Lark may be the Nightingale, the figure meant to stop an ancient evil. Her heist opens a fantasy story of magic, unexpected heroes, friendship, and a struggle against a long-standing threat.
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Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem GlobetrottersSuzanne SladeThis nonfiction account traces the Harlem Globetrotters across a century and looks back to the Black high school basketball team from which they emerged. Facing racism, team members became known worldwide for both their basketball ability and theatrical play. The book includes energetic illustrations and archival photographs, along with a timeline, sources, and notes. It also highlights signature on-court feats such as spinning a ball on one finger, fast mini-dribbling, and ricochet head shots.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Once upon a CamelKathi AppeltSet in Texas in 1910, this story follows Zada, an elderly camel named for Scheherazade. Zada carries stories of camel races, ocean crossings, army missions, and a mountain lion she outsmarted. Now the last camel in Texas, she shelters two young kestrels whose parents are missing. When a huge dust storm arrives, Zada comforts the chicks with stories and takes them on another desert adventure.All readersLexile Text Measure 820LATOS Book Level 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
No Place for MonstersKory MerrittLevi and Kat confront a hidden menace in Cowslip Grove, a suburban town whose neatly mowed lawns, tidy sidewalks, and ice-cream-truck sounds suggest that everything is in order. As they uncover a darker side of their neighborhood, the two friends must face their fears. Their efforts are tied to a threat that could cause both the town and the friends themselves to disappear.All readersLexile Text Measure 619LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details