Kids Book Reviews by Grade Level

Homeless Bird

Homeless Bird

By Gloria Whelan

4.45 ratings18 reviews

The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate,...
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December Stillness (1990 publication)

December Stillness (1990 publication)

By Mary Downing Hahn

43 ratings2 reviews

Fourteen-year-old Kelly tries to befriend Mr. Weems, a disturbed, homeless Vietnam War veteran wh...
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The Show Must Go On! (You're invited to a Creepover)

The Show Must Go On! (You're invited to a Creepover)

By P.J. Night

51 ratings1 reviews

Becca Hart has secretly wanted to act on stage for as long as she could remember—it's all she eve...
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

By Frank Cottrell Boyce

51 ratings1 reviews

A one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one’s place in the universe. Prez knows that t...
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Jingle (Swindle #8)

Jingle (Swindle #8)

By Gordon Korman

52 ratings2 reviews

JINGLE: a light clinking or tingling sounds, often heralding the approach of Santa, reindeer, or ...
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

By Bethany Hamilton, Rick Bundschuh

4.5988 ratings72 reviews

The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but nev...
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Firegirl

Firegirl

By Tony Abbott

4.512 ratings18 reviews

"...there is..." Mrs. Tracy was saying quietly, "there is something we need to know about Jessica...
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The Mad Apprentice: The Forbidden Library: Volume 2

The Mad Apprentice: The Forbidden Library: Volume 2

By Django Wexler

52 ratings2 reviews

The dark and thrilling sequel to the book Kirkus called, "Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and ...
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The Forbidden Library

The Forbidden Library

By Django Wexler

53 ratings8 reviews

The Forbidden Library kicks off an action-packed fantasy series with classic appeal, a resourcef...
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Truth or Dare . . . (You're invited to a Creepover)

Truth or Dare . . . (You're invited to a Creepover)

By P.J. Night

4.673 ratings3 reviews

During a round of Truth or Dare, Abby Miller confesses her crush on Jake Chilson. The only people...
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