The Best Adjusting To A New School Books for Kids

Summary: Tony's life changes when his mother goes to jail, sending him to live with an unknown uncle in Sierra Nevada. Amidst the wilderness, Tony's troubled past begins to mend. With his uncle and a loyal search-and-rescue dog named Gabe, Tony learns to track animals, finds community at the Cowboy Church, and makes friends at the Mountain School. As he navigates this unfamiliar terrain, Tony discovers the power of unconditional love through Gabe, offering him hope and a new beginning.

Summary: Fourteen-year-old Simone is new at school and short on friends until her class starts mentoring kindergartners. She grows close to her buddy, Lily, and begins to sense that something is wrong in Lily's family. With help from a reluctant classmate, Simone ends up a key witness when a parent tries to take Lily away. A short, fast-paced novel for reluctant readers.