Books About Neighborhood History

The Best Neighborhood History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about neighborhood history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Temple Alley Summer
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Temple Alley Summer

By Sachiko Kashiwaba, Avery Fischer Udagawa (Translator), Miho Satake (Illustrator)

A boy encounters a mysterious girl linked to a temple's secret of life and death.

Mildred L. Batchelder Award (2022)
240 pages· 52,245 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,009 ratings
$18.00Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Kazu's world turns upside down when he spots a girl in a white kimono sneaking out of his house. The next day, she appears in his classroom, and everyone insists she's always been there. As Kazu investigates Kimyo Temple, he uncovers a legend about reviving the dead. With his enigmatic classmate Akari, they must unravel the temple's secrets and protect its power. An unfinished story from Akari's past might hold the key to her existence, but can they solve the mystery before adults thwart their quest for truth?
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