Books Like Kid X
Families who loved Kid X by Tracey Baptiste often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Kid X by Tracey Baptiste often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky transition from needing to fit in to wanting to stand out, especially if they are struggling with the responsibility that comes with new independence. It is an ideal choice for children in foster or adoptive families who are looking for stories where those themes are handled with nuance alongside a high-stakes adventure. Following Win Coal Keegan, a boy with invisibility powers, the story explores the slippery slope of using one's talents for personal gain versus the greater good. As Coal navigates his life with the McKays, he faces the moral dilemma of his snowballing pranks and the external threat of a mysterious pursuer. It balances superhero thrills with grounded themes of race, justice, and the search for belonging, making it a sophisticated yet accessible read for middle grade students.
