King of the Ice
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrator: Wayne C Spencer
Book 1 in the Miles Lewis series
Pages: 96
Published: 2022
Age: 6+
Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice skated before, and his friend RJ won't let him forget it. RJ even challenges him to a bet: If Miles skates without falling, RJ will put a “Miles is the man” sign on his backpack. But if Miles falls, he has to put one on his that says the same about RJ.
Miles can barely focus on the bet, though, because he suspects his beloved Nana has plans to move out of his family's house—and that's just too much to bear. Can he keep his cool with all the pressure from RJ while finding a way to make his grandma stay?
Junior Library Guild Selection; School Library Journal 'Best Chapter Book of the Year'; Chicago Public Library 'Best Fiction for Younger Readers' Selection; Amazon Editors’ Pick
About the Miles Lewis Series
Books in series order
- 1.King of the Ice(2022)
- 2.Whiz Kid(2022)
- 3.Matchmaker(2022)
- 4.Track Star(2023)
- 5.Pet Sitter(2025)
Reading age: 6+ years
From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans!
This series features Jada Jone's friend, Miles Lewis, a confident fourth grader who lives with his parents and grandmother. Like Jada, Miles enjoys science—and being the best at everything he tries! The books focus on everyday, age-relevant experiences relating to family, friendships, and school, while including a little Black history, courtesy of Miles's father, who is a Black history professor.
Single-color cartoon-style illustrations aid the narration while transitioning the reader to text-only chapter books. Ideal for growing independent readers.