Age: Fiction

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The Night Journey

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

Thirteen-year-old Rachel ignores her parents’ wishes and persuades her great-grandmother Nana Sashie to relate the story of her escape from czarist Russia. An ALA Notable Book. Simultaneous.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Russia » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Owl Ninja

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

Sensei Ki-yaga leads Niya and the other students of the Cockroach Ryu on a journey to beg the feudal Emperor to stop war from breaking out between the mountain ryus, putting to the test the firm friendship and unusual skills of these physically-disabled samurai-in-training.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Halo

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough [...]

Other Descriptors: Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Leonardo Da Vinci (Lifelines)

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

At just twelve years old, Paulo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, the brilliant artist and inventor. Dull is not how Paulo describes life in Leonardo’s busy studio. There are floors to sweep, paints to mix, errands to run, and drawings to be made. But there are mysterious events, too. Another apprentice is not [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy, Nonfiction » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Gathering Sparks

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2011

A grandfather introduces his grandson to the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, a centuries-old concept which proposes that everyone must do their part in order to improve the world.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Israel, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Hare in the Elephant’s Trunk

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

In the little village of Duk Padiet in southern Sudan, a boy named Jacob Deng thrives on the love of his mother, the companionship of his sisters, the excitement of learning how to look after his uncle’s herds of cattle. The year is 1987, and suddenly in the night soldiers from the north invade the [...]

Other Descriptors: Africa, Awards, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Sudan » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

Crackpot notions, community spirit, and sky-high aspirations transform a quiet boy’s life in this whimsical tale from the stellar team of David Almond and Polly Dunbar. There are some strange ideas floating around in Paul’s apartment block. There’s Mabel, who now calls herself Molly and whose brother hides under a paper bag. Then there’s Clarence, [...]

Other Descriptors: Awards, England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Once

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

Once I escaped from an orphanage to find my Mum and Dad. Once I saved a girl called Zelda from a burning house. Once I made a Nazi with toothache laugh. My name is Felix. This is my story.

Other Descriptors: Awards, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poland » Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

How To Make a Bird

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

It’s dawn, on an empty road in the countryside. Empty, except for the girl in the long, red evening gown, standing next to a bicycle, and looking back at the home she’s about to leave. Mannie’s ready to start a new life and forget the terrible things that have happened here, but there are questions [...]

Other Descriptors: Australia, Awards, Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

No and Me

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

The international award-winning story of two girls from different backgrounds, united in friendship Parisian teenager Lou has an IQ of 160, OCD tendencies, and a mother who has suffered from depression for years. But Lou is about to change her life—and that of her parents—all because of a school project about homeless teens. While doing research, [...]

Other Descriptors: Awards, Europe, France, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment