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Moon Pie

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Someone has to keep their head, as Mum used to say, and 11-year-old Martha is used to being that someone in her family. Her little brother, Tug, is too small. Her dad has been acting too strange. And Mum’s not here anymore. So when Dad falls off the roof, it’s Martha who ices his knee [...]

Other Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Maisy Goes To The City

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

It’s another first for Maisy! The intrepid mouse is off to the big city with Charley. A perfect story for young children going on an urban adventure.Broom, vroom, beep! Maisy and Charley are in the city visiting their friend Dotty, and there are many things to get used to – noisy traffic, enormous buildings, and [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Picture Book » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Two Weeks with the Queen

By Book Importer | Published: December 7, 2011

Sent to live with relatives in England when his younger brother develops a rare form of cancer, Colin tries to see the Queen to help find a cure for his brother.

Other Descriptors: Australia, England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Stuck

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

When Floyd’s kite gets stuck in a tree, he’s determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it’s stuck! Surely there [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Crocodile! Crocodile! Stories Told Around the World

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Engaging characters are brought to life in cheery cut-paper illustrations. This international collection of folk tales bring together six of Barbara Baumgartner’s most successful performances on one volume. For the first time ever, this well-loved storyteller has written down her stories for school-age children to enjoy at home. Engaging characters-from the clever monkey who outwits [...]

Other Descriptors: Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Mary Engelbreit’s Nursery Tales: A Treasury of Children’s Classics

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Little Red Hen, and nine other tales are brought to life in this superb treasury. The delightful characters will become storyland friends for life for children who meet them here. Just wait until your child sees the Giant’s expression as he cries, “Fee, fi, fo, [...]

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, International, Picture Book » Themes: » Leave a comment

A Full Moon Is Rising

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

A collection of original poems about full moon events, phenomena, celebrations, and beliefs from around the world.

Other Descriptors: International, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Ghosts in the Fog

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II–until now.GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history [...]

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

Nowhere Girl

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Luchi Ann only knows a few things about herself: she was born in a prison in Thailand. Her American mother was an inmate there. And now that her mother has died, Luchi must leave the only place she’s ever known and set out into the world. Neither at home as a Thai, because of her [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Thailand » Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Haunting Violet

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Violet Willoughby doesn’t believe in ghosts. But they believe in her. After spending years participating in her mother’s elaborate ruse as a fraudulent medium, Violet is about as skeptical as they come in all matters supernatural. Now that she is being visited by a very persistent ghost, one who suffered a violent death, Violet can [...]

Other Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Mystery, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment