Age: Realistic Fiction

Realistic Fiction genre

Little Dog Lost

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A dog is rescued after days afloat on a sheet of ice in the Baltic Sea.

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

In Darkness

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake, fifteen-year-old Shorty, a poor gang member from the slums of Site Soleil, is trapped in the rubble of a ruined hospital, and as he grows weaker he has visions and memories of his life of violence, his lost twin sister, and of Toussaint L’Ouverture, who liberated Haiti from [...]

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Haiti, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Spud Sweetgrass

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Suspended from school for cussing at a mean teacher, John “Spud”’ Sweetgrass at least still has his job selling french fries from a curbside “chip wagon.” But he notices that something stinks — literally. It’s the smell of rancid cooking oil at a polluted Ottawa beach. His suspicions aroused, Spud follows Dumper Stubbs, a creepy [...]

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

A Path of Stars

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A refugee from Cambodia, Dara’s beloved grandmother, Lok Yeay, is grief-stricken when she learns her brother–left behind in Cambodia–has died, and it is up to Dara to bring Lok Yeay back to a place of happiness.

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

The Mummer’s Song

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2012

Don’t seem like Christmas if the mummers are not here, Granny would say as she knit in her chair.  Things have done modern, I’s pose that’s the cause.  Christmas is not like it was. But on a cold, clear Newfoundland night shortly after Christmas, several outlandishly costumed mummers do appear and Granny’s house suddenly erupts [...]

Other Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Get Out of Bed!

By Book Importer | Published: March 3, 2012

Amy’s mother, father, brother, and the school principal use very unusual measures to try to get the sleepy girl out of bed.

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

Harriet, You’ll Drive Me Wild!

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one day, her mother tries not to lose her temper–and does not quite succeed.

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

Sophie

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Sophie loves her Grandpa. And her Grandpa loves Sophie. They are best friends. And then one day there is no Grandpa. . . . Family love and the natural cycle of birth, life, and death are tenderly portrayed in this moving story. Foxs spare text distills complex life passages into emotions so clear even a [...]

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

A Lei for Tutu

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Nahoa loves making leis with her grandmother and looks forward to helping her create a special one for Lei Day, until her grandmother becomes very ill.

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

The Slumber Party

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Jane’s birthday sleepover is a night of games, a lost mouse, a croaking frog, a little sleep, and a lot of fun.

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