Age: Realistic Fiction

Realistic Fiction genre

Herbert

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure. Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s [...]

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Dead Time/Shelter

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Two vulnerable girls go to extremes for love.In Dead Time, Isabella is in jail and waiting to be tried for a horrifically violent crime. Her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend, Lulu, is dead. Even her name makes Isabella want to poke somebody in the eye with a stick. True, Isabella was jealous and asked her boyfriend, Sergei, to [...]

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It’s A Wonderful Life

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

What a pity excue for a holiday! While her friends party in Europe, Anna- a Dutch seventeen year old- is sent to her uncle who lives ina tiny town in Pennsylvania.  Bakerton: two streets, a church, a diner, two undertakers and a steamtrain that spills out a bunch of tourists on a daily basis. How [...]

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

Crouching Tiger

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

A Chinese-American boy gains a new understanding of his Chinese grandfather in this celebratory story of family, martial arts, and the Chinese New Year.Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, [...]

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

Kung Fooey

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Fourth-grader Cal learns a lot about teasing and standing up for others when a weird new student joins his class, while Stella, the tenth-grader who lives with Cal’s family to help his mother, practices for her driving test.

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Flyaway

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

If they saved the swan together, could she then save her friend?In a heartbeat, in a wingbeat, it happens. Isla’s father falls. They’re racing across the fields, following the swans flying in to winter at the lake like they do every year, when something goes wrong. And before she can even catch her breath, they’re [...]

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Fix Me

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Orphaned as a child, terrorized by her abusive brother, and haunted by memories, Leia feels exposed, powerless, and vulnerable. When her tormented mind can stand it no longer, she escapes to the zoo, where she finds shelter and seeks refuge. The zoo is a sanctuary: a protective space for families, and a safe place for [...]

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

You against Me

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

If someone hurts your sister and you’re any kind of man, you seek revenge.If your brother’s accused of a terrible crime but says he didn’t do it, you defend him.When Mikey’s sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world begins to fall apart. When Ellie’s brother is charged with the offense, her world begins to [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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