Age: Germany

Materials from Germany

Waiting for Winter

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is, so he sits outside and waits for winter. He waits, and he waits. All his not-so-patient waiting has woken Hedgehog, who decides he’d like to see it snow too. They wait, and they wait. And it’s still boring, even when there are two of you. All the [...]

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

T4 A Novel

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

It is 1939. Paula Becker, thirteen years old and deaf, lives with her family in a rural German town. As rumors swirl of disabled children quietly disappearing, a priest comes to her family’s door with an offer to shield Paula from an uncertain fate. When the sanctuary he offers is fleeting, Paula needs to call [...]

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

When I Grow Up, I Will Win the Nobel Peace Prize

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

The boy in this book is having trouble admitting – much less closing – the large gap between his aspirations and his everyday actions. This boy knows that when he’s older he will love his neighbor, but for now he’s all too happy to pick on his sister. This boy even knows that one day [...]

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

And What Comes after a Thousand?

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Otto and Lisa are special friends. otto may be old, but he can still spit cherry pits, make slingshots and grow delicious raspberries. He and Lisa share a fascination with numbers, tell stories of brave Native Americans, and gaze at the stars. But when Otto gets ill and dies, Lisa struggles to understand. her rage, [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Super Guinea Pig to the Rescue

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Little guinea pig is obsessed with his favorite TV show and with its star, Super Guinea Pig. Every day he tunes in to watch Super Guinea Pig save the world from evil and terrible disasters.   And every day he ignores his friends—an old hound dog, a yellow bird, and a plump goldfish—to watch his hero. [...]

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

Doctor All-Knowing

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Desperate to provide enough food for himself and his daughter, a poor man sets himself up as Doctor All-Knowing and is soon called upon by a rich man to find a thief.  

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

The Man from the Other Side

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The true story of a teenager’s experiences in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II, as he discovers his own heritage and finds himself caught up in the war through underground dealings.

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

Honey Cake

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

For David Nathan, Copenhagen is the most beautiful city in the world. Even Nazis in the street can’t make Copenhagen ugly. But life has changed since the soldiers arrived. His parents are always worried. And his older sister goes to school early and comes home late. Sometimes she doesn’t come home at all! David’s father [...]

Other Descriptors: Denmark, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Scandinavia, Sweden » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Johanna’s grandfather founded the largest clothing store in town and built up his wealth with his own hands–at least that’s the family legend. But when Johanna travels to Israel for a class project, she finds out that the family of Meta Levin originally owned the store. She learns that her grandfather legally acquired the company [...]

Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Israel, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Good Liar

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The year is 1940 and France has fallen to the German army. In the village of Mont-Saint-Martin, brothers Pierre, René, and Fat Marcel enjoy an idyllic childhood-stealing berry tarts, playing soldiers, and holding contests to determine who of the three is the biggest and best liar. As the small community, especially its Jewish members, begins [...]

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