Theme: challenges

Knightley Academy

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

In Violet Haberdasher’s Knightley Academy, the first commoner accepted at a prestigous boarding school uncovers a conspiracy that could lead to war.

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

First Day in Grapes (Pura Belpre Honor Book. Illustrator (Awards))

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

All year long, Chico’s family moves up and down the state of California to pick fruits and vegetables. Every September, Chico starts at a new school. Often, the other kids pick on him — maybe because he’s always new, or maybe because he speaks Spanish sometimes. But third grade promises to be different. He likes [...]

Descriptors: Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment