Theme: change

Luz Sees The Light

By Book Importer | Published: October 3, 2011

Change is in the air. Power outages are increasing, and gas prices are soaring. At first, 12-year-old Luz balks, hardly thrilled by the prospect of actually having to walk to the mall. But Luz doesn’t mope for long. After all, her name — pronounced “loose” — means “light.” Soon, this intelligent and spirited chica begins [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Noah Barleywater Runs Away

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Eight-year-old Noah’s problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn’t think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest. Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no ordinary shop: it’s atoyshop, full of the most amazing toys, and brimming with the most wonderful magic. And here [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Desperate Measures

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Vicky has always felt responsible for her mentally disabled twin sister, Rhianna, and their feisty little brother, Jamie. So when the foster care system threatens to split them up, they all run away together, heading for a distant relativeÕs home. After a difficult journey, they arriveÑonly to find strangers living there. With nowhere else to [...]

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Alice in Time

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

14-year-old Alice is spirited back in time and given the change to fix her whole disastrous life.

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

Geek Fantasy Novel

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

What happens when a science geek and magic collide? Be careful what you wish for. Really. Because wishes are bad. Very bad. They can get you trapped in fantasy worlds full of killer bunny rabbits, evil aunts, and bothersome bacteria, for example. Or at least that’s Ralph’s experience. He’s been asked to spend the summer [...]

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Fickle Barbara

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

Ballerina Bear Barbara, who lives in a child’s room in Paris, discovers that while it is nice to make new friends, old friends should never be forgotten.

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

You’re Finally Here

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Hooray! You’re finally here!” Bunny exclaims from the first page of this young picture book. Then his mood changes: “Where have you been?” Bunny goes on to demonstrate the many reasons why it is rude to keep someone waiting. Just when it looks as though he has convinced the reader to stay, he takes a cell phone call! This silly [...]

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

Totally Human

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

This playful science book introduces the biology of human evolution and behavior with an accessible, interactive text packed with information and wry, bright computer graphics on each spread.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Energy Island

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Hold onto your hats! It’s windy on the Danish island of Samso. Meet the environmentally friendly people who now proudly call their home Energy Island.At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of CO2, the rather ordinary citizens of Samsø have accomplished something extraordinary–in just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Scandinavia » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Waiting For The Rain (Laurel Leaf Books)

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Tengo is the 10-year-old son of workers on Oom Koos’s large farm in the Transvaal. He longs to go to school like his friend Frikkie, who visits his uncle’s farm on holidays. But Tengo’s family is too poor to pay for the education that comes free to whites. He finally gets his wish at age [...]

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