Theme: Escape

The Traitor’s Smile

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

In 1793, Eugenie de Boncoeur arrives at the home of her English uncle and cousin, but the French Revolution has pursued her in the form of Guy Deschamps, who is determined to bring her back to Paris to marry the Pale Assassin.

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

The Holocaust

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Great Escapes presents gripping accounts of narrow escapes to iluminate historical events from a distinct, personal perspective from a Holocaust survivor.
 

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

The Lost Boys of Sudan

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

This book presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to wars in Sudan and the orphaned refugees known as the ‘Lost Boys’.

Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Sudan, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Pet Shop Revolution

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

A fearless fur and feather escape. Viva la revolution! Mr. Walnut just might be the world’s meanest pet shop owner! His pet shop is cold and dark, and the animals all live in very small cages. When a little girl named Mina can’t find her pet bunny, she’s sure that she must have gotten scooped [...]

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

The Irish Potato Famine

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

This book provides comprehensive information on the history leading up to the Irish potato famine, presents accounts of narrow escapes, and discusses the legacy of the event.

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

The Sign of the Black Rock

By Book Importer | Published: September 28, 2011

Young readers (and adults, too) will feel transported by the clever, intricate plotline and superb, sweeping illustrations of this second title in the Three Thieves series. The action resumes as our three goodhearted fugitives stop at a roadside inn during a ferocious thunderstorm. Narrow escapes ensue as Grig, the scheming and selfish innkeeper, endeavors to [...]

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

Death Sentence: Escape from Furnace 3

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Alex’s second attempt to break out of Furnace Penetentiary has failed. This time his punishment will be much worse than before. Because in the hidden, bloodstained laboratories beneath the prison, he will be made into a monster. As the warden pumps something evil into his veins–a sinisterly dark nectar–Alex becomes what he most fears a superhuman minion of Furnace. [...]

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

Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

When a vicious beast invades his father’s farm and sixteen-year-old Drew suddenly transforms into a werewolf, he runs away from his family, seeking refuge in the most out of the way parts of Lyssia, only to be captured by Lord Bergan’s men and forced to battle numerous werecreatures while trying to prove that he is [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Old Dog

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Perro Viejo was taken away from his mother at birth and has known no other life than that of servitude on a sugar plantation. His name, which means “Old Dog,” was given to him by the plantation master because, like the bloodhounds that chased fugitive slaves, Perro Viejo is always searching for the scent of [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Proper Place

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

The fourth in the very successful series about Kevin (a Catholic) and Sadie (a Protestant) who meet (The Twelfth Day of July), grow up and fall in love (Across the Barricades) and leave Belfast to marry and find some peace (Into Exile). A Proper Place finds them still in Liverpool, with a two-room flat and baby Brendan, and [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Northern Ireland (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Leave a comment