Theme: Friend

Mo’s Mischief: Teacher’s Pet

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Each story depicts Mo’s problem, and his creative solution.

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

Mo’s Mischief: Best Mom Ever

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Each story depicts Mo’s problem and his creative solution.

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

Snake and Lizard

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Snake is elegant, calm and a little self-centered, while Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. Through a series of small (and not so small) adventures, the two friends bicker, compete with each other, go into business and finally, end up as lifelong friends.

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

Eager’s Nephew

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

n a world which has banned self-aware robots, Eager and his brilliant but headstrong nephew, Jonquil, come out of hiding to visit the Bell family, and soon become involved in the mysterious and dangerous events surrounding them and their friends.

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

Manolito Four-Eyes

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A ten-year-old boy in Madrid tells about the hilarious misadventures of his family and friends.

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

Singing to the Sun

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thorfinn’s father is obsessed with power while his mother cares only for wealth. When it is time to choose a bride, Thorfinn decides he must listen to his own heart instead. He seeks the wisdom and experience of his friends, the court jester and the old tabby cat. In which direction will they lead him? [...]

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

The Shadow Speaker

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Niger, West Africa, 2070: After fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father’s beheading, her world shatters. In an era of mind-blowing technology and seductive magic, Ejii embarks on a mystical journey to track down her father’s killer. With a newfound friend by her side, Ejii comes face to face with an earth turned inside out–and with [...]

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

Tibili: The Little Boy Who Didn’t Want to Go to School

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

After Tibili, a young African boy, follows Crope the spider’s suggestion as to how he can avoid starting school, he discovers he wants to go after all.

Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, France, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Dreamrider

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Michael Terny is at his seventh school in four years and he knows that whatever he does, he will be ridiculed and pushed around. Michael is the fat kid. But Michael is also a lucid dreamer–he can recognize when he is dreaming and make the dream unfold exactly as he wants. Here he is safe [...]

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

Blue like Friday

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

NOT EVERYONE SEES THE WORLD THROUGH THE SAME LENS.  From the author of Something Invisible comes this funny and poignant novel about the hues of friendship.Spunky Olivia and eccentric Hal are an unlikely pair. While Hal suffers from a neurological condition called synesthesia that causes him to associate things with colors, Olivia tends to see [...]

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