Theme: Hand

The Mirror Of Fire And Dreaming: The Brotherhood of the Conch

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In a pristine valley hidden in the Himalayas, Anand has a disturbing vision. His mentor and spiritual guide, the Master Healer Abhaydatta, is apparently in grave danger. What should he do? If he conveys this information to his elders, he’ll waste precious time. But is it wise to take matters into his own hands? Anand [...]

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Urchin And The Heartstone (Mistmantle Chronicles)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

As summer dawns on the island of Mistmantle, its inhabitants prepare for the coronation of Crispin the Squirrel. Robes are stitched, cakes are baked, wine is brought up from cellars, and the Heartstone — the unique gold-and-silver flecked stone that only the priest or the rightful ruler of the island can hold — is readied.But [...]

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Keeper

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

An enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world’s greatest goalkeeper — a seamless blend of magic realism and exhilarating soccer action.”And you found it, this thing you were looking for?”It was darker now, and the city below Faustino’s office was a jazzy dance of neon signs and traffic. The [...]

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The Silver Donkey

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

From extraordinary novelist Sonya Hartnett comes a gently told fable of a lost soldier, heroic children, and a steadfast donkey.One morning in the woods of World War I France, two young sisters stumble upon an astonishing find — a soldier, temporarily blinded by war, who has walked away from battle longing to see his gravely [...]

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William Blake: The Gates Of Paradise

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Journey back to the 1700s to meet one of the most fascinating people in history. Dreamer, craftsman, poet, madman, and genius — William Blake. Born in 1757 in London, as a boy he apprenticed as an engraver and began a career that would include masterpieces of art.Blake lived during times of incredible change and upheaval, [...]

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A Doll For Navidades

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Las Navidades are coming. The house smells of cinnamon and coconut, crepe paper festoons the yard, and best of all, the Three Magi will soon bring presents to all the children. Esmeralda hopes they will bring her a baby doll. But instead, she receives something far more precious: she experiences firsthand the magic of giving [...]

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The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) (His Dark Materials)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy. Along with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. Coulter, Lord Asriel, Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, come a [...]

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Grab Hands And Run

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

An El Salvadorian family flees political oppression in their homeland and takes a perilous journey north, through Mexico to America, where they hope they will find a better life. A ?compelling, provocative, and exciting novel.??V. ?Details of the brutal realities in El Salvador are dexterously woven into the story of one family?s struggle to beat [...]

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The Kite Festival

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

One Sunday morning, Fernando Flórez, his parents, grandparents, and sister head to a random destination for an outing — San Vicente. When they arrive in the center of town, they see many people preparing for a kite festival. The Flórez family waste no time joining in the fun. Unfortunately, all the stores are closed, so [...]

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Waynetta And The Cornstalk: A Texas Fairy Tale

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Times sure are tough on the ranch, and Waynetta and her ma can use all the luck they can get. But when Waynetta trades their last longhorn for a handful of so-called magic corn, Ma is none too pleased. “The only magic this corn’s got is the disappearin’ kind,” she says, and tosses it out [...]

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