Theme: heritage

Less Than Half, More Than Whole

By Book Importer | Published: October 13, 2011

A child who is only part Native American is troubled by his mixed racial heritage.
 

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

Dragons of Silk

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Four generations of Chinese and Chinese-American girls, beginning in 1835, are tied together by the tradition of raising silkworms and the legacy of the legendary Weaving Maid.

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

Celebrating the Hero

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Camilia Draper, an American teenager still feeling guilt and loss about her mother’s death, travels to her mother’s birthplace in Colombia for a ceremony celebrating her famous grandfather, about whom she will learn some disquieting and revelatory facts.

Descriptors: Colombia, Fiction, Latin America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Princess Plot

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Jenna has just won the starring role in a film about a princess. In the wink of an eye, she’s whisked off to a remote, romantic kingdom for the “shoot.” But something’s amiss: First, she finds out she bears an uncanny resemblance to the real princess, who has run away following the death of her [...]

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

The Real Plato Jones

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Thirteen-year-old Plato Jones comes to terms with his mixed heritage when he visits Greece and finds out about his Welsh grandfather, a World War II hero, and his Greek grandfather, who is rumored to have been a traitor.

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

The Door of No Return

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Zac Baxter’s grandfather has always told him that he’s the descendant of African kings, whose treasure was stolen when his ancestors were sold into slavery. Of course, Zac brushes this off as a tall tale — until his grandfather is murdered and their apartment is completely ransacked. Clearly somebody is after something. Heeding his grandfather’s [...]

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

To Go Singing Through the World: The Childhood of Pablo Neruda

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Pablo Neruda grew up in the rough and wild frontier town of Temuco, Chile. His father was a railroad man and not inclined to draw out the introspective boy. However, his stepmother, descended from the Mapuche people, was gentle and nurturing and told him stories of Chile’s native people. But in her husband’s presence, she [...]

Descriptors: Biography, Chile, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Swan Kingdom

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Shadows fall across the beautiful, lush kingdom after the queen is attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her. Too soon the widowed king is spellbound by a frightening stranger, a woman whose eyes reflect no light. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears, including her [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

River Song

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Jessye has each foot in two very different worlds: her grandmothers Nana’s rural village, rooted in Maori tradition, and her irresponsible mom’s city existence. Although she loves Nana fiercely, Jessye misses her flighty mom and decides to give living with her one more chance.

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

Shadow of a Hero

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

As Eastern Europe lurches toward chaos after the fall of communism, at last it seems possible to Letta that she and her grandfather will be able to visit his homeland, the tiny country Varina.Varina is presently split among three big neighbors, but why shouldn’t it be free? It has its own language and history, its [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment