Theme: imprison

The Boy Who Dared

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When 16-year-old Helmuth Hubner listens to the BBC news on an illegal short-wave radio, he quickly discovers Germany is lying to the people. But when he tries to expose the truth with leaflets, he’s tried for treason. Sentenced to death and waiting in a jail cell, Helmuth’s story emerges in a series of flashbacks that [...]

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

The Hollow People

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

On an island that houses the asylum where lawbreakers are imprisoned, two teenagers rebel against a rigidly controlled society where dreams are considered antisocial and all citizens over the age of fourteen take a drug to control their behavior.

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

Griffin’s Castle

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Lonely and friendless from constantly moving, Dinah finds herself wishing the animal statues protecting a nearby Welsh castle would keep her company. Suddenly, to Dinah’s delight, the stone animals start to magically spring from the walls and follow her home. But when the animals refuse to let Dinah leave her house, she quickly realizes that [...]

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