Theme: Kidnapping

City of Lies

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Goldie Roth is a trained thief and a skilled liar. Along with her friend Toadspit, she’s supposed to be one of the Keepers of the mysterious Museum of Dunt. But although she desperately wants to be a Keeper, she will not leave her sick parents to do so. But when Toadspit’s sister Bonnie is stolen, [...]

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Never Forgotten

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, here is a lyrical story-in-verse about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, which will [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mali, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Flood and Fire

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

She survived the epic battle of the raiders on the rough waters that flood England. Now poor fishergirl Lilly is determined to return Lexy, the Prime Minister’s kidnapped daughter, to her home. And since his father was killed in the clash, Zeph is equally determined to claim leadership of his family’s clan before more savage [...]

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Blood Red Road

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Saba has spent her whole life in Silverlake, a dried-up wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms. The Wrecker civilization has long been destroyed, leaving only landfills for Saba and her family to scavenge from. That’s fine by her, as long as her beloved twin brother Lugh is around. But when a monster sandstorm arrives, along with [...]

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Sylvie and the Songman

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Sylvie Bartram lives alone with Mr. Jackson the dog and her eccentric composer father, who invents strange and wonderful musical instruments. One day she returns from school to find a message left in toothpaste on the bathroom mirror: her father has been kidnapped. Later that night, the house is visited by a terrifying apparition—a half-man, [...]

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Fly Trap

By Book Importer | Published: June 15, 2011

Having barely escaped the revolution they had a huge (if accidental) part in causing, sharp-eyed orphan Mosca Mye; her guard goose, Saracen; and their sometimes-loyal companion the con man Eponymous Clent, must start anew.
All too quickly, they find themselves embroiled in fresh schemes and twisting politics as they are trapped in Toll, an odd town [...]

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Kimbo’s Marble

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

When her brother Willy is stolen by the troll Grimpoke, Princess Kimbo follows them across the Tiger Bridge on a daring rescue mission.

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Scandinavia » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Where I Belong

By Book Importer | Published: May 2, 2011

Master storyteller Cross delivers an exciting new novel set in London and Somalia, which grapples with such issues as identity, trust, and family.

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

You Can’t Eat a Princess!

By Book Importer | Published: April 28, 2011

Princess Spaghetti blasts off into space to save her kidnapped father, King Cupcake, from hungry aliens, who are introduced to a wonderful new food: chocolate.

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Stretch, Swallow & Stare

By Book Importer | Published: April 5, 2011

Stretch was not like other people. She could stretch her body taller than the tallest tree. People didn’t trust her because she was different. That’s why she lived in the forest. Swallow could eat more food than anyone. The villagers made fun of her because she was short and fat. That’s why she left town. [...]

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