Theme: magics

Doctor Bird: Three Lookin’ Up Tales from Jamaica

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Doctor Bird is one smart hummingbird! When he sees Mongoose stealing food, he drops a weather goofball on her house and really teaches that thief a lesson. When Mouse’s home is destroyed by a storm, Doctor Bird teaches him to keep his head up. And when Owl plans to crash a party dressed like Doctor [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Folklore, Jamaica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Last Apprentice: Clash of the Demons

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

“You can’t make alliances with witches and suchlike and hope to avoid being drawn toward the dark.” As the Spook’s apprentice, Thomas Ward’s first duty is to protect the County from ghosts, boggarts, and other dangerous creatures. But now his mother has come back from her homeland to seek his help. One of the most [...]

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