Theme: Neighbors

An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio

A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio, including Rita, who goes to live with her grandparents in Puerto Rico; Luis, who spends his days working at his father’s junkyard; and Sandra, who tries to rediscover her natural Latino beauty.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction, Short Stories, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Cal And The Amazing Anti-Gravity Machine

With his talking dog, Frankie, as a constant companion, ten-year-old Cal Barraclough investigates his wacky neighbor’s unusual experiments.

Descriptors: Database, England (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , » Comments closed