Theme: Orphans

Duel

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

In Jerusalem, when elderly Mr. Rosenthal receives a threatening letter accusing him of stealing a painting and challenging him to a duel, twelve-year-old David needs to find who really stole it before someone gets hurt.

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Sardine In Outer Space

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

In the goofy space adventures of a little girl called Sardine, encounters aren’t always friendly: weird creatures, cosmic squids, masters of the universe, talking clouds, and evil beings abound.

Descriptors: Europe, Fiction, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Elephant-Headed God And Other Hindu Tales

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A collection of Hindu myths featuring gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons.

Descriptors: Asia, Folklore, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: » Comments closed