Theme: overcoming

Darkfright

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Her island neighbors call her “Darkfright” because she is so afraid of the night. As darkness comes on, Darkfright does anything in her power to keep it away–she turns on all the lights and bustles around the house as if it were day. Then one night a fallen star crashed through her door, a star [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Closet Ghosts

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

With help from Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, Anu finds a way to cope with going to a new school, living in a new home, and even dealing with the mischievous ghosts in her closet.  

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A Swift Pure Cry

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Ireland 1984.After Shell’s mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, [...]

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