Theme: Rescue

A Hen for Izzy Pippik

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen’s owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope [...]

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

Puffling Patrol

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

Ted and Betsy Lewin detail the annual rescue of baby puffins by the children of Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland. Includes additional information about puffins and the Westman Islands, glossary, and further reading. Authors Ted and Betsy Lewin discuss Puffling Patrol.

Descriptors: Iceland, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Scandinavia » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Deserter

By Book Importer | Published: April 10, 2012

To save the members of his tribe from being devoured by the beasts that share their primitive world, Stopmouth must make his way to the mysterious, futuristic world above, even though a virus is destroying the Upstairs and driving millions of refugees to seek shelter below.

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

Little Dog Lost

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A dog is rescued after days afloat on a sheet of ice in the Baltic Sea.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Great Wungle Bungle Aerial Expedition

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

Wallopa Wallaby enlists the help of Ranger Bugwatch, Ulinga the Aborigine, and animals of the Australian Outback when Wendi Wallaby is swept away by a tornado.

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Wild Wings

By Book Importer | Published: February 17, 2012

The majestic Osprey is an endangered bird that hasn’t been seen in Scotland for years, so when Iona McNair locates an Osprey nest, she’s desperate to keep the bird safe from poachers. She shares her secret with her classmate Callum, and the two become friends as they work to save the Osprey they’ve named Isis. [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Scotland (UK) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

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, [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Stuck

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

When Floyd’s kite gets stuck in a tree, he’s determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it’s stuck! Surely there [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Leave a comment

The Last Musketeer

By Book Importer | Published: November 2, 2011

In Paris with his parents to sell family heirlooms, fourteen-year-old Greg Rich suddenly finds himself four hundred years in the past, and is aided by boys who will one day be known as “The Three Musketeers.”

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

The Hangman in the Mirror

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Françoise Laurent has never had an easy life. The only surviving child of a destitute washerwoman and wayward soldier, she must rely only on herself to get by. When her parents die suddenly from the smallpox ravishing New France, Françoise sees it as a chance to escape the life she thought she was trapped in. [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment