Theme: rivalry

The Winter Pony

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

In the forests of Siberia, in the first years of the 20th century, a white pony runs free with his herd. But his life changes forever when he’s captured by men. Years of hard work and cruelty wear him out. When he’s chosen to be one of 20 ponies to accompany the Englishman Robert Falcon [...]

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Mistress of the Storm

By Book Importer | Published: September 19, 2011

After a stranger gives an ancient book to unpopular, twelve-year-old Verity Gallant, she and her new-found friends, Henry and Martha, uncover secrets stirring in the harbor town of Wellow and use them to face a powerful, vengeful witch.

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

The Wish Pony

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

When the balloon was born I was going to tell it exactly what I thought about it, how sick it had made my mother and how it had ruined my life. Ruby’s mum is having a baby, but why does she need one of those when she’s already got a Ruby? To make matters worse, [...]

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Back into Mommy’s Tummy

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

On her fifth birthday, a little girl has an unusual birthday wish. She wants to go back to being a baby in her mother’s tummy. That way she’d never have to go to bed early, and she’d always be close to her mommy. But when she realizes that babies in tummies can’t go to birthday [...]

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

Brothers

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

Whether the rivalry is about territory, possessions, the biggest, or the most, anyone with a sibling will relate to the ongoing competition between these two canines. Taken to ridiculous heights, this series of situations with surprisingly human overtones illustrates their ongoing struggle to get along. It’s a rivalry that knows no bounds. Julius the Elder [...]

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

The Killer’s Tears

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: December 17, 2009

On the afternoon when Angel Allegria arrives at the Poloverdos’ farmhouse, he kills the farmer and his wife. But he spares their child, Paolo–a young boy who will claim this as the day on which he was born. Together the killer and the boy begin a new life on this remote and rugged stretch of [...]

Descriptors: Chile, Drama, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » 2 Comments

Priceless Gifts

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

There is an old saying that good things come in small packages. In this story from Italy, storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss show us that good things also come in furry packages. When a merchant finds himself in a land that is overrun by rats, he realizes that he has the most priceless gift [...]

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

Mama’s Favorite

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Muri loves his mama, and Mama loves him. But being one of seven, he sometimes wonders who is Mama’s favorite. He thinks maybe she loves his baby sister the most, but whenever he acts like the baby, Mama doesn’t like it. Then he wonders if she loves his oldest sister the most, because she lives [...]

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

Mcfig and Mcfly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death (with a Happy Ending)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

From the unparalleled Henrik Drescher comes a wickedly funny story about the perils of runaway rivalry (with a happy ending). McFig lives with his daughter, Rosie, in a lovely little cottage far away from anywhere big and important. One day, McFly and his son, Anton, buy the land next door. At first McFig and McFly [...]

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Jump up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it’s Lily’s big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children’s Carnival. Lily doesn’t want to wait till next year for her chance to jump up in [...]

Descriptors: Caribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment