Theme: Self confidence

Icefall

By Book Importer | Published: December 5, 2011

Princess Solveig and her siblings are trapped in a hidden fortress tucked between towering mountains and a frozen fjord, along with her best friend and an army of restless soldiers, all awaiting news of the king’s victory in battle, but as they wait for winter’s end and the all-encompassing ice to break, acts of treachery [...]

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

Willow’s Whispers

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2010

Willow’s voice, soft and shy as a secret, goes unheard by everyone at school and causes her to end of troubles.  (Having to drink orange juice at snack time when she has asked to nicely for apple is just one disappointment)  After a night of wishing, thinking and planning for a way to make louder [...]

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

Seven Daughters and Seven Sons

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

In an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different. Buran cannot — Buran will not-sit quietly at home and wait to be married to the man her father chooses. Determined to use her skills and earn a fortune, she instead disguises herself as a boy and travels by camel caravan to a distant [...]

Descriptors: Folklore, Iraq, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Lamplighter

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Orphan Rossamünd Bookchild has been sworn into the Emperor’s service—his duty is to light the lamps along the Emperor’s highways and protect travelers from the ferocious bogles that live in the wild. But he’s found it no easier to fit in with the lamplighters than he did with the foundlings—always too small and too meek—and [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Ruby Sings the Blues

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ruby’s voice is so loud, it’s driving everyone crazy! Then Ruby’s jazz-playing neighbors come up with a plan to help her control her volume. Ruby finally learns to sing to her heart’s content without everyone needing earplugs!

Descriptors: Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Outcasts

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A much-anticipated school trip to England’s West Country turns into a life-changing adventure for five high school misfits when they fall into another dimension while exploring the house in which they are staying.

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Willy And Max: A Holocaust Story

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

In Belgium during World War II, Willy becomes friends with Max and his Jewish family, and although they become separated, they remain related by a bond of friendship and a special painting.

Descriptors: Belgium, Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Younguncle Comes To Town

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

In a small town in northern India, three siblings await their father’s youngest brother, Younguncle, who is said to be somewhat eccentric.

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

The Riddle

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

The further translation of a manuscript from the lost civilization of Edil-Amarandah which chronicles the experiences of 16-year-old Maerad, a gifted Bard, as she seeks the answer to the Riddle of the Treesong and continues to battle the Dark forces.

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Maria’s Secret

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

As the villagers of San Pedro prepare to celebrate Mamacita’s one hundredth birthday, Mamacita and her great-great-granddaughter are planning a surprise of their own.

Descriptors: Americas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: » Comments closed