Theme: Self confidence

Mythspring

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

It is an anthology of original short fiction, each story inspired by a different Canadian myth or work of music. Also edited by Genevieve Kierans.

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

The Treasures of Trinkamalee

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

With the background of The Arabian Nights, this book deals with themes of young men’s folly, greed, adventure, crime and punishment. An old man narrates how years earlier he and friends set out to see the world and to find riches to bring home.

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

Sebastian’s Roller Skates

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

Sebastian, a boy so shy he cannot talk to neighbors, teachers, or schoolmates, finds a pair of roller skates in the park, and his confidence grows as he teaches himself to skate.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Spain » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed