Theme: Ships

Marooned: The Strange But True Adventures of Alexander Selkirk

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In 1704, Alexander Selkirk was voyaging across the South Pacific when, after arguing with the ship’s captain, he was put ashore—alone—on an uninhabited island. Equipped with little more than a musket and his wits, Selkirk not only survived in complete solitude for more than four years, but to came to be quite comfortable and happy. [...]

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

Saving The Griffin

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Three American siblings on holiday in a small Italian town encounter an extraordinary creature and find adventure, mystery, and a whole new world of trouble. For Kate, life back home in Minnesota is a not-so-distant memory. Her father’s work has brought the family overseas to a countryside estate in Tuscany. Kate spends much of her [...]

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Amazon Basin: Vanishing Cultures

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This photo-essay by internationally acclaimed photographer Jan Reynolds offers a rare glimpse into the life of the Yanomama of the Amazon Basin.The award-winning Vanishing Cultures seven-book series, now available again in beautiful, updated editions. Features photographic accounts of children from indigenous cultures around the world-exploring their daily lives, relationships with their environments, and challenges in [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction, Venezuela » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Drita, My Homegirl

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the friendships that help you get through it. Fleeing war-torn Kosovo, ten-year-old Drita and her family move to America with the dream of living a typical American life. But with this hope comes the struggle to adapt and fit in. How can Drita [...]

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If Not for The Calico Cat

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

In Japan, the ship The Jade Lotus takes a calico cat aboard for good luck, but the crew still runs into all kinds of trouble.

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed