Theme: sibling's relationship

Morning Girl

Morning Girl, who loves the day, and her younger brother Star Boy, who loves the night, take turns describing their life on an island in pre-Columbian America; in Morning Girl’s last narrative, she witnesses the arrival of the first Europeans to her world.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 9 Comments

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go To Bed (Charlie And Lola)

Charlie helps Lola get ready for bed, despite the tigers, whales, and other animals that serve as obstacles.

Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment