Theme: Social conditions

Milkweed

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

The hardship and cruelty of life in the ghettos of Warsaw during the Nazi occupation of World War II is captured through the eyes of a young Jewish orphan who must use all his wits and courage to survive unimaginable events and circumstances.

Descriptors: Europe, Historical Fiction, Poland, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Comments closed

From Charlie’s Point Of View

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

Best friends Bernadette and Charlie begin seventh grade and help unravel the mysterious case of the Stocking Bandit.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

Kisses From Rosa

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

While her mother is treated for a serious illness, Rosa stays with her aunt and cousin on a farm in the Black Forest.

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

Let’s Go Traveling In Mexico

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

Describes a trip through Mexico guided by Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, and celebrating each season of the year.

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

The Nutcracker

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

On Christmas Eve, a little Russian girl and her brother protect her nutcracker doll from mice, and are rewarded by him by being transported to a land of wonders, in this adaptation of the fairy tale.

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

What’s Inside?

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

Children can peek inside various objects, such as teddy bears and television sets, before discovering what’s inside their mother’s tummy.

Descriptors: Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

First Apple

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

The author describes 1940s China and her quest, as a nine-year-old girl, to buy a precious apple for her grandmother’s birthday. By the author of A Day on a Shrimp Boat.

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