Theme: soldier

Soldier Bear

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with [...]

Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Italy » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Shaolin Tiger

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

The unlikely heroes of the Cockroach Ryu face their greatest danger yet — a warrior seeking revenge against his former teacher, Sensei Ki-Yaga.The White Tiger Temple is under threat. To help the Shaolin monks, Sensei KiYaga and the whole gang of samurai kids— from Niya Moto, the boy with one leg to Taji, the boy [...]

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

The General

By Book Importer | Published: October 26, 2011

After falling off his horse, General Jodpur discovers the beauty of flowers and nature and vows to change the world around him by bringing peace.

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Tinderbox

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

With the help of a magic tinderbox given to him by a witch, a soldier finds a fortune and pursues a princess imprisoned in a castle, in a stunning, collectible edition of a classic tale of dark adventure.

Descriptors: Denmark, Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Tinderbox

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

A retelling of Andersen’s classic tale of a brave soldier who finds love and fortune in a magic tinderbox

Descriptors: Denmark, Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Lady Friday: The Keys to the Kingdom

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Four of the seven Trustees have been defeated and their Keys taken, but for Arthur, the week is still getting worse. Suzy Blue and Fred Gold Numbers have been captured by the Piper, and his New Nithling army still controls most of the Great Maze. Superior Saturday is causing trouble wherever she can, including turning [...]

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

Sunrise over Fallujah

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Robin Perry, from Harlem, is sent to Iraq in 2003 as a member of the Civilian Affairs Battalion at the beginning of Operation Iraqui Freedom, and he will be the liaison between the military and the Iraqis. His time there profoundly changes him.

Descriptors: Iraq, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » 1 Comment