Theme: teenager

Teens in Russia

By Book Importer | Published: April 17, 2012

The Russian Federation has been an independent country since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. For Russian teenagers, this change has presented many opportunities. At school, teens are learning about a history that the communist government tried to hide. In their free time, they are learning to express themselves in ways their parents [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Russia » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Witch (Maybe)

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Beverly, who is bossy and a bit of a snob, convinces her cautious friend Elizabeth to accompany her on an adventure to the island off the coast. Gerard, Beverly’s messy brother who is barely tolerated by the girls, insists on going with them and brings his cat. Things begin to look up when at the [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Afghan Dreams: Young Voices of Afghanistan

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

This story introduces readers to children living in Kabul and in rural Afghan villages through photographic portraits and brief narrative profiles that offer a glimpse of their lives and dreams.

Descriptors: Afghanistan, Biography, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment