Theme: teenager

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

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

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