Theme: Time travel

Memories Of Sun: Stories Of Africa And America

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

A collection of short stories and poems by authors from both continents about life in various African countries and some of the experiences and impressions of Americans in Africa and of Africans in America.

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

The Ghost Horse Of Meadow Green

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

Kim is new to the area and looking forward to the day her ill grandmother comes to live with her family, but when life with her grandmother turns out to be different than she had expected, her interest shifts to a beautiful black horse.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Story of A Boy Named Will, Who Went Sledding Down the Hill

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

As he sleds swiftly down the hill, a boy runs into a hunter, a dog, a fox, a hare, and a bear.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Russia » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Panda

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

While on an expedition to western China with his father, twelve-year-old Jake sees a panda but when he tries to take its picture the camera breaks and no one believes his story.

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

Marta And The Bicycle

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

After Marta the cow watches the annual bicycle race go through her town, she decides to build her own bicycle and teach herself to ride.

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

A Chance Child

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

Compelled to search for his half-brother Creep who some people insist is nonexistent, Christopher locates Parliamentary Papers containing Nathaniel Creep’s personal narrative of working conditions during the Industrial Revolution 100 years earlier.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed