Theme: triumph

Second Fiddle

By Book Importer | Published: May 10, 2011

The author of Heart of a Shepherd offers another sensitive portrayal of military families, this time stationed abroad, in the city of Berlin at that historic time just after the Wall came down.When 13-year-old Jody and her friends save a badly beaten Russian soldier from drowning, they put into motion a chain of events that [...]

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

The Treasure Chest

By Book Importer | Published: April 4, 2011

A rainbow-colored magic fish helps Laifu protect his bride-to-be from the evil ruler Funtong.

Descriptors: Asia, China, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

Retells, in easy text, of the Sheriff of Nottingham’s plot to hold an archery contest in order to capture the outlaw Robin Hood, but Robin and his band of merry men arrive in disguise with a plan of their own.

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

Red Midnight

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

When guerrilla soldiers strike Santiago’s village, they shoot at everyone in their path. Dos Vías is on fire, and the night glows red. “Take the cayuco and sail to the United States of America. Now go!” Santiago’s uncle Ramos tells him, and Santiago, twelve, and his four-year-old sister, Angelina, flee.
With a map, a machete, and [...]

Descriptors: Guatemala, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Child Cruncher

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Being kidnapped is not as thrilling as one plucky girl had hoped. Her big, ugly villain turns out to be an ordinary child cruncher. What a disappointment! Instead of taking her on all sorts of adventures, he only wants to eat her up. Luckily, she knows just what to do.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Netherlands, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » 1 Comment