Theme: tyranny

Rebel!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 8, 2009

When the General marches into Burma to take over, one student is brave enough to rebel.

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The Well of Sacrifice

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Eveningstar Macaw lives in a glorious Mayan city in the ninth century. When the king falls ill and dies, the city begins to crumble. An evil high priest, Great Skull Zero, orders the sacrifice of those who might become king, including Eveningstar’s beloved brother. As Eveningstar attempts to stop the sacrifice and to save her [...]

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