Theme: uncle

Zen Ties

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Summer has arrived — and so has Koo, Stillwater’s young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.

Descriptors: Asia, Fantasy, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Safe Return

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

After struggling with the death of her mother and father, Ursula worries about her beloved Aunt Dana who boarded a ship during very rough seas weeks ago and has not returned home, and finds herself faithfully waiting with fear and hope.

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

Rits

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When his father runs off with his girlfriend and his distraught mother is admitted to an institution, thirteen-year-old Rits goes to live with his uncle and tries to make the best of his unusual circumstances.

Descriptors: Netherlands, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Count Karlstein

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Can you hear the distant howling of hounds and the thunder of ghostly hooves? It’s All Souls’ Eve and Zamiel the Demon Huntsman has come to claim his prey! He’s headed straight for Castle Karlstein, where the evil count has hatched an evil plan; he’ll sacrifice his two young nieces to save himself. Can Lucy [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Switzerland » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Little Wolf’s Book of Badness

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Little Wolf has been brushing his teeth without being growled at, he’s been going to bed early, and he’s been far too nice to his baby brother, Smellybreff! His parents are so worried that they will never make a beast out of him that they send him off to Cunning College, where his Uncle Bigbad [...]

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

The Dog Who Loved the Moon

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When her dog becomes lovesick for the moon, a young Cuban girl and her uncle call the moon down to give the dog a kiss, with surprising results.

Descriptors: Cuba, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Mini Mia loves her Uncle Tommy. They hang out in coffee bars, go for walks, swim, and do other fun stuff. But one day Fergus appears in her uncle’s kitchen. Mini Mia does not want to share Tommy with his new boyfriend. She thinks Fergus should go back to where he came from in Scotland. [...]

Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Scandinavia, Sweden » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment