Theme: Uncles

The Midnight Tunnel

By Book Importer | Published: May 12, 2011

In 1905, Suzanna is in training to be a well-mannered hostess at a Loch Harbor, New Brunswick, hotel, but her dream of being a detective gets a boost when a seven-year-old guest goes missing and Suzanna’s uncle, a famous detective, comes to solve the case.

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Do You Know Me

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Although he is continually getting into trouble, Tapiwa’s uncle becomes her best friend when he comes from Mozambique to live with her family in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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

Younguncle Comes to Town

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 7, 2007

In a small town in northern India, three siblings await their father’s youngest brother, Younguncle, who is said to be somewhat eccentric.

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Space Dogs

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

Commanders Belka and Strelka, of the planet Gersbach, board their dog-shaped vehicle and head for earth, where they attempt to capture two power-seeking renegades and hope to save their own planet from destruction.

Descriptors: Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Science Fiction » Tagged » Comments closed

Kyrgyzstan

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

As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Kyrgyzstan.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Kyrgyzstan, Nonfiction » Other Themes: » Comments closed