Theme: voodoo

Haiti (Cultures of the World)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

“Explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Haiti”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: All Ages, Americas, Caribbean, Haiti, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Penalty

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Paul Faustino, known as the best soccer journalist in the business, reluctantly investigates the disappearance of eighteen-year-old Ricardo, a soccer prodigy known as “El Brujito,” while in alternate chapters a slave in old San Juan becomes a powerful voodoo priest.

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Mystery, Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment