Theme: War and conflict

Dagestan

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

An exploration of the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic of Dagestan. Also written by Oksana Buranbaeva.

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

L’chaim: The Story Of A Russian

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

A unique photographic essay captures the world of a twelve-year-old Jewish boy whose family emigrated from the former Soviet Union in search of religious freedom.

Descriptors: Europe, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Unvisibles

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

After twelve-year-old Oliver recites an ancient Indian magical spell and becomes invisible, he enlists the aid of his classmate, Nicky, and the two of them join forces to undo the damage as well as to help their families and themselves.

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

Nightfather

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

A young girl and her two brothers try to come to terms with their father, who feels compelled to recount his concentration camp experiences over and over again.

Descriptors: Europe, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: » Comments closed

The Plague

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

In book two of The Crow Chronicles, a mysterious plague hits the Kinaar family. Sick and alone, Kyp knows only that he must find Kym, who has been captured by humans and taken far to the east.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed

A Little Piece Of Ground

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

During the Israeli occupation of Ramallah in the West Bank of Palestine, twelve-year-old Karim and his friends create a secret place for themselves where they can momentarily forget the horrors of war. Also written by Sonia Nimr. Click here to read the Worlds of Words review.

Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Palestine » Other Themes: , » 3 Comments