Theme: World War II

A Little Fear

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

A strong minded older woman, Mrs. Tucker moves to a small, isolated cottage in Australia where she discovers a Njimbin–a gnomelike spirit–and she must use all her cleverness to win the battle with it for her new home.

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

The Little House In The Snow

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

It’s autumn, and Rabbit needs to find a place to live for the winter, safe from his enemies. He tries staying with other animals and other places, but finally decides to live in a house made of snow.

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

Malka

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

In the winter of 1943, a Polish physician and her older daughter make a dangerous and arduous trek to Hungary while seven-year-old Malka, who they were forced to leave behind when she became ill, fends for herself in a ghetto.

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

Grandpa’s Angel

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

An elderly man shares his life story with his grandson, complete with long, dangerous walks to school, war, love and marriage, and a very special protector.

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Comments closed