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Age: Young Adult (Gr. 9-12)
It’s My State !: Puerto Rico (It’s My State!)
Surveys the history, geography, economy, and people of Puerto Rico.
Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Nonfiction, Puerto Rico Themes: cultures, diversity, Lifestyle, traditions Leave a comment
The Galapagos Islands (Nature’s Wonders)
The Galapagos Islands are a natural wonder in every way. They are home to an array of flora and fauna found no other place on earth. In The galapagos Islands explore the beauty and mystery surronding these islands, as well as their geography, wildlife, history, people, and the importance of the preservation of these isles.
Other Descriptors: Ecudor, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Latin America, Nonfiction Themes: conservation, Darwin, ecosystems, evolution, fauna, flora, Galapagos Islands conservation, Life Leave a comment
One More River
Lesley lives in Canada and thinks life is just great, she has got friends, she likes school and they are very comfortably off. But then her father makes a fateful decision, the whole family is going to emigrate to Israel and live a more fully Jewish life,Lesley is horrified and very resistant. However, once she [...]
Other Descriptors: Canada, Historical Fiction, Israel, Palestine Themes: adaptability, adjustment, Arab-Israeli conflict, Emigration and immigration, Friendship, Jew, Middle East, new life Leave a comment
Pieces of Me
A coming-of-age tale follows 14-year-old Mirabelle, a talented artist from a broken home, who befriends the free-spirited and confident Catherine whose friendship brings Mira out of her shell and teaches her about boys. Mira soon learns that her newly found confidence can be shattered in an instant.
Bog Child
DIGGING FOR PEAT in the mountain with his Uncle Tally, Fergus finds the body of a child, and it looks like she’s been murdered. As Fergus tries to make sense of the mad world around him—his brother on hunger-strike in prison, his growing feelings for Cora, his parents arguing over the Troubles, and him in [...]
Other Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Ireland Themes: archaeology, Iron Age, Love, Terrorism Leave a comment
Real Time
Sixteen-year-old Tomas Wanninger persuades his mother to let him leave Germany to volunteer at a kibbutz in Israel, where he experiences a violent political attack and finds answers about his own past. Read more about Real Time in WOW Review.
Other Descriptors: Fiction, Germany, Israel Themes: Arab-Israeli conflict, Holocaust, Nazis, Terrorism Leave a comment
Framed
A few things to know about Dylan He is the only boy in his entire town. His best friends are two pet chickens. Criminal instincts run in his family. And one more small thing about nine-year-old Dylan—the crime of the century has just fallen into his lap.
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Mystery Themes: arts, Crime, Friendships. family, humors, mysterious Leave a comment
Revenge of the Witch (The Last Apprentice, Book One)
For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the country, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is comimg to an end. But who will take over him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried-some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He’s the last hope; the last apprentice. [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Science Fiction Themes: Adventures, Apprentices, Fantasy, Magic, scary, Witches Leave a comment
On October 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Rosemary Wells, illustrator and author of the preschool series Max and Ruby, will be at Worlds of Words physical location on the 4th floor of the College of Education at the University of Arizona.
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