A collection of international stories–originating from such places as Japan, Canada, Africa and Eastern Europe–all share a sense of irreverence and a taste for bodily functions, loud noises, and bad manners.
Rude Stories
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Smokescreen
Kerry’s first summer job away from Toronto takes her into the forests of northwestern Ontario, where danger in the form of widespread fires of suspicious origin lead her to uncover a crime of international scale that threatens her life.
Sworn Enemies
Aaron and Zev have been protected from serving in the Czar’s army for very different reasons–Aaron’s father has always paid to keep his scholarly son free. Zev takes the job of khapper, kidnapping other poor, young Jewish boys to fulfill the czar’s army quotas. Zev’s jealousy of Aaron turns to hate when he discovers that the girl he loves is to marry Aaron. When Zev decides to rid himself of Aaron forever, he kidnaps him and turns him over to serve in the army. He knows Aaron’s fate is sealed–few survive the forced labor. A trick of fate, however, pits the boys against each other face-to-face. Sworn enemies, they must endure the cruel captivity together. Will they join forces to survive or will they destroy each other?
My Duck
A little girl writes a story and soon it has a life of its own.
Brief Thief
“A lizard takes the liberty of using what seem to be some old underpants when he runs out of toilet paper. What he doesn’t count on is that his own conscience and an outraged rabbit will be watching.”
The Pig In The Pond
Pigs don’t swim, or so it’s said. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, the pig on Neligan’s farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and the geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure the heat no longer—splash!—this sweltering pig takes a dive, throwing the entire farm into an uproar. It isn’t long, however, before the refreshing idea catches on, and the pig finds that she’s got company! This spirited tale with its exuberant illustrations is sure to be a hit with all those young and old who ever wanted to take the plunge.
Seaside Dream
At a beachside birthday party, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present plus the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.
Do The Whales Still Sing?
An old man tells the lighthouse boy about a successful sea captain who had made his fortune hunting whales, until their song entered his heart.
Bheka ukuthi ngubani okuthandayo!/Look Who Loves You!
This book is for young children (birth to 3) dealing will death in the family. It is written in a rhythmic manner using some phrases from a traditional lullaby indicating to a young child how her family loves and cares for her, despite the fact that her mother passed away.
The No 1 Car Spotter And The Firebird
Oluwalase Babatunde Benson, the No. 1 car spotter in his community, must find a way to make the fabulous Firebird pass through his village.