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Author: Kathy G. Short

Kathy G. Short

A Gift For Mama

Sick and tired of making presents for various holidays and occasions, Sara decides that for this Mother’s Day she will do something different.

Published: 1981,
Tags: Childhood, Social life and customs
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poland

Margrit’s World War Ii

In 1943, five-year-old Margrit was separated from her mother, father, and siblings and sent to a farm in Bavaria to escape the bombing in the big city of Hamburg.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Homes
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, EuropeBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, GermanyBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

The Crane

The blue-capped man who operates the crane is so attached to the machine that he never leaves it in war or in peace. Also translated by F. N. Monjo.

Published: 1970,
Tags: Population
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

The Bears’ Famous Invasion Of Sicily

In search of food, Leander, King of the Bears, leads his subjects from their safe caves in the mountains of Sicily to the valley where they triumph over many enemies.

Published: 1947,
Tags: Wildlife conservation
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy

The Magic Pudding

Bunyip Bluegum, an adventurous Australian koala bear, meets up with a sailor, a penguin, and their magic pudding, which is in constant danger of being stolen.

Published: 1918,
Tags: Intergenerational relations, Love stories, Revenge
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

Nonsense Novels

A hilarious send-up of literary genres, this collection of short stories parodies all the silliest conventions of the adventure story, the ghost story, the detective story, the historical romance and much else.

Published: 1911,
Tags: Teeth
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, NonfictionAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

An Episode Of Sparrows: A Novel

In post-World War II London, two street-tough children attempt to build a hidden garden, an act that awakens hidden courage in the children and profoundly disrupts the neighborhood.

Published: 1955,
Tags: Diaries
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

My Librarian Is A Camel

Introduces the many ways books are delivered to readers in different countries around the world, including by camel, bicycle, and wheelbarrow.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Sisters
Categories: NonfictionNonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Prince Silencio

When his son is born amid the clamor of a loud celebration, the King, who cannot tolerate noise, roars, ‘Silence’–which becomes the prince’s name.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Hunting and hunters, Lions and tigers
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Rosie and the Nightmares

Tired of having nightmares about monsters, Rosie the rabbit decides to confront her fears.

Published: 2005,
Tags: cleverness, confrontation, Fear, nightmare, Rabbit
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

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