Twins James and Amanda are baffled as to why a girl with a broken wing shows up outside their attic window one night, demanding to be let in and then not leaving except to cause trouble, until one day her purpose becomes clear.
Intermediate (ages 9-14)
Material appropriate for intermediate age groups
Land Of Yesterday, Land Of Tomorrow: Discovering Chinese Central Asia
An informative look at the little-known Xinjiang Province of China, closed to foreigners in 1949 and only reopened in 1984, detailing its history, its use as a testing ground for nuclear weapons, its natural resources, and its people.
19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East
Nineteen poems about the Middle East and about being an Arab American living in the United States.
The Subtle Knife
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
In Ned’s Head
Eleven-year-old Ned, who prefers the name Treb, uses his diary to record his wild thoughts about romance, school, and the rest of his eventful life.
Journey Of A Thousand Miles
Lee has always yearned for adventure, but when his own family dicide to escape from Vietnam with 40 people crammed tightly in a rickety fishing boat, he’s not so sure.
Morocco
As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Morocco. Also by Orin Hargraves.
Atlas Of Ancient Egypt
The Atlas of Ancient Egypt explores the contrasting landscapes of desert, delta, and river valley, focusing on Egypt’s natural environment, plants and animals, people and industries, and cities and cemeteries.
Canada: The People
The heritage of Canada’s various peoples and cultures, along with the everyday lives of Canadians, are among the topics discussed.
The Mermaid Summer
With the help of her brother, Jon, nine-year-old Anna daringly seeks to discover the secret means to undo a mermaid’s curse upon their grandfather.