When Boowie reads his grandmother’s diary, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practiced for D-Day’s invasion in the area of her home, and about her beloved cat, Adolphus Tip.
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The Treasures of Trinkamalee
With the background of The Arabian Nights, this book deals with themes of young men’s folly, greed, adventure, crime and punishment. An old man narrates how years earlier he and friends set out to see the world and to find riches to bring home.
A Girl Named Disaster
While fleeing from Mozambique to Zimbabwe to escape an unwanted marriage, Nhamo, an eleven-year-old Shona girl, struggles to escape drowning and starvation and in so doing comes close to the luminous world of the African spirits.
I’ll Sing You One-O
Reunited with her long-lost twin brother, twelve-year-old Gemma constantly tests the boundaries of acceptable behavior while relying on angels to help her connect with her new family.
Mario’s Mayan Journey
A young Mexican dreams that he meets two Mayan children and together they visit ancient ruins in the jungles of the Yucatan.
Wash Your Hands!
When the little princess hears about the germs and nasties living all around her, she understands the importance of washing her hands a lot.
Gypsy Girl
After she is orphaned, seven-year-old Kizzy, who has lived as a Romany, or Gypsy, all her life, must face a small English town’s intolerance and find herself a new home and family. Originally published as The Diddakoi.
Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear
Dougal the teddy bear is tossed in with the garbage after newer, cleaner toys enter into his household, but he makes a new home at the dump when he is rescued along with other stuffed animals.
World Faiths: Islam
Covers the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as well as the development and history of Islam, the sacred text of the Koran, and important geographic locations like Mecca and Medina.
Pancake Dreams
Stefan loves the way his grandmother makes pancakes, but she lives far from him. One day he has an idea on how to get some of his favorite treats.