An allegory of emotional growth and human kinship in which Ghost Catcher solves people’s problems and they in turn help him.
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Grandfather’s Dream
After the end of the war in Vietnam, a young boy’s grandfather dreams of restoring the wetlands of the Mekong delta, hoping that the large cranes that once lived there will return.
Beyond The Mango Tree
While living in Liberia with her possessive, diabetic mother and often-absent father, twelve-year-old Sarina longs for a friend with whom to experience the world beyond her yard.
The Night Has Ears: African Proverbs
This book presents a collection of twenty-six proverbs, some serious and some humorous, from a variety of African tribes.
The Flame Tree
Just before the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, an anti-American Muslim group gains power in Java, and Isaac, the twelve-year-old son of American missionary doctors, finds his world turned upside-down.
The Legend of the Poinsettia
When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.
The Rim Of The Morning: Six Stories
This collection of six stories by the renowned Australian author Colin Thiele is about life on the wild South Australian coast.
Dagestan
An exploration of the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic of Dagestan. Also written by Oksana Buranbaeva.
Pino and the Signora’s Pasta
Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.
Who Built the Pyramid?
Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.