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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Valley Of Secrets

When strange events occur in his newly inherited house in Cornwall, England, Stephen, a teenager who was abandoned at birth, investigates the mystery and his family history using clues found in a travel journal kept by his great uncle Theo.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Hinduism
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Dreamkeeper

In his letter to Alice, Grandfather describes how the Dreamkeeper captures the dreams that are full of dragons, witches, goblins, and elves, and keeps them safely away in dreamland.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Holocaust, Jews in the Netherlands, Personal narrative, World War II
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Azerbaijan

An overview of the history, culture, peoples, religion, government, and geography of Azerbaijan.

Published: 2006,
Categories: AsiaAsia, AzerbaijanAsia, Azerbaijan, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Azerbaijan, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato

A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Nature, Storytellers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Hello, Twins

Although twins Charlotte and Simon do everything differently and do not look alike, they still share a special bond.

Published: 2006,
Tags: bond, Generosity and sharing, Twins
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Wales (UK)

Forest Of The Pygmies

Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cold and his grandmother travel to Africa on an elephant-led safari, but discover a corrupt world of poaching and slavery.

Published: ,
Tags: corruption, discovery, Grandmother, safari, slavery, Travel, Young adult
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, KenyaAfrica, Fiction, Kenya, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Stars in My Geddoh’s Sky

Alex’s Arabic-speaking grandfather comes to visit the United States, and Alex learns about his grandfather’s Middle Eastern homeland.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Bears, Rulers and leaders
Categories: EgyptEgypt, FictionEgypt, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Kazakhstan

Discusses the topography, location, ethnic mixture, history, and current political climate of the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Community, Social life and customs
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), KazakhstanAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Kazakhstan, Nonfiction

The Unvisibles

After twelve-year-old Oliver recites an ancient Indian magical spell and becomes invisible, he enlists the aid of his classmate, Nicky, and the two of them join forces to undo the damage as well as to help their families and themselves.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Occupations, War and conflict
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Little Ching And Hu Tzu Guard The Cornfield

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Published: 1974,
Tags: Friendship, Race relations
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FictionAsia, China, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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