ntroduces the history and political situation in Vietnam, and presents a variety of young refugees, who describe the reasons why they had to leave, their travels as refugees, and their experiences adjusting to a new country.
Young Adult (ages 14-18)
Material appropriate for young adults
Nightfather
A young girl and her two brothers try to come to terms with their father, who feels compelled to recount his concentration camp experiences over and over again.
Playing Beatie Bow
Disturbed that her mother could welcome back her unfaithful father, Abigail Kirk undergoes a mysterious voyage to nineteenth-century Australia, where her experiences help her to understand the power of love and to accept her father.
Freya On The Wall
Fourteen-year-old Freya, whose home has always been in East Germany, offers her view of the complex events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The Spring Tone
Plagued by headaches and nightmares, Tomomi tries to make sense of her grandmother’s death, her little brother’s obsession with saving sick and abandoned cats, and her fear that she is becoming a monster.
The Life And Death Of Adolf Hitler
Explores the life of the dangerous and destructive dictator Adolf Hitler whose aggressive foreign policies set off World War II and caused the deaths of over 6 million Jews.
Icefire
While researching the existence of dragons for an essay that could win him a trip to the Arctic, Chris realizes that an ancient treasure may exist there, guarded by bears, and that he has some role in its protection. Sequel to A fire within.
The Land And People Of The Soviet Union
Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of the Soviet Union.
Heart Of A Jaguar
Balam, a Mayan boy struggling to achieve manhood, participates in fasts, prayers, and rituals to appease the gods and bring rain to his village.
Memories Of Sun: Stories Of Africa And America
A collection of short stories and poems by authors from both continents about life in various African countries and some of the experiences and impressions of Americans in Africa and of Africans in America.