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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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River Boy

Knowing that he is dying, Jess’s grandfather insists on returning to the river he had known as a boy to finish a special painting and fulfill a life-long dream.

Published: 1997,
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Golden & Grey: An Unremarkable Boy And A Rather Remarkable Ghost

When a downhearted ghost becomes the ‘invisible friend’ of an eleven-year-old boy who is an outcast in his new school, the two help each other find their place in their respective worlds.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Courage, Fear
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

The Jamie And Angus Stories

A collection of six stories about Jamie and his stuffed animal Angus, an inseparable pair.

Published: 2002,
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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)

Pizza For The Queen

In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Cooking, Description and travel, food, recipes
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

Three Songs For Courage

In 1956, 16-year-old Gordon Westley finds his summer vacation shattered by tragedy, forcing him to come face-to-face with the darkest–and the sweetest–side of human nature.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Art and artists, Friendship
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Kensuke’s Kingdom

When Michael and his dog Stella are swept off his family’s yacht, they wash up on a desert island and are struggling to survive–until they realize they are not alone. Original illustrated version.

Published: 1999,
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan

The Heaven Shop

Binti and her siblings struggle to survive when they are split up and sent to different parts of Malawi after their parents die of AIDS.

Published: 2005,
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, MalawiAfrica, Fiction, Malawi, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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.

Published: 1997,
Tags: ancestors, Animals, Dream, Family, jungle, Mayan
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Grandmother’s Song

A Mexican Indian grandmother can feel the fear in her grandaughter’s bones, so she strokes and hugs her to give her courage, dignity, trust, and skill which the grandaughter eventually passes on to her own grandchildren.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Arab-Israeli conflict
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

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