Thirteen-year-old Moon Feather is chosen to join a dangerous pilgrimage to Mexico City to pick up live white-tailed deer, to be used to reestablish the natural population on Huichol land in the mountains.
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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.
Journey Of A Thousand Miles
Lee has always yearned for adventure, but when his own family dicide to escape from Vietnam with 40 people crammed tightly in a rickety fishing boat, he’s not so sure.
Hello, Twins
Although twins Charlotte and Simon do everything differently and do not look alike, they still share a special bond.
Flying Feet: A Story Of Irish Dance
Based on a true tale, two master dancers compete for the chance to teach the people of Ballyconneely, Ireland, how to dance.
Tapestry Of Hope: Holocaust Writing For Young People
Offers poetry, drama, prose, and personal narratives addressing different aspects of the Holocaust, with topics ranging from the struggle to hide from the Nazis to life after the Holocaust. Also edited by Irene N. Watts.
Greetings From Sandy Beach
A young girl describes her family’s camping trip at the beach and the new friends they make there.
Priscilla And Rosy
A tempting boat trip tests an alley-rat’s loyalty to her best friend.
Binya’s Blue Umbrella
Binya, a young girl living in rural India, trades her leopard-claw necklace for a dainty blue umbrella, but the local tea shop proprietor wants the umbrella for himself.
Prince Silencio
When his son is born amid the clamor of a loud celebration, the King, who cannot tolerate noise, roars, ‘Silence’–which becomes the prince’s name.