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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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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)

The Breadwinner

Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women’s freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father’s arrest.

Featured in Vol. I, issue 2 of WOW Review.

Published: 2001,
Tags: freedom, gender roles, Hardship, Money, work
Categories: AfghanistanAfghanistan, AsiaAfghanistan, Asia, FictionAfghanistan, Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Pig Tale

When they find a treasure chest in the orchard, two discontented pigs abandon their rural paradise for what they think will be the pleasures of a more luxurious life.

Published: 1973,
Tags: Proverbs
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Turning

When sixteen-year-old Ben Larsson is forced to move to London with his estranged father after his mother’s death, unexplained events begin to happen and an ancient force begins to lure him into nearby woods.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Orphans, Robbers and outlaws, School and teachers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Spilled Water

After her father’s death, Lu Si-Yan’s uncle sells her to a rich family who expect her to work as their servant until she is old enough to marry their son, but when she runs away things only get worse.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Adolescence
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FictionAsia, China, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

I Lost My Dad

A small boy loses his Dad while browsing in the toy section of a department store.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Family life, School and teachers
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FictionAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Japan, Picture Book

Crazy Cars For Crazy Kids

Filled with wild and weird cars for every taste, kids will love this book of cars which double as amusement parks, fishing boats, or dog exercisers, and will love studying the pictures’ details and unique elements to be discovered over time.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Personal narrative
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Eva Underground

In 1978, a high school senior is forced by her widowed father to move from their comfortable Chicago suburb to help with an underground education movement in communist Poland.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Choices and decisions
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, PolandEurope, Fiction, Poland, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Magnificent Nose And Other Marvels

Aristan the magic spider befriends a group of unique and resourceful children.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Childhood, Children, Social life and customs
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Monkey For Sale

When Luzolo goes to market with her parents, she learns that it takes a great deal of bartering to finally get what she wants.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Adventures, families, Magic, Revenge
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Democratic Republic of the CongoAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, FictionAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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