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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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On Ram

The animals that Ram

Published: 1998,
Tags: Orphans, Pirates
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Trick Of The Mind

he struggles of several young people who confront family problems, emotional problems, unrequited love, mystery, and violence, is told from alternating viewpints of Matt and Erin.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Family life, Intergenerational relations, Maori
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

World Faiths: Islam

Covers the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as well as the development and history of Islam, the sacred text of the Koran, and important geographic locations like Mecca and Medina.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Lullabies
Categories: FictionFiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Web Of Lies

Giving in to pressure to join a violent gang in London, twelve-year-old Femi is caught acting as a drug courier and confesses to the police, endangering his family’s request for asylum when Femi’s gang attempts to kill his family in retaliation.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Friendship
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Old John

Things are never quite the same after Jacob and Laura’s lovable but idiosyncratic grandfather moves in.

Published: 1990,
Tags: Art and artists, Family problems
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Wanda And The Wild Hair

Although Wanda loves her wild hair, all the adults in her life think it’s just horrific, so after a series of mishaps with a magpie, a cat, and a large English sheepdog, Wanda is finally convinced that something needs to be done.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Economic conditions, Holidays and festivals, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Juan Tuza And The Magic Pouch

As a reward for their good deeds and hard work in the Mexican desert, Juan Tuza the prairie dog and Pepe the armadillo receive a magic bag, which produces anything they need.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Animals, Fairies, Pregnancy, Witches
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FantasyAmericas, Fantasy, FictionAmericas, Fantasy, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fantasy, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Ben Over Night

Ben loves to play at his best friend’s house, but when it’s time for a sleepover all Ben can think about is going home. Ben’s brother and sister try some creative solutions to help their younger sibling get over his fear.

Published: 2005,
Tags: People with disabilities
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Little Fear

A strong minded older woman, Mrs. Tucker moves to a small, isolated cottage in Australia where she discovers a Njimbin–a gnomelike spirit–and she must use all her cleverness to win the battle with it for her new home.

Published: 1983,
Tags: Ethnic relations, Holocaust, Holocaust survivors, Personal narrative, World War II
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

Bare Hands

A boy confronts his mother’s suitor on New Year’s Eve when the boy kills the man’s duck and, in a fit of anger, the man kills the boy’s dog.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Monsters
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, NetherlandsEurope, Fiction, Netherlands, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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