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Skellig

Unhappy about his baby sister’s illness and the chaos of moving into a dilapidated old house, Michael retreats to the garage and finds a mysterious stranger who is something like a bird and something like an angel.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Religious life and customs, Social life and customs
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Peach Heaven

The Korean town where Yangsook lives is famous for wonderful peaches, but one year a heavy rainstorm ushers the farmers’ crop down the mountain where children eagerly eat the expensive treat.

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Published: 2005,
Tags: Problems, Rain
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, KoreaAsia, Fiction, Korea, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Bring Me The Head Of Oliver Plunkett

When the head of Saint Oliver Plunkett is stolen from Drogheda Cathedral, Eddie and his gang use their wits to search for the relic while trying to outsmart the town’s most notorious criminal.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Heroes, Knights and knighthood
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland

Dare Truth Or Promise

Louie Angelo, a high school senior who plans to be a lawyer, falls in love with a girl who lives in a pub and just wants to get through her exams so she can become a chef.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Friendship, Voyages and travels
Categories: FictionFiction, New ZealandFiction, New Zealand, OceaniaFiction, New Zealand, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The 7 Professors Of The Far North

Eleven-year-old Sam and his new friends, brother and sister Ben and Zara, set off for the Arctic to try and rescue the siblings’ great-uncle and five other professors from the mad scientist holding them prisoner.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Orphans, Romanies
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Private Peaceful

When Thomas Peaceful’s older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Animals, Bedtime, Siblings
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

I’ve Won, No I’ve Won, No I’ve Won

Lola wants to win every game against her older brother Charlie, even if it means making up creative shortcuts.

Published: ,
Tags: Cooperation, Generosity, Humor, sharing
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A Girl Named Disaster

While fleeing from Mozambique to Zimbabwe to escape an unwanted marriage, Nhamo, an eleven-year-old Shona girl, struggles to escape drowning and starvation and in so doing comes close to the luminous world of the African spirits.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Gardens and gardeners, Rabbits, Toys
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mozambique

Brother Juniper

Worried about having left the overly-generous Brother Juniper in charge of their chapel when they went out to preach, the other friars are not prepared for what they find upon their return.

Published: 2006, Clarion Books
Tags: church, Generosity, kindness
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Goodbye, Vietnam

Thirteen-year-old Mai and her family embark on a dangerous sea voyage from Vietnam to Hong Kong to escape the unpredictable and often brutal Vietnamese government.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Money, Puzzles
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Vietnam

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