Young Prince Rashko is frustrated with his familyÑno one does any thinking but him! The kingdom and castle seem to be in the hands of fools. So when Rashko’s parents mysteriously disappear and the evil Baron Temny parks his army outside the castle walls, it is up to the young prince to save the day. But there is more to this castle and its history than meets the eye, and Rashko will have to embrace his ancestry, harness a dragon, and use his sword-fighting skills to stop the baron and save the kingdom. Along the way, he realizes that his family is not quite as stupid as he always thought. Master storyteller Joseph Bruchac, known for his smart, gripping Native American books, here combines his signature action and adventure with a large dose of humor, which just brings this story to a whole new level.
Short Stories – Anthologies – Collections
George And Martha Two Great Friends Early Reader
Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.
Talk That Talk: An Anthology of African-American Storytelling
Compilation of tales from Afro-American folklore. Among the storytellers included are Zora Neale Hurston, Nikki Giovanni, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Leadbelly.
Pedro: Fools the Gringo and Other Tales of a Latin American Trickster
This collection of 12 brief Latin American trickster tales is lively and humorous.
The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales
A collection of folktales gathered by the author in Haiti with comments on Haitian folklore.
Kintaro’s Adventures And Other Japanese Children’s Stories
Singing turtles, a boy who wrestles wolves and a host of other beloved characters can be found in Kintaro’s Adventures and Other Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories. This volume contains six stories, including “How to Fool a Cat,” “The Princess and the Herdboy” and “Kintaro’s Adventures.”
Maudie and Bear
Bear’s world revolves around Maudie. Maudie’s world also revolves around Maudie. In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie is unwavering and his devotion will win over readers of all ages.
Hey, 13!
A collection of thirteen short stories about the ups and downs of being thirteen years old.
The Tree Is Older Than You Are
This gathering of poems and stories, told in both the original Spanish and translated English, transcends borders as it invites readers into a shared world of ideas, visions and dreams. Sixty-four great Mexican writers and painters are collected here, including Rosario Castellanos, Alberta Blanco, Octavio Paz, and Julio Galan.
The Mermaid of Warsaw
Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland’s folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik’s Second Breakfast, set deep in the Wieliczka salt mines, The Turnip-Counter from Karkonosze and The Copper Coin of Wineta, alongside stories from Poznan and the Polish lakes.