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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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Americas

Materials from the Americas

Maria Chapdelaine

This timeless French Canadian story of a young woman who, while enduring her harsh natural surroundings, must choose between three suitors and family duty is vividly brought to life with beautiful artwork.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Fathers and sons
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Historical FictionAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

In Flanders Fields :The Story Of The Poem By John Mccrae

Presents the context for the writing of the famous poem by the Canadian medical officer, John McCrae, who attended injured soldiers in Flanders during the First World War.

Featured in WOW Review Volume X, Issue 2.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Dance, Dreams, World War I
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Historical FictionAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Walking With The Dead

When the ancient Greek mummy in his father’s basement museum of oddities gets up and begs for help, twelve-year-old Alex and his sidekick Freddie not only find themselves tackling a brutal local bully, but also taking a journey to the netherworld.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Adventures, Heroes
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller

Awake And Dreaming

While living a miserable, poverty-stricken life with her young, irresponsible mother, nine-year-old Theo dreams of belonging to a real family but finds a shadowy figure haunting her thoughts.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Friendship, Mothers and daughters
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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