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Materials from Europe

Montmorency on the Rocks: Doctor, Aristocrat, Murderer?

In Victorian London, when Montmorency and his alter ego, Scarper, reunite with Dr. Farcett, the two cooperate to capture a bomber and become involved in solving the mystery of the poisoning of a village of Scottish children.

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

The Amazing Story Of Adolphus Tips

When Boowie reads his grandmother’s diary, he learns of her childhood in World War II England when American and British soldiers practiced for D-Day’s invasion in the area of her home, and about her beloved cat, Adolphus Tip.

Published: 2005,
Tags: cat, families, World War II
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

White Peak Farm

Teenage Jeannie unfolds the triumphs and tragedies of her close-knit family as they face violent changes on their isolated Derbyshire farm.

Published: 1990,
Tags: Refugees and exiles
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

My Daddy Is a Giant

A little boy’s father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father’s hair.

Published: 2005,
Tags: father, Love, Perspective
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Foundling Fox

An orphan fox is fed and protected by a reluctant vixen, who finds in the end that she loves him as much as her own three kits.

Published: 1984,
Tags: Immigrants
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Primary (ages 6-9)

Daniel Half Human: And The Good Nazi

Young Daniel Kraushaar and his friends dream of joining the Hitler Youth in 1930s Germany, but when Daniel learns his mother is Jewish his connections to the Nazis will have fateful consequences.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Art and artists, Children
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, Historical FictionEurope, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Miko. “No Bath! No Way!”

When his mother wants him to take a bath before going to bed, Miko explains that he does not want to wash off his perfect day.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Bathing, Bedtime, mothers, mouse
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato

A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Nature, Storytellers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Boy Who Held Back the Sea

By blocking a leaking hole in the dike, a young boy saves his town from destruction.

Published: 1987,
Tags: bravery, Rescues
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Historical FictionEurope, Fiction, Historical Fiction, NetherlandsEurope, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Netherlands, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Netherlands, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Dogboy

In 1346, twelve-year-old Brind, an orphaned kennel boy raised with hunting dogs at an English manor, accompanies his master to France, where he must fend for himself when both his master and their dogs are lost in a decisive battle.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Adventures, Orphans
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Historical FictionEurope, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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