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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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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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I Need You More Than I Love You And I Love You To Bits

Published: 2008, Front Street
Tags: Depression, Family and social issues, growing up, novels in verse, romance
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, SwedenRealistic Fiction, Sweden, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Safe Return

Published: 1996, Candlewick
Tags: Death, Hope, island, Loneliness, loss of family, Orphans, waiting
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Sweden

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Fighting Ruben Wolfe

Published: 2001, Arthur A. Levine Books
Tags: emotions and feelings, Family, Poverty, Siblings, Sports
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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The Reminder

Published: 2008, Ginee Seo Books
Tags: computers, Death, Family, parents, STEM
Categories: EuropeEurope, IcelandEurope, Iceland, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Out of Their Minds

Published: 1998, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Adventure, Humor, Imagination, journeys, psychic ability, Sorcery
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Fat Man

Published: 1997, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: bullies, Crime and punishment, Horror
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), New ZealandFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), New Zealand, Oceania

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The Champion

Published: 1993, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: injuries, prejudice, race, soldier, World War II
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), New ZealandHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), New Zealand, Oceania

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The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance

Published: 1985, Scholastic
Tags: Adventure, Magic, paranormal, Rescues, Witches
Categories: AwardsAwards, Carnegie MedalAwards, Carnegie Medal, FantasyAwards, Carnegie Medal, Fantasy, New ZealandAwards, Carnegie Medal, Fantasy, New Zealand, OceaniaAwards, Carnegie Medal, Fantasy, New Zealand, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Captain Hawaii

Published: 1994, Harpercollins Childrens Books
Tags: Adventure, Hawaii
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, United StatesRealistic Fiction, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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See Ya, Simon

Published: 1994, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: Death, Friendship, Grief, Illness and disease, People with disabilities
Categories: New ZealandNew Zealand, OceaniaNew Zealand, Oceania, Realistic FictionNew Zealand, Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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