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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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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
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1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Twenty-Four Hours

Published: 2000, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: city life, Drug and alcohol abuse, Family and social issues
Categories: New ZealandNew Zealand, OceaniaNew Zealand, Oceania, Realistic FictionNew Zealand, Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Finn’s Search

Published: 1994, Holiday House
Tags: bullies, Country life, excavation, Friendship
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionEngland (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Scotland (UK)

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Looking For Miza

Published: 2008, Scholastic
Tags: conservation, Gorillas, protection
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Democratic Republic of the CongoAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, NonfictionAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Sahwira: An African Friendship

Published: 2009, Candlewick
Tags: diversity, Friendship, Missions, prejudice, Protests, Racism
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Historical FictionAfrica, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Zimbabwe

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Dreamhunter (The Dreamhunter Duet, Book 1)

Published: 2006, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: Danger, Mystery, Sorcery, Supernatural
Categories: FantasyFantasy, New ZealandFantasy, New Zealand, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A Stranger Calls Me Home

Published: 1992, Houghton Mifflin
Tags: Identity, Maori, Race relations, Religion
Categories: New ZealandNew Zealand, Realistic FictionNew Zealand, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Jinx

Published: 2002, Walker
Tags: Death and dying, emotions and feelings, Family and social issues
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Realistic FictionAustralia, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Checkers

Published: 1998, Houghton Mifflin
Tags: action and adventure, Dog, emotions and feelings
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Realistic FictionAustralia, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Low Tide

Published: 1993, Delacorte Press
Tags: action and adventure, Boats and ships, Maori, Mystery, Siblings
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), New Zealand

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Letters From The Inside

Published: 1994, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Tags: Friendship, Letters, Social and family issues, social issues, violence
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Realistic FictionAustralia, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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