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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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A Dusk of Demons

Published: 1996, Simon Pulse
Tags: Dark, demon, Evil, imprisonment, Journey, loss of father
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Science Fiction

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My Saucy Stuffed Ravioli: The Life of Angelica Cookson Potts

Published: 2005, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Family, Friendship, Love, Vacation
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Realistic FictionEngland (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A True And Faithful Narrative

Published: 2006, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: 17th century, enslavement, Writing
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Historical FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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At the Sign of the Star

Published: 2000, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: London, Sex role
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Knife Of Never Letting Go: Chaos Walking: Book One (Chaos Walking)

Published: 2008, Candlewick
Tags: Coming of age, dystopian adventure, Survival stories, Thrillers and suspense
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Science FictionEngland (UK), Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Snake-Stone

Published: 1996, Orchard Books
Tags: Adoption, home, Mother, Sports
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Realistic FictionEngland (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Hold My Hand and Run

Published: 2000, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: Adventure, Hardship, independence, kindness, runaway, Travel
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Dog Friday

Published: 1995, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: Animals, Law Enforcement, Pets
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Dolphin Luck

Published: 1999, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: Adventure, Brother and sister, Humor, Vacation
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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The Suitcase Kid

Published: 1997, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Family and social issues, growing up, Marriage and divorce, Stepfamilies
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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