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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Published: 2008, Viking Juvenile
Tags: Ghost, monster, nightmare
Categories: ChinaChina, EgyptChina, Egypt, HawaiiChina, Egypt, Hawaii, InternationalChina, Egypt, Hawaii, International, Mystery and ThrillerChina, Egypt, Hawaii, International, Mystery and Thriller, SpainChina, Egypt, Hawaii, International, Mystery and Thriller, Spain, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys

Published: 2008, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Childhood, Fathers, Music, piano
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, ChinaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio

Published: 2007, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Tags: Adventures, Orphans, treasure
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Middle EastFantasy, Middle East, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Carpe Diem

Published: 2007, Feiwel & Friends
Tags: Family, jungle, parents, School, Secret, Summer, Travel, Young adult
Categories: AsiaAsia, CambodiaAsia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic RepublicAsia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, MalaysiaAsia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Realistic FictionAsia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Crazy Jack

Published: 1999, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Fairy Tales, father and son, growing up, Values and virtues
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Folklore and Fairy TalesFantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, United StatesFantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Runemarks

Published: 2008, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: destiny, Magic, Survival
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and LegendsEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and Legends, Nordic

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Monarchy

Published: 2007, Benchmark Books (NY)
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Hurricane: A Novel

Published: 2008, HarperCollins
Tags: Courage, Hurricanes, Survival
Categories: HondurasHonduras, Latin AmericaHonduras, Latin America, Realistic FictionHonduras, Latin America, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Heir of Mistmantle

Published: 2007, Miramax
Tags: disappear, illness, island, Kidnapping, kingdom, plague, princess, Squirrel
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Nero Corleone

Published: 1997, Viking Juvenile
Tags: Adventure, animal, cat, Farm, New home, Travel
Categories: FantasyFantasy, GermanyFantasy, Germany, ItalyFantasy, Germany, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

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