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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
College of Education
University of Arizona

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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A Long Walk To Water

Published: 2010, Clarion Books
Tags: civil war, Refugees, Survival, water
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Historical FictionAfrica, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Sudan

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Between Sisters

Published: 2010, Groundwood Books
Tags: Betrayal, Family, Poverty, Survival
Categories: AfricaAfrica, GhanaAfrica, Ghana, Realistic FictionAfrica, Ghana, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Around The World In 100 Days

Published: 2010, Penguin Group USA
Tags: Adventure, Family, Trouble, Voyages and travel
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Cry of the Giraffe

Published: 2010, Annick Press
Tags: Death, discovery, Dream, Family, Jews, Prejudice and racism, Refugees, slavery, spirituality, strength, suffering
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EthiopiaAfrica, Ethiopia, Historical FictionAfrica, Ethiopia, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Stowaway Slaves

Published: 2010, Penguin Group USA
Tags: Adventure, Ancient Civilizations, slavery
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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Escape From Evil

Published: 2010, Penguin Group USA
Tags: action and adventure, Ancient Civilizations, Courage, Games
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, ItalyHistorical Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A Hero’s Quest

Published: 2010, Penguin Group USA
Tags: Ancient Rome, slavery
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, ItalyHistorical Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Sunshine

Published: 2010, Penguin Group USA
Tags: Supernatural, Vampires
Categories: FantasyFantasy, United StatesFantasy, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Mr. Stink

Published: 2010, Penguin
Tags: Acceptance, ambition, Friendship, homeless, Identity, kindness, Love, secrets, selfishness
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9)England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Warrior Princess #3: The Emerald Flame

Published: 2010, HarperTeen
Tags: Fantasy and magic, Medieval England, Strong female protagonist
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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