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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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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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Family life

Coram Boy

In the mid-eighteenth century, an unsavory character and his simpleton son become involved in the lives of a wealthy English family when that family’s eldest son is disinherited because of his love of music.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Family life
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Blue Djinn Of Babylon

Twelve-year-old twins Philippa and John have more adventures when they become involved in an international adventure involving the Blue Djinn, the supreme arbiter of all Djinn. Sequel to The Ahkenaten adventure.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Family life, Social life and customs
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Tajikistan

As part of the series Cultures of the World, this title covers the geography, history, government, economy, environment, peoples, arts, cultures and languages of the country of Tajikistan.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Angels, Culture, Cultures of the world, Family life, Friendship, Siblings
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Tajikistan

Warriors, Wigmen, And The Crocodile People: Journeys In Papua New Guinea

Visits two different communities on the South Pacific island of Papua New Guinea and describes their traditional ways of life. Includes photographs and a map.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Customs and practices, Family life
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, OceaniaIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

I Lost My Dad

A small boy loses his Dad while browsing in the toy section of a department store.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Family life, School and teachers
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FictionAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Japan, Picture Book

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