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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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Orphans

The Turning

When sixteen-year-old Ben Larsson is forced to move to London with his estranged father after his mother’s death, unexplained events begin to happen and an ancient force begins to lure him into nearby woods.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Orphans, Robbers and outlaws, School and teachers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Ghost Horse Of Meadow Green

Kim is new to the area and looking forward to the day her ill grandmother comes to live with her family, but when life with her grandmother turns out to be different than she had expected, her interest shifts to a beautiful black horse.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Orphans, Time travel
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Red Bird

Anna and Matthew, two poor siblings who have known only hunger, cold, and hard labor since their mother died, follow a bright red bird to a land of happiness.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Birds, happiness, Orphans, Poverty, Siblings
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, NordicEurope, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Sweden

Duel

In Jerusalem, when elderly Mr. Rosenthal receives a threatening letter accusing him of stealing a painting and challenging him to a duel, twelve-year-old David needs to find who really stole it before someone gets hurt.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Orphans
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), IsraelAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel, Mystery and Thriller

Wishing Moon

After a fourteen-year-old orphan named Aminah comes to possess a magic lamp, the wishes granted her by the genie inside it allow her to alter her life by choosing prosperity, purpose, and romance.

Published: 2004,
Tags: arabic, Magic, Orphans
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Middle EastFantasy, Middle East, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Sardine In Outer Space

In the goofy space adventures of a little girl called Sardine, encounters aren’t always friendly: weird creatures, cosmic squids, masters of the universe, talking clouds, and evil beings abound.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Orphans, Spies
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, FranceEurope, Fiction, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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