A collection of fiction, non-fiction, and photo essays provides an international look at emigration and the mixed emotions caused by leaving one’s familiar surroundings to start a new life on foreign soil.
Voyages and travels
The Scarecrow And His Servant
A scarecrow and his boy servant, Jack, set off on a dangerous adventure as they try to outwit the crooked Buffaloni family and stake their claim to valuable Spring Valley.
Ghost Catcher
An allegory of emotional growth and human kinship in which Ghost Catcher solves people’s problems and they in turn help him.
The Mermaid Summer
With the help of her brother, Jon, nine-year-old Anna daringly seeks to discover the secret means to undo a mermaid’s curse upon their grandfather.
Dare Truth Or Promise
Louie Angelo, a high school senior who plans to be a lawyer, falls in love with a girl who lives in a pub and just wants to get through her exams so she can become a chef.
The Story Of My Life: An Afghan Girl On The Other Side Of The Sky
Ahmedi was born just as the war between the mujahideen and the Soviets reaches its peak in Afghanistan. When she steps on a land mine, her world becomes much smaller than the dreams and hopes in her heart. With Tamim Ansary.
My Family
Presents children in many countries as they live, eat, play, work, and learn with members of their families, in a celebration of diversity and of the human family.
Dagestan
An exploration of the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic of Dagestan. Also written by Oksana Buranbaeva.
Netherlands
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Netherlands.