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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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Every Hidden Thing

Published: 2016, Simon & Schuster
Tags: Dinosaurs, Family, Legend, Struggle
Categories: CanadaCanada, FictionCanada, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Nest

Published: 2015, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Tags: Family, Horror, Supernatural
Categories: CanadaCanada, FictionCanada, Fiction, Mystery and ThrillerCanada, Fiction, Mystery and Thriller, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Boundless

Published: 2014, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Tags: Adventures, Railroads and trains, social issues
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, FictionCanada, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical FictionCanada, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Such Wicked Intent

Published: 2012, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Tags: 18th century, Alchemy, brother, Horror, Supernatural, Twins
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FantasyAmericas, Canada, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Half Brother

Published: 2010, Scholastic Inc.
Tags: Adoption, Family life, growing up, Social and family issues, values
Categories: CanadaCanada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Starclimber

Published: 2009, Eos
Tags: Adventure, Battle, Family, Fantasy, Flight, Journey
Categories: CanadaCanada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Science Fiction

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Darkwing

Published: 2007, Eos
Tags: Animals, Prehistory, Survival
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Silverwing

Published: 1997, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Adventure, colonization, Determination, growth, Journey, migration
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Sunwing

Published: 2008, Aladdin
Tags: Forests, Friend, jungle, resourcefulness, Summer
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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