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The 14th Dalai Lama (Puffin Lives)

Published: 2011, Puffin Books
Tags: Family, Farm life, freedom, Peace, Young adult
Categories: AsiaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Tibet

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How Maui Found His Father And The Magic Jawbone

Published: 2011, Puffin Books
Tags: family relationships, Legendary Character, Legends and myths
Categories: Myths and LegendsMyths and Legends, New ZealandMyths and Legends, New Zealand, OceaniaMyths and Legends, New Zealand, Oceania, Picture BookMyths and Legends, New Zealand, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Golden Boy

Published: 2014, Puffin Books
Tags: bullying, Difference, Family Issues, Prejudices, Self-esteem, violence
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, TanzaniaRealistic Fiction, Tanzania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Buster’s World

Published: 1991, Puffin Books
Tags: dysfunctional family, families, Magic, Overcoming adversity, Poverty
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Denmark, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Keeper Of The Grail

Published: 2009, Puffin Books
Tags: Adventure, Crusades, Holy Grail, knights
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Historical FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Storm of Sharks

Published: , Puffin Books
Tags: Adventure, werewolf
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Tales From Moominvalley

Published: 1973, Puffin Books
Tags: Christmas, Dragons, magical creatures
Categories: FantasyFantasy, FinlandFantasy, Finland, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Finland, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections

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Moominsummer Madness

Published: 1973, Puffin Books
Tags: accident, Family, seek and find
Categories: FantasyFantasy, FinlandFantasy, Finland, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Finland, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Sweden

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Make Way for Ducklings

Published: 1969, Puffin Books
Tags: Gardens, Islands
Categories: CaldecottCaldecott, Picture BookCaldecott, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Caldecott, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionCaldecott, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States

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The Twelfth Day of July

Published: 1995, Puffin Books
Tags: Conflict, prejudice, violence
Categories: EuropeEurope, Northern Ireland (UK)Europe, Northern Ireland (UK), Realistic FictionEurope, Northern Ireland (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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