This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. This updated book includes new information on the distinctive blend of traditional and modern ways of life in Japan, the challenges faced by Japanese society today, and leisure activities such as manga and karaoke.
The Green Dragon and the Rumbly Island - Book 3
by Suzanne J Younan
Part Homeless Bird and part Matched, this is a dark look at the near future told through the alternating perspectives of two teens who dare to challenge the system. In the year 2054, after decades of gender selection, India now has a ratio of five boys for every girl, making women an incredibly valuable commodity. Tired of marrying off their daughters to the highest bidder and determined to finally make marriage fair, the women who form the country of Koyanagar have instituted a series of test...
Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets...
During the Vietnam War, Captain Anne Donovan's aid station is pinned down by a sniper near the front lines, and the doctor performing a life-threatening surgery is critically wounded. Donovan must take control of not only the operating room, but her emotions as well.
The Year of the Ox (Tales from the Chinese Zodiac)
by Oliver Chin
Olivia the ox learns what her best qualities really are when her friend Mei needs help when a flood threatens their village. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Ox.
Jinpa is a poor but kindly boy who spends all his money to save the lives of a fish, a cat, and a dog and is later rewarded many times over.
The Year of the Dragon (Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, #7)
by Oliver Chin
Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
Neela and Peela are excited about Bhagoria, a wonderful carnival that the Bhil people of central India celebrate every year. An intriguing map that also tells a story, innovative signage that keeps them from losing their way, a series of wondrous sights, including a surprise that pops-out - the children discover these and more as they wind their way through the carnival grounds. Subash Amaliyar, Bhil artist from India, paints the carnival in his traditional style. Collaborating with him are wri...
Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.
Welcome to Pandupur! With its bustling marketplace and honking traffic, posh colonies and shanty towns, railway station and looming dam, forests and playgrounds, Pandupur is teeming with life, much like the river Dhun that flows alongside it. In Growing Up in Pandupur, sisters Adithi and Chatura Rao weave a web of stories of life lessons, laughter and tears, insecurities, small unkindnesses, and surprising friendship in this fictional town. The book builds a map of Pandupur through the lives of...
The Lute Player (Tales of Honor (Red Chair Press)) (Tales of Honor)
by Suzanne I Barchers
The king, who loves adventures, is imprisoned during one of his long journeys. When the queen sets out to find her husband, she must travel in disguise. This is a tale of love, devotion, and ingenuity from the days of medieval Russia. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Russia.
On his way to a sacred shrine, a young farmer takes the wrong path and comes to the dreaded Black Swamp, full of quicksand and slithering snakes. Though he longs to flee, he takes pity on a girl held prisoner by the ruler of the swamp. He courageously sticks to his promise to help--with amazing results. Watercolor illustrations.
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Multicultural Book** When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairy tales, wonderful things are bound to happen! Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, th...
The Green Dragon and the 'Oh No' Bird - Book 2
by Suzanne J Younan