Posts Tagged ‘south america’
The Surrender Tree
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The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba’s Struggle For Freedom
Henry Holt and Co, 2008
Poetry
ISBN: 0805086749
176 pages
Newbery Honor Book
Henry Holt and Co, 2008
Poetry
ISBN: 0805086749
176 pages
Newbery Honor Book
Synopsis
Taking place over the several wars that Cuba had with Spain in order to gain independence, the story centers on Rosa, a young slave girl who is eventually freed by her master when he revolts against Spain and becomes the most renowned healer throughout Cuba. …
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Sunwing
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Sunwing (Book 2 – Silverwing Trilogy)
Aladdin, 2000
Fantasy Fiction
ISBN-10: 0689832877
309 pages
Mr. Christie’s Book Award for 8-11 yr. olds
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children
Aladdin, 2000
Fantasy Fiction
ISBN-10: 0689832877
309 pages
Mr. Christie’s Book Award for 8-11 yr. olds
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children
Synopsis
Shade starts to wonder about his father’s disappearance and the mysterious bands that are appearing around the legs of the bats. His curiosity overtaking him, he and a few other newborns leave Hibernaculum to discover the truth behind it all. …
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