Children's literature genre books (92)
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling EN
IndiaDescription:
The young mongoose, Rikki-tikki-tavi, is adopted by a family as a pet and saves their lives by killing a deadly cobra.
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Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage and encounters a strange being who changes his world forever.
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Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy EN
IrelandDescription:
Meet the great Skulduggery Pleasant: wise-cracking detective, powerful magician, master of dirty tricks and burglary (in the name of the greater good, of course). Oh yeah. And dead. Then there's his sidekick, Stephanie. She's... well, she's a twelve-year-old girl. With a pair like this on the case, evil had better watch out... "So you won't keep anything from me again?" He put his hand to his chest. "Cross my heart and hope to die." "Okay then. Though you don't actually have a heart," she said. "I know." "And technically, you've already died." "I know that too." "Just so we're clear." Stephani... continue
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The Art of Taxidermy by Sharon Kernot EN
AustraliaDescription:
• Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Art of Taxidermy is a lyrical YA verse novel exploring love and grief and the strange and wonderful art of taxidermy • Lottie, the daughter of German migrants, develops a fascination for death after losing her mother at a young age. When Lottie begins collecting dead animals, her aunt tries to redirect her energies into more 'feminine' activities, but her father encourages her interest believing she has a scientist's curiosity • A novel that explores ideas of beauty and art, and of finding comfort in unexpected places • For fans of Steven Herrick, The... continue
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The Blue Bird : A Fairy Play in Six Acts by Maurice Maeterlinck EN
BelgiumDescription:
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute th... continue
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The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis EN
Country: North America / 
Canada
Canada
Description:
Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women's freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father's arrest.
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The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren EN
SwedenDescription:
Two brothers share many adventures after their death when they are reunited in Nangiyala, the land from which sagas come.
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland EN
Country: South America / 
Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select fiv... continue
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The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen EN
DenmarkDescription:
The emperor shows his stupidity when he walks through the city in the invisible suit two rascal tailors made for him.