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Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Highway of Heroes
By Kathy Stinson. 2010
The Highway of Heroes is a stretch of the 401 Highway in Ontario where fallen soldiers, being brought home for…
burial, pass by. In 2002, ordinary citizens started standing on bridges over the road, showing their respect for the Canadians killed in wars and peacekeeping missions, a practice that has continued to this day. This is a fictional account of one family's journey along that highway, and a section describing the true story behind it. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2010.Faith of the fallen: A Sword of Truth Novel (Sword of truth. #7.)
By Terry Goodkind. 2000
Following her ordeal in "Soul of the Fire", Kahlan is nursed back to health by Richard Rahl, who then instructs…
her in swordplay. When Richard is captured by the emperor's mistress, he and Kahlan must struggle separately against the forces of the Imperial Order. Violence. Bestseller. Followed by "The pillars of creation". 2000.The battlefield ghost
By Margery Cuyler. 1999
Eight-year-old John Perkins's family moves into an old farmhouse. From the first day, John is convinced the house is haunted.…
His twelve-year old sister Lisa soon senses a spooky presence as well. When John and Lisa meet the ghost, they learn that he is a Revolutionary War soldier who needs their help in solving a mystery surrounding his horse, who was separated from him during a bloody battle. Grades K-3. 1999.La trêve de Noël
By Michael Morpurgo, Catherine Gibert. 2005
"Noël 1914. Ce jour-là, dans les tranchées du front ouest, Jim Macpherson, un jeune soldat anglais, écrit à sa fiancée…
pour lui raconter l'incroyable événement qu'il vient de vivre... Michael Morpurgo, l'auteur de Cheval de guerre et Soldat Peaceful, s'est inspiré d'un fait réel pour écrire cette histoire bouleversante de pudeur et d'émotion. Un message de paix et d'espoir". -- 4e couv. Titre uniforme: The best Christmas present in the world.The stone angel
By Jane Yolen. 2015
A year of borrowed men
By Michelle Barker, Renné Benoit. 2015
When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, 6-year old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow 3…
French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat them as enemies, but the family finds ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on the early childhood memories of the author's mother. Grades K-3. 2015.Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Print content in English and Arabic. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Year of the jungle
By Suzanne Collins, James Proimos. 2013
Suzy spends her year in first grade waiting for her father, who is serving in Vietnam, and when the postcards…
stop coming she worries that he will never make it home. Grades K-3. 2013.The little yellow bottle
By Angèle Delaunois, Christine Delezenne, Barbara Creary. 2011
Marwa and Ahmad live in an unnamed country touched by war. While they know that there is a war going…
on, life in their village goes on largely as normal. Marwa tells of a day when planes flew over their village "like a cloud of angry wasps". They are warned that these planes dropped bombs, but after being frightened for a few days they forget the danger. Until one day when the two are playing and Ahmad finds a small yellow bottle and out of curiosity picks it up – and it explodes. Grades K-3. 2011. Uniform title: Petite bouteille jaune.Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
By Mireille Messier. 2019
A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie…
and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . . • Trained with the soldiers • Was smuggled across the ocean • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason • Got trench foot • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell • Came back home a decorated war heroThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!Antiracist baby
By Ibram X Kendi. 2020
From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh…
new audiobook that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help listeners recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives. Featured on Good Morning America, NPR's Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more! Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby 's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world. With thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest listeners and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for listeners of all ages dedicated to forming a just societyDon't forget, God bless our troops
By Jill Biden, Raúl Ón. 2012
Educator and wife of Vice President Joe Biden based this children's story on her own granddaughter's experience. Young Natalie misses…
her father, who is away fighting a war, and keeps him in her heart and prayers as she tries to be brave. Includes resources for support. For grades K-3. 2012Diana's White House garden
By Elisa Carbone, Jen Hill. 2016
It's 1943, and the White House is busy with the war effort. Diana Hopkins only wants to help, but doesn't…
know what a ten-year-old can do - until the Roosevelts come up with the idea of Victory Gardens, and Diana suddenly has the important job of Victory Gardener for the White House. For grades K-3Sami and the time of the troubles
By Florence Parry Heide, Ted Lewin, Judith Heide Gilliland. 2003
A ten-year-old Lebanese boy goes to school, helps his mother with chores, plays with his friends, and lives with his…
family in a basement shelter when bombings occur and fighting begins on his streetAmerica's white table
By Margot Theis Raven, Mike Benny. 2005
The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing,…
or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner. Award winner. For grades 2-4Tucky Jo and Little Heart
By Patricia Polacco. 2015
A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what…
he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation, and many years later she returns his kindness. For grades 2-4. 2015Lovers & players
By Jackie Collins. 2006
Nasty billionaire Red Diamond sends for his sons: Chris, an indebted gambler; Max, an engaged real estate tycoon still battling…
his Russian ex-wife; and model Jett, who's in love with Max's fiancée. The three discover secrets, murder, and half-siblings. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006Never call retreat: Lee and Grant, the final victory (The Gettysburg Ser. #No. 3)
By Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen, Albert S. Hanser. 2005
Sequel to Grant Comes East (DB 59834) and conclusion of alternative Civil War history. Union troops have secured Washington, D.C.,…
but the Army of the Potomac is destroyed. Lincoln's only hope remains General Grant, who maneuvers for position while General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia reaches Maryland. Some violence. 2005The bracelet
By Yoshiko Uchida, Joanna Yardley. 1993
In 1942 Emi and her family are being sent to a prison camp just because they are Japanese Americans. Emi's…
best friend, Laurie, gives Emi a bracelet to wear in camp so she'll always remember her. But on the first day at camp, Emi loses the bracelet. Now Emi wonders how she'll be able to remember her friend. For grades K-3