Loosely based on Charles Perrault's "Tom Thumb," seven brothers in modern-day France flee their poor parents' farm, led by the youngest who, although mute and unusually small, is exceptionally wise.
The Legend of the Wandering King by Laura Gallego Garcia
Motivated by jealousy and the desire to receive acclaim as a great poet, Walid ibn Huyr, a prince of ancient Arabia, commits acts which completely change the course of his life.
Soldier Bear by Bibi Dumon Tak
An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Based on a true story.
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
Orphaned brothers Prosper and Bo, having run away from their cruel aunt and uncle, decide to hide out in Venice where they fall in with the Thief Lord, a thirteen-year-old boy who leads a crime ring of street children.
More Books from Around the Book --
Against the Odds by Marjolijn Hof
A Book of Coupons by Susie Morgenstern
The Book of Everything by Guus Kuijer
Duel: A Mystery by David Grossman
Eidi by Bodil Bredsdorff
Eye of the World by Daniel Pennac
The Key is Lost by Ida Vos
The Last Dragon by Silvana De Mari
The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Nicholas by Goscinny
Poor Little Witch Girl by Marie Desplechin
Secrets in the Fire by Henning Mankell
The Shadows of Ghadames by Joelle Stolz
Check out these books on display through June 24, 2016 at the Arnold Branch.
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