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Society of School Librarians International Honor Book Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her gripping books portraying the plight of children in war-torn countries.

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award In this urban adventure story, Khyber, a smart, bold, eleven-year-old girl from a poor neighborhood, sets out to find her friend X, a mysterious

A cat sneaks into a small Palestinian house on the West Bank that has just been commandeered by two Israeli soldiers.

"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." — Malala Yousafzai, New York TimesThe first book in Deborah Ellis’s riveting Breadwinner series is

The second book in the internationally-bestselling series that includes The Breadwinner, Mud City and My Name Is ParvanaA war is raging in Afghanistan as a coalition of Western forces tries to oust

Based on interviews with a young woman forced to flee Iran because of her sexual orientation, Moon at Nine is a tense and riveting novel that shines a light on an issue of social injustice that con

A person doesn't have to do anything important to get recognition anymore; it's enough to know someone who does. Parasitic fame.

"My mission as an artist is to capture those special moments in life adorned with beauty and light.

A poignant reminder of the blessings life holds, this gift book features the enchanting paintings of Thomas Kinkade with accompanying quotations on the bounty of God's gifts.

Thomas Kinkade's luminous paintings illustrate his and others' inspirational words on the power of faith.

"Christmas!

Elbert Hubbard once said, "The teacher is one who makes two ideas grow where only one grew before." True for teachers and students, and true, in a way, for Thomas Kinkade, the well-known

Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light, has a magic touch. His paintings are warm, inviting and inspiring masterpieces.

Becoming a parent is a blessing that forever changes lives.

"Fill your home with beautiful aromas.