Havana Dreams

Havana DreamsBy: Wendy Gimbel A fascinating, powerfully evocative story of four generations of Cuban women, through whose lives the author illuminates a vivid picture both personal and historical of Cuba in our century. "When I want to read a culture," writes Wendy Gimbel in her prologue, "I listen to stories about families, sensing in their contours the substance of larger mysteries." And certainly in the Revuelta family she has found a source of both mystery and

Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood

From Hereabout Hill

won’t let him make this dangerous journey alone

moving visual style

and songs about shepherds and angels fill the air

he's reminded of a past he'd rather forget—and of the woman who could have given him everything he truly wanted

As this voluptuous adult fairy tale moves toward conclusion

“Less stuff

twice shouldn’t be a problem

Author: David Walliams | Illustrator: Tony Ross

he and Emily would listen to jazz when they were alone

- Easy-to-read text for children aged 7-9 which includes key vocabulary about the natural world