Popular European Messages.CHILDREN'S_LITERATURE_GENRE Books
Find messages.children's_literature_genre books written by authors from Europe for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (186)
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The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong EN
Country: Europe / 
Netherlands
Netherlands
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The residents of a small town in Holland try to bring storks to nest in their village.
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The White Stag by Kate Seredy EN
HungaryDescription:
Winner of the Newbery Medal For generations the tribes of Huns and Magyars had moved relentlessly westward, obeying the voices of their pagan gods, which compelled them to follow the elusive white stag to their promised homeland. They swept Europe, all the while pursuing their vision of the stag. Their leader was called Attila, and the land Hungary. Here is the epic story of their tribal migration and their fierce leader—known to us even today. “The wonder of a fairy tale, the stirring romance of a heroic legend, rounded out with the color, atmosphere, and poetry of this artist’s retelling of ... continue
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The Wildcat Behind Glass by Alki Zei EN
GreeceDescription:
Melia is spellbound by the stuffed wildcat in her family's living room--her cousin swears that it comes to life and roams the streets at night. When she finds a signed note from the animal with secret instructions, a thrilling and dangerous adventure begins. For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black on... continue
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WalesDescription:
A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl EN
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Meet the boy who can talk to animals, the man who can see with his eyes closed, and find out about the treasure buried deep underground on Thistley Green. Here are seven superb stories, full of Roald DahlÕs usual magic, mystery, and suspense.
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This Country of Ours by H. E. Marshall EN
ScotlandDescription:
Stories from the history of the United States beginning with a full account of exploration and settlement and ending with the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. The 99 chapters are grouped under 7 headings: Stories of Explorers and Pioneers, Stories of Virginia, Stories of New England, Stories of the Middle and Southern Colonies, Stories of the French in America, Stories of the Struggle for Liberty, and Stories of the United States under the Constitution. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
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England168.
Through the Looking-Glass : And What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll EN
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France170.
Serbia