Synopsis
Curricula in literature have traditionally focused on the writings of the West. The influx of immigrants from Eastern and Southeastern Asia, and more recently from Pacific countries and islands, has brought to our schools children who deserve to be introduced to their own literary heritage. So too, as American society gains more members from Oceanic cultures, it is important that Americans of European ancestry become better acquainted with the literature of the Pacific. This bibliography includes annotated entries written in English for children's and young adult literature concerning the cultures of Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia, and New Zealand. The volume begins with an introductory overview of Oceania's geographical features, people, and customs. The chapters that follow are devoted to specific regions of Oceania, and each includes an overview of the literature, an annotated list of books for children and young adults, and an annotated bibliography of secondary sources for adults. Within each bibliography, entries are organized alphabetically by author., The werlings' shape-changing ability has always kept them safe, but never before have they faced such evil. Deep in the ancient forest of Hagwood, the dark forces of magic are gathering, and the High Lady of Hollow Hill is on the prowl. This breathtakingly beautiful--and ruthlessly evil--queen is looking for the thief who has stolen her most prized possession. Her search has led her and her nightmarish thorn ogres right to the werlings. What will save them now? This first tale in an exciting new series from acclaimed fantasy author Robin Jarvis is riveting from the very first word.
