The Extensive Reading Foundation

Aimed at older children at lower-intermediate level, the text combines narrative and factual information to win sympathy for the fighting spirit of a young animal and admiration for the helping humans.

"In this book, the red panda is so pretty. . . But the animal in the zoo are pity. . . When I go there, I enjoy very well . . . [but] every animal can not spend happy time."

Pioneering. Serious issues are presented in excellent, understandable prose complemented by superb illustrations. It is a good story which has a human dilemma at the heart of it.

"[This story] gives students chances to think about war and peace."
"We have to think about this problem, War and Peace, or we never get peace. We should attempt to make peaceful world."

A gripping story that is just as gripping in its adaptation. The technical skill of structural and lexical control is first class, and the illustrations support comprehension.

"The story is long but it is interesting. This is about White Fang's life.
I was moved and I cried a lot! I like this book so much."

These touching, engaging stories open up other worlds while making you think more about your own.  Clare West is a master storyteller.  Each story she retells is complete without spelling out every detail.  As one reader put it, she “gives readers enough imaginary space”.  An excellent collection.

"The stories. . . really give me, an inexperienced girl, a good lesson."
"The book helps us get a better understanding about human beings."

It is a heart-warming love story set against the heart-wrenching background of the impact of HIV/AIDS. By placing the problem of HIV/AIDS in such a human context, the book encourages its readers to think about and discuss what is arguably this century's greatest challenge.

"Fantastic, can't stop reading until you finish."
"This book tells us the importance of sharing the idea of AIDS, which everyone in the world keeps from talking significantly, with people all over the world."