haiti

In graphic-novel format, tells the story of a Haitian man who was made into a zombie by a witch doctor and returned to tell the tale.

" . . . images accompany information about Haiti. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Haiti.

Fifteen-year-old Shorty, a gang member from the slums of Site Soley in Haiti, is trapped in rubble from an earthquake, and as he weakens he has visions and memories of his life of violence, his lost twin sister, and Toussaint L'Ouverture.

After selling oranges in the market, a Haitian mother and daughter have enough money to ride the tap-tap, a truck that picks up passengers and lets them off when they bang on the side of the vehicle.

"When a school presentation goes very wrong, Alaine Beauparlant finds herself suspended, shipped off to Haiti and writing the report of a lifetime"--Provided by publisher.

Explores Haiti, including the culture, people, geography, and more.

A collection of illustrated reproductions of Haitian art along with an introduction to its history and culture written in both English and Creole.