Ocean State Libraries

The richly textured, panoramic story of an American mother and daughter stuck in the expatriate community of Ankara, Turkey, in 1975-each of them trying to discover a life in the larger world, each in way over her head When she is twelve years old, Canada moves with her mother and father to Ankara, Turkey, where her father has been stationed by the government. It is 1975-the Cold War is in full swing and tensions in the Middle East are escalating....

Katie Hirschel is the proud owner of Istanbul's only mystery bookshop. When the director of a film starring an old school friend is found murdered in his hotel Katie starts her own maverick investigation. After all her friend Petra is the police's principal suspect and reading all those detective novels must have taught Katie something.

Elizabeth Staveley sits in the Bodleian library, holding in her trembling hands a fragment of ancient paper. It is the key to a story that has been locked away for four centuries-the story of a British sea captain's daughter held captive in the sultan's harem.Constantinople, 1599. There are rumors and strange stirrings in the sultan's palace. The chief black eunuch has been poisoned by a taste of a beautiful ship made of spun sugar. The sultan's mother...

Describes the customs and beliefs connected to some of the special occasions celebrated in Turkey, including Mohammed's birth, Shekar Bayram, and Atarurk. Includes recipes and related activities.

A historical exploration of events and daily life in Istanbul in both ancient and modern times.

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

Describes how the culture of Turkey is reflected in its many festivals, including Seker Bayrami, Kurban Bayrami, and the Kirkpinar wrestling competition.