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Blood upon our land : the North West Resistance diary of Josephine Bouvier

Trottier, Maxine


Josephine Bouvier keeps a diary of the difficult life during the Riel Rebellion in Saskatchewan in 1885.
Date Published:2009

Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone

Rowling, J. K.


Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley by his side, Harrys adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts.
Date Published:1997

If you were here

Stinson, Kathy,


In this ode to nature and mindfulness, a child sets out to explore the environment around their home, using all their senses. Yet, someone important is missing, someone the child wishes could be there on the journey.
Date Published:2025

Martial arts star

Chan, A. Y.,


While filming her movie in Hong Kong, thirteen-year-old Mo searches for another ancient book of martial arts secrets that was stolen from the film's star, facing off against the Five Claw Society once again.
Date Published:2025

The treasure of Ocean Parkway

Tash, Sarvenaz,


Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case--one that is literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building.
Date Published:2025

The last resort

Kelly, Erin Entrada


Just before her Grandpa Clem's funeral, twelve-year-old Lila makes a discovery. He didn't die of natural causes--he was murdered. Possibly by someone who wants to control his Inn...and its secret portal to the afterlife.
Date Published:2025

A recipe for rhyme and rescue : a novel

Taylor, Wanda Lauren,


When Darla Cooper finds her grandmother's old recipe book in the attic, it is as if her grandmother is speaking to her from beyond the grave. Food is memory. And no one knows this foodie truth better than Darla and her friends. United by a love of food and a passion for words, Darla and the Food Poets meet at Carol's Café every week. There they exchange poetry inspired by community and cookery and share these poems with Carol's customers. As the group drifts through lazy summer days, sharing poem after poem, Darla notes in her grandmother's book how food brings people together and lights up her imagination. Be it a baby shower, a long-awaited reunion or a wedding, Darla never fails to write down her thoughts alongside her grandmother's words. But when Darla loses her grandmother's book at a food festival, everything seems to fall apart. Darla feels stuck, unable to perform her words as she once did. Was the book the real key to her poetry? And now, worst of all, it seems that Carol's Café might be headed for a permanent closure. Despite their own troubles, the Food Poets must scramble to find the right words, make the grown-ups listen and save the café!
Date Published:2024

When Darla Cooper finds her grandmother's old recipe book in the attic, it is as if her grandmother is speaking to her from beyond the grave. Food is memory. And no one knows this foodie truth better than Darla and her friends. United by a love of food and a passion for words, Darla and the Food Poets meet at Carol's Café every week. There they exchange poetry inspired by community and cookery and share these poems with Carol's customers. As the group drifts through lazy summer days, sharing poem after poem, Darla notes in her grandmother's book how food brings people together and lights up her imagination. Be it a baby shower, a long-awaited reunion or a wedding, Darla never fails to write down her thoughts alongside her grandmother's words. But when Darla loses her grandmother's book at a food festival, everything seems to fall apart. Darla feels stuck, unable to perform her words as she once did. Was the book the real key to her poetry? And now, worst of all, it seems that Carol's Café might be headed for a permanent closure. Despite their own troubles, the Food Poets must scramble to find the right words, make the grown-ups listen and save the café!

Date Published:2024

Stone Fox

Gardiner, John Reynolds


Little Willie hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dog sled race he enters.
Date Published:1980

Confessions of a junior spy

Munda, Rosaria,


Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in her mother's footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others.
Date Published:2025

How to save a library

Nelson, Colleen.


Every year Casey's life seems to be boxed up and shipped to a new city. His dad thinks moving is an adventure, but at this point Casey is so over adventure. In Armstrong's Point, Casey life finally feels stable. His talent on the soccer field has made him a natural fit with the popular kids and he loves the apartment he shares with his dad. But when Casey discovers the local library, where his dad works, is in need of extensive restorative repairs, his future once again feels uncertain. In order to save the one place in the world that feels like home, Casey joins the Kids Community Action Network (C.A.N) where his team will compete for community funding. Unfortunately, this means working with Addison--a former friend, turned not-so-friend--who isn't going to make it easy on him.
Date Published:2025

Every year Casey's life seems to be boxed up and shipped to a new city. His dad thinks moving is an adventure, but at this point Casey is so over adventure. In Armstrong's Point, Casey life finally feels stable. His talent on the soccer field has made him a natural fit with the popular kids and he loves the apartment he shares with his dad. But when Casey discovers the local library, where his dad works, is in need of extensive restorative repairs, his future once again feels uncertain. In order to save the one place in the world that feels like home, Casey joins the Kids Community Action Network (C.A.N) where his team will compete for community funding. Unfortunately, this means working with Addison--a former friend, turned not-so-friend--who isn't going to make it easy on him.

Date Published:2025

Out of my dreams

Draper, Sharon M. (Sharon Mills),


When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful--and impressed by Melody--that she nominates Melody to be a US spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities. To Melody's utter shock and delight, she and two friends of her choice are chosen to participate--and this year's symposium is in England! Melody finally gets to fly on an airplane, and even the airline's somewhat clumsy handling of her wheelchair can't dampen her excitement to be in London. There, Melody meets kids from all over the world who are rallying for greater accessibility and more thoughtful planning on how to make the world more equal for every kid, no matter the unusual challenges they face. As Melody's time to speak approaches, she hopes she can find a way to make every word count and make an impact.
Date Published:2024

When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's life, the woman is so grateful--and impressed by Melody--that she nominates Melody to be a US spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with different abilities. To Melody's utter shock and delight, she and two friends of her choice are chosen to participate--and this year's symposium is in England! Melody finally gets to fly on an airplane, and even the airline's somewhat clumsy handling of her wheelchair can't dampen her excitement to be in London. There, Melody meets kids from all over the world who are rallying for greater accessibility and more thoughtful planning on how to make the world more equal for every kid, no matter the unusual challenges they face. As Melody's time to speak approaches, she hopes she can find a way to make every word count and make an impact.

Date Published:2024

Splinter & Ash

Nijkamp, Marieke,


A chance encounter throws cane-using princess Ash and non-binary would-be squire Splinter into each other's orbits, and they find friendship in their shared loneliness and their desires to prove themselves.
Date Published:2024

Finally heard

Yang, Kelly,


Ten-year-old Lina wants to create a viral video to help her mom's business, but as she navigates the world of likes and views with her two best friends, Lina must find the courage to stay true to her authentic self.
Date Published:2024

The Picasso curse

Gutman, Dan.


When Edwin Hodge discovers a priceless Picasso sketch hidden in a poster frame, he becomes an overnight celebrity, but it might just ruin his life.
Date Published:2025

A glimmer of change

McNicoll, Elle,


Prequel to : A kind of spark "Some souls are meant to be loud"--Jacket. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.
Date Published:2025

Prequel to : A kind of spark "Some souls are meant to be loud"--Jacket. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

Date Published:2025

Haunted Canada : the fourth terrifying collection

Sutherland, Joel A., 1980-


Previously published separately as: Haunted Canada 10, Haunted Canada 11, Haunted Canada 12. This collection gathers more than sixty-five spine-tingling tales from across Canada that are sure to please fans of all things haunted.
Date Published:2025

Outside

Holm, Jennifer L.,


Whatever you do, don't leave home. Razzi has always been told : Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside... and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known.
Date Published:2025

Whatever you do, don't leave home. Razzi has always been told : Don't go Outside. It isn't safe. There are people and creatures out there that will harm you. The walls of the Refuge will protect you from them. Razzi's friend Ollie was curious about Outside... and it led to his death. So Razzi is trying to be on her best behavior. She is the oldest kid left, the one the younger kids look up to. She has to follow the rules. But Outside has a way of getting in, and Razzi, guided by a dog she has a strangely close connection with, wonders what it's like to run free beyond the walls. If she steps away from everything she's ever known.

Date Published:2025

The sleeping giant

Robertson, David, 1977-


"Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in this new adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. Accompanied by Arik and Mahihkan, as well as the remaining Bird Warriors, they journey across the Flatlands toward the Land of the Sleeping Giant, in search of a long-lost cave where the Green Stars are said to be. The valuable gems are rumored to have great power, which Eli and Morgan will need to overcome an evil they've not faced before. As they draw ever closer, Eli develops more of his powers and learns new revelations about his mother"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in this new adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. Accompanied by Arik and Mahihkan, as well as the remaining Bird Warriors, they journey across the Flatlands toward the Land of the Sleeping Giant, in search of a long-lost cave where the Green Stars are said to be. The valuable gems are rumored to have great power, which Eli and Morgan will need to overcome an evil they've not faced before. As they draw ever closer, Eli develops more of his powers and learns new revelations about his mother"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Phantom Academy

Virnig, Christine.


Recently deceased twelve-year-old Finn attends a boarding school for ghosts, but missing home, he and his new friends look for a way out of the Spirit Realm.
Date Published:2025

Touching grass

Jackson, Kristy,


Tristen would do anything to avoid going outside. The bugs sting, the snakes are poisonous, the heat will kill you if the cold doesn’t, and bodies of water? Forget it. Tristen likes it best indoors, deep in his online world where it’s safe, with his online friends. But Tristen is in trouble at school again, and the principal is threatening to kick him out of this third school in two years. His mom believes the answer is to get Tristen off the games and in touch with nature and his Dene roots. This means Tristen has to spend a week to a culture camp in the wilderness. At first it's a nightmare, and Tristen has no idea how to do any of the skills the other kids seem to do easily. But soon, with some surprising new friends and a few patient teachers, and a little help from technology, Tristen begins to think he might be able to hack this nature stuff after all.
Date Published:2025

Tristen would do anything to avoid going outside. The bugs sting, the snakes are poisonous, the heat will kill you if the cold doesn’t, and bodies of water? Forget it. Tristen likes it best indoors, deep in his online world where it’s safe, with his online friends. But Tristen is in trouble at school again, and the principal is threatening to kick him out of this third school in two years. His mom believes the answer is to get Tristen off the games and in touch with nature and his Dene roots. This means Tristen has to spend a week to a culture camp in the wilderness. At first it's a nightmare, and Tristen has no idea how to do any of the skills the other kids seem to do easily. But soon, with some surprising new friends and a few patient teachers, and a little help from technology, Tristen begins to think he might be able to hack this nature stuff after all.

Date Published:2025