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A prairie as wide as the sea : the immigrant diary of Ivy Weatherall

Ellis, Sarah.


"Milorie, Saskatchewan, 1926" --Cover. Ivy Weatherall and her family leave a comfortable life in London for the promised riches of Canada's expanding West. Expecting to make their fortunes on Uncle Alf's ranch, the Weatheralls are shocked to find themselves living in a sod hut on a rented farm. Ivy is determined to taste life to the fullest, whatever hardships she may encounter-- Publisher.
Date Published:2001

The garden of my imaan

Zia, F. (Farhana)


The arrival of new student Marwa, a fellow sixth-grader who's a strict Muslim, helps Aliya come to terms with her own lukewarm practice of the faith and her embarrassment over others' reactions to their beliefs.
Date Published:2013

Struggle and hope : the story of Chinese Canadians

Yee, Paul


Includes index.
Date Published:1996

The unofficial guide to crafting the world of Harry Potter : 30 magical crafts for witches and wizards -- from pencil wands to house colors tie-dye shirts

Harrington, Jamie,


Includes index. Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies and things around the house into everything from Remembrall Rings to Butterbeer Lip Balm to Nargles for your front lawn. You'll be as busy as Mrs. Weasley knitting her Christmas sweaters as you dive into dozens of Potterific projects. Relive the excitement of Harry's adventures with these genius crafts. Drop some homemade Pgymy Puff Bath Fizzies into the tub and pretend you're Moaning Myrtle. Keep memories of the Quidditch pitch close with your very own Golden Snitch Necklace. Or show off the Sorting Hat's selection with a House Colors Tie-Dye Shirt.
Date Published:2016

Includes index. Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies and things around the house into everything from Remembrall Rings to Butterbeer Lip Balm to Nargles for your front lawn. You'll be as busy as Mrs. Weasley knitting her Christmas sweaters as you dive into dozens of Potterific projects. Relive the excitement of Harry's adventures with these genius crafts. Drop some homemade Pgymy Puff Bath Fizzies into the tub and pretend you're Moaning Myrtle. Keep memories of the Quidditch pitch close with your very own Golden Snitch Necklace. Or show off the Sorting Hat's selection with a House Colors Tie-Dye Shirt.

Date Published:2016

Love, Stargirl

Spinelli, Jerry


Title on cover: Love, [and images of a star and girl]. Fifteen-year-old Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit who is still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend, Leo, writes him "the world's longest letter," describing her new life in Pennsylvania.
Date Published:2007

Faker

Korman, Gordon.


Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?
Date Published:2024

Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?

Date Published:2024

Excuse me while I ugly cry

Goffney, Joya.


Quinn keeps lists of everything—from the days she’s ugly cried, to “Things That I Would Never Admit Out Loud” and all the boys she’d like to kiss. Her lists keep her sane. By writing her fears on paper, she never has to face them in real life. That is, until her journal goes missing... Then an anonymous account posts one of her lists on Instagram for the whole school to see and blackmails her into facing seven of her greatest fears, or else her entire journal will go public. Quinn doesn’t know who to trust. Desperate, she teams up with Carter Bennett—the last known person to have her journal—in a race against time to track down the blackmailer. Together, they journey through everything Quinn’s been too afraid to face, and along the way, Quinn finds the courage to be honest, to live in the moment, and to fall in love.
Date Published:2022

Quinn keeps lists of everything—from the days she’s ugly cried, to “Things That I Would Never Admit Out Loud” and all the boys she’d like to kiss. Her lists keep her sane. By writing her fears on paper, she never has to face them in real life. That is, until her journal goes missing... Then an anonymous account posts one of her lists on Instagram for the whole school to see and blackmails her into facing seven of her greatest fears, or else her entire journal will go public. Quinn doesn’t know who to trust. Desperate, she teams up with Carter Bennett—the last known person to have her journal—in a race against time to track down the blackmailer. Together, they journey through everything Quinn’s been too afraid to face, and along the way, Quinn finds the courage to be honest, to live in the moment, and to fall in love.

Date Published:2022

Racer

Higgins, M. G.,


Austin has taken up rock hunting ever since a terrible spill on his mountain bike put him in the hospital. No way will he ride again. Ever. He still has nightmares. Worse, Austin knows the accident was deliberate. His rival, Slice, wanted to win. Slice made sure Austin would lose. But now it’s Slice who’s badly hurt. Will Austin get on a bike to save his enemy?
Date Published:2023

The hero at Crow's Crossing

Schraff, Anne E.


Excellent teacher Mr. Ridley appears from nowhere and accepts a teaching job at the tiny and poor Crow’s Crossing School. He’s an excellent teacher, but questions swirl around him. Why is he here? Where did he come from? And most importantly, why is he digging holes on Shadow Hill?
Date Published:2015

I am underdog

Schraff, Anne


Kemba wishes he was courageous like the video game superhero Underdog.
Date Published:2014

The magic stone

Schraff, Anne E.


Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he's intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!
Date Published:2021

Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he's intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!

Date Published:2021

Can't read, can't write, here's my book

Jacques, Michael, 1991-,


Large print. "Can't read, can't write, here's my book is told through the eyes of Michael Jacques, a compassionate and determined young adult with autism and an intellectual disability. His book--which is written by using an iPad's speech-to-text function--is a down-to-earth collection of compelling life stories and discoveries that teach us how to embrace and celebrate our differences. Michael, who never surrenders to the idea of "can't," speaks about topics such as learning, inclusion, advocating, independence, and the power of perseverance. His insights and views on the world are equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring. Through his witty and positive voice, Michael offers a glimpse on what it's like to be him"--Back cover.
Date Published:2018

Large print. "Can't read, can't write, here's my book is told through the eyes of Michael Jacques, a compassionate and determined young adult with autism and an intellectual disability. His book--which is written by using an iPad's speech-to-text function--is a down-to-earth collection of compelling life stories and discoveries that teach us how to embrace and celebrate our differences. Michael, who never surrenders to the idea of "can't," speaks about topics such as learning, inclusion, advocating, independence, and the power of perseverance. His insights and views on the world are equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring. Through his witty and positive voice, Michael offers a glimpse on what it's like to be him"--Back cover.

Date Published:2018

The ugly truth

Kinney, Jeff


While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Hard luck

Kinney, Jeff


After being dumped by his best friend and having a hard time finding new friends in middle school, Greg decides to change his luck and turn all his decisions over to chance.
Date Published:2013

Sunny. 2, Swing it, Sunny! /

Holm, Jennifer L.


In the mid-1970s Sunny Lewin is back, star of her personal show, facing the prospect of Middle School, and dealing with the problems of her somewhat dysfunctional family--in particular her older brother, Dale, who has been sent off to a military academy because of his delinquent behavior.
Date Published:2017

Shin-chi's canoe

Campbell, Nicola I.


Sequel to "Shi-shi-etko". Two children's experience at residential school. Shi-shi-etko is about to return for her 2nd year, but this time she is not alone - her six-year brother, Shin-chi, is going, too.
Date Published:2008

Little Jack Horner, live from the corner

Becker, Helaine, 1961-


This hilarious tale features favourite nursery rhyme chacters and a little song you thought you knew. It all adds up to some seriously silly times down at Ma Goose Farms.
Date Published:2012

Worthy

Cooner, Donna D. (Donna Danell)


Linden Wilson, aspiring writer, is a junior at Sam Houston High School, and she has just started dating handsome Alex Garcia when a mysterious app called "Worthy", which ranks couples at the high school via user comments, turns her life upside down by labeling her as "unworthy" of Alex -- and suddenly Linden is reevaluating herself and the people she thought of as friends.
Date Published:2017

Name calling

Sadu, Itah, 1961-



Date Published:1994