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The wild robot protects

Brown, Peter, 1979-


Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves? This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Date Published:2023

Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves? This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Date Published:2023

The wild robot

Brown, Peter, 1979-


Includes an excerpt from The wild robot escapes. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
Date Published:2016

Includes an excerpt from The wild robot escapes. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.

Date Published:2016

The wild robot escapes

Brown, Peter, 1979-


Sequel to: The wild robot. After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
Date Published:2018

Rebound

Alexander, Kwame,


Prequel to: The crossover. In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.
Date Published:2018

Booked

Alexander, Kwame,


Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
Date Published:2022

The crossover : graphic novel

Alexander, Kwame,


In this graphic novel adaptation, twelve-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
Date Published:2019

Ace and the misfits vs. the Soccer Knights

Kawooya, Eddie.


When Ace, a recently arrived Ugandan immigrant, joins up with "the Misfits" other kids at school who share the challenges of life in a new country -- to play soccer, the group soon find themselves trying to qualify for a high-stakes tournament. With themes of friendship, self-worth, and finding balance in a new culture, Ace and the Misfits vs. the Soccer Knights explores the power and challenges in finding community through sport.
Date Published:2025

When Ace, a recently arrived Ugandan immigrant, joins up with "the Misfits" other kids at school who share the challenges of life in a new country -- to play soccer, the group soon find themselves trying to qualify for a high-stakes tournament. With themes of friendship, self-worth, and finding balance in a new culture, Ace and the Misfits vs. the Soccer Knights explores the power and challenges in finding community through sport.

Date Published:2025

Not talking about you

HeronJones, Kevin, 1975-


Not Talking About You portrays racism as it occurs amongst young Canadians today. It explores the impact on the target and on bystanders who have to decide how to react when they find a racist youth in their midst.
Date Published:2022

Ace and the misfits

Kawooya, Eddie,


After fleeing Uganda, Ace is battling ignorance, bullying, and a new culture. Now he seeks to regain his confidence and show himself he has the tools to make it in his new life. In his debut novel, Eddie Kawooya presents a fish-out-of-water story of immigration and the pains and joys of integration into a new and sometimes frightening environment.
Date Published:2024

Half-court trap

HeronJones, Kevin, 1975-,


The issues of male body image and rivalry come together in Half-Court Trap, set in racially diverse Brampton, Ontario. Thirteen-year-old Nigel is teased and belittled at home because of his weight, so an opposing player's trash talk enrages him and he vows revenge. When his enemy becomes a teammate, Nigel plots to make him look bad and get him off the team. As Nigel finds out more about his rival, he not only learns empathy but comes to a new perspective on himself and acceptance of his body shape.
Date Published:2021

The issues of male body image and rivalry come together in Half-Court Trap, set in racially diverse Brampton, Ontario. Thirteen-year-old Nigel is teased and belittled at home because of his weight, so an opposing player's trash talk enrages him and he vows revenge. When his enemy becomes a teammate, Nigel plots to make him look bad and get him off the team. As Nigel finds out more about his rival, he not only learns empathy but comes to a new perspective on himself and acceptance of his body shape.

Date Published:2021

The skin I'm in

Flake, Sharon


Thirteen-year-old Maleeka, uncomfortable because her skin is extremely dark, meets a new teacher with a birthmark on her face and makes some discoveries about how to love who she is and what she looks like.
Date Published:2021

False starts

Brundtland, Carl,


"It's the summer before seventh grade, and best friends Nansi, Ayesha, and Angela can't think of anything except cooling off. But when Ayesha doesn't show up at the pool, it sets off a relay of unfortunate events--with Nansi's archnemesis Tania Rijkenmoi at the heart--that threatens Nansi and Ayesha's friendship. Friendship drama and actual theater drama abound in this funny and heartfelt middle-school story."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"It's the summer before seventh grade, and best friends Nansi, Ayesha, and Angela can't think of anything except cooling off. But when Ayesha doesn't show up at the pool, it sets off a relay of unfortunate events--with Nansi's archnemesis Tania Rijkenmoi at the heart--that threatens Nansi and Ayesha's friendship. Friendship drama and actual theater drama abound in this funny and heartfelt middle-school story."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The great puptective. 2, Purranormal activity /

Tysoe, Alina,


"When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She's too busy solving the mystery of the unseen culprit chewing up all the furniture in her house. But when Poppy catches a possible ghost playing with Truffles's toys in the middle of the night, whatever's going on next door becomes urgent! Good thing Poppy and Truffles the cat are on the case!"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

"When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She's too busy solving the mystery of the unseen culprit chewing up all the furniture in her house. But when Poppy catches a possible ghost playing with Truffles's toys in the middle of the night, whatever's going on next door becomes urgent! Good thing Poppy and Truffles the cat are on the case!"--Amazon.

Date Published:2025

Way off track : a Nansi graphic novel. 1 /

Brundtland, Carl,


Nansi has been a track star her whole life. When Tania, the girl who has everything, beats Nansi in a race, Nansi knows it was only Tania's new running shoes that gave her the edge. She is determined to get her own pair before the school track meet -- if only she can find $340. Luckily, she has Granny, who sets up Nansi with a job at her friend's salon. But another hurdle comes when she's needed at work and the track at the same time. Good thing Nansi was born to scheme!
Date Published:2025

Nansi has been a track star her whole life. When Tania, the girl who has everything, beats Nansi in a race, Nansi knows it was only Tania's new running shoes that gave her the edge. She is determined to get her own pair before the school track meet -- if only she can find $340. Luckily, she has Granny, who sets up Nansi with a job at her friend's salon. But another hurdle comes when she's needed at work and the track at the same time. Good thing Nansi was born to scheme!

Date Published:2025

Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets

Rowling, J. K.


Harry can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts School. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a chamber of secrets, holding unknown horrors to wizards of Muggle parentage. Now someone is casting spells that turn people to stone, and a terrible warning is found painted on the wall. The chief suspect - always in the wrong place - is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed.
Date Published:2014

Harry can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts School. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a chamber of secrets, holding unknown horrors to wizards of Muggle parentage. Now someone is casting spells that turn people to stone, and a terrible warning is found painted on the wall. The chief suspect - always in the wrong place - is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed.

Date Published:2014

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Rowling, J. K.


Harry Potter is furious that he is stuck at the Dursleys' house for the summer, when he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, and the wizarding authorities seem unwilling to do anything. Harry's so-called friends are trying to keep him in the dark. But he knows that Voldemort's forces can find him wherever he is; he could be attacked at any moment. Harry is finally rescued from Privet Drive by members of the Order of the Phoenix - a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort - and discovers that maybe he is not alone in this battle after all.
Date Published:2014

Harry Potter is furious that he is stuck at the Dursleys' house for the summer, when he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, and the wizarding authorities seem unwilling to do anything. Harry's so-called friends are trying to keep him in the dark. But he knows that Voldemort's forces can find him wherever he is; he could be attacked at any moment. Harry is finally rescued from Privet Drive by members of the Order of the Phoenix - a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort - and discovers that maybe he is not alone in this battle after all.

Date Published:2014

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire

Rowling, J. K.


When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.
Date Published:2018

When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.

Date Published:2018

Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone

Rowling, J. K.


Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by an owl, taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The reason: Harry Potter is a Wizard.
Date Published:1997

The true story of vanilla : how Edmond Albius made history

Richards, Ann (Ann M.),


In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, made history when he discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla plants using a bamboo twig. Until that time, only bees in Mexico could pollinate the plant-botanists couldn't figure out another way. With his mentor, Edmond travelled around Réunion Island to share his technique, the Geste d'Edmonde (Edmond's gesture), which is still in use today. Despite his important achievement, as an enslaved person Edmond didn't receive payment or recognition for his contribution to science, eventually dying in poverty after being freed from slavery in 1848. Today it is recognized that Edmond's method of pollination was key to bringing vanilla to the world, helped to create a billion-dollar industry and gave us the flavor we love to use in cooking, baking, medicine and, of course, ice cream.
Date Published:2025

In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, made history when he discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla plants using a bamboo twig. Until that time, only bees in Mexico could pollinate the plant-botanists couldn't figure out another way. With his mentor, Edmond travelled around Réunion Island to share his technique, the Geste d'Edmonde (Edmond's gesture), which is still in use today. Despite his important achievement, as an enslaved person Edmond didn't receive payment or recognition for his contribution to science, eventually dying in poverty after being freed from slavery in 1848. Today it is recognized that Edmond's method of pollination was key to bringing vanilla to the world, helped to create a billion-dollar industry and gave us the flavor we love to use in cooking, baking, medicine and, of course, ice cream.

Date Published:2025

Game changers : stories of hijabi athletes from around the world

Smith, Charlene,


Meet 13 hijabi athletes from around the world who are changing the rules of sport. Many of these women were the first in their sport to compete wearing the hijab. Some were up against cultural traditions that didn't allow girls to play sports, and some fought to have institutional anti-hijab rules changed so they could participate
Date Published:2025