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The fabulous Zed Watson!

Sylvester, Basil.


Zed Watson loves a few things: their name (which they chose themself!), their big rambunctious family, and--oh yeah--monsters. When Zed discovered the mystery surrounding an unpublished novel called The Monster's Castle, they were completely hooked. Now Zed is a member of a small but dedicated legion devoted to finding the long-buried text. When a breakthrough discovery leads Zed to the route that they are sure will take them to the treasure, they know it's time for a road trip. And with the help of their shy, flora-loving neighbour, Gabe, and his sister, Sam, a geologist who is driving back to college in Arizona, Zed and company are soon off on a wild adventure following cryptic clues. But it's not all fun and games. Gabe doesn't like Zed's snacks, Sam is a bossy driver with total command of the ancient Impreza's stereo, and Zed is often misgendered. It's a good thing they also encounter kind strangers, potato-themed dance-offs and lots and lots of ice cream along the way. If Zed and Gabe can combine their strengths, survive Sam's wrath and best the greedy historian who's also hot on the book's trail, they just might find the greatest treasure of all.
Date Published:2022

Zed Watson loves a few things: their name (which they chose themself!), their big rambunctious family, and--oh yeah--monsters. When Zed discovered the mystery surrounding an unpublished novel called The Monster's Castle, they were completely hooked. Now Zed is a member of a small but dedicated legion devoted to finding the long-buried text. When a breakthrough discovery leads Zed to the route that they are sure will take them to the treasure, they know it's time for a road trip. And with the help of their shy, flora-loving neighbour, Gabe, and his sister, Sam, a geologist who is driving back to college in Arizona, Zed and company are soon off on a wild adventure following cryptic clues. But it's not all fun and games. Gabe doesn't like Zed's snacks, Sam is a bossy driver with total command of the ancient Impreza's stereo, and Zed is often misgendered. It's a good thing they also encounter kind strangers, potato-themed dance-offs and lots and lots of ice cream along the way. If Zed and Gabe can combine their strengths, survive Sam's wrath and best the greedy historian who's also hot on the book's trail, they just might find the greatest treasure of all.

Date Published:2022

Harvey holds his own

Nelson, Colleen,


A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters -- both human and dog -- find resolution by standing up to adversity.
Date Published:2022

A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters -- both human and dog -- find resolution by standing up to adversity.

Date Published:2022

A girl called Echo. Vol. 3, Northwest resistance /

Vermette, Katherena, 1977-


"Echo Desjardins just can't stop slipping back and forth in time. In Northwest Resistance, she travels to a period of turmoil. The bison are gone, settlers from the East are arriving daily, and the Métis and First Nations of the Northwest face hunger and uncertainty as their traditional way of life is threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises when Louis Riel returns to help. However, battles between Canadian forces and the Métis and their allies lead to a defeat at Batoche. Through it all, Echo gains new perspectives about where she came from and what the future may hold"--Back cover.
Date Published:2020

"Echo Desjardins just can't stop slipping back and forth in time. In Northwest Resistance, she travels to a period of turmoil. The bison are gone, settlers from the East are arriving daily, and the Métis and First Nations of the Northwest face hunger and uncertainty as their traditional way of life is threatened. The Canadian government has ignored their petitions, but hope rises when Louis Riel returns to help. However, battles between Canadian forces and the Métis and their allies lead to a defeat at Batoche. Through it all, Echo gains new perspectives about where she came from and what the future may hold"--Back cover.

Date Published:2020

Adjusting to a new school : tips for a smooth, successful transition


Learn all about helpful strategies for transitioning to a new school. Includes preparations and organization to alleviate anxiety, adjusting to a new school, transitioning from elementary school to middle school, transitioning from middle school to high school, and where to get help when you're having problems. Video and graphics reinforce important concepts.
Date Published:2023

Passage to freedom


Passage to Freedom is a moving documentary that features oral histories of Southeast Asian refugees that made the dangerous journeys from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to Canada. The film effectively weaves archival clips of news stories, wartime footage, and interviews with former refugees and Canadian immigration officials. Canada resettled over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees from 1975 to 1985. The Canadian response to the refugee crisis was recognized internationally with the UNHCR Nansen Medal in 1986. The film delves into the journey of the refugees' integration into the fabric of Canadian life and highlights the contributions of this first generation and their descendants.
Date Published:2022

Passage to Freedom is a moving documentary that features oral histories of Southeast Asian refugees that made the dangerous journeys from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to Canada. The film effectively weaves archival clips of news stories, wartime footage, and interviews with former refugees and Canadian immigration officials. Canada resettled over 100,000 Southeast Asian refugees from 1975 to 1985. The Canadian response to the refugee crisis was recognized internationally with the UNHCR Nansen Medal in 1986. The film delves into the journey of the refugees' integration into the fabric of Canadian life and highlights the contributions of this first generation and their descendants.

Date Published:2022

Fire fighter!

Royston, Angela


Includes index. Describes a day in the life of a fire fighter.
Date Published:1998

Le voyage en Chine

Canciani, Katia, 1971-


Florence rêve de partir en Chine, le pays natal de sa défunte mère. Afin de financer son voyage, la fillette décide de transformer la pagode que lui a construite son père en boutique pour vendre des objets ou proposer des activités. Malheureusement, elle découvre bientôt qu'un voyage de la sorte coûte très cher. Heureusement, la fillette ne manque pas d'imagination et elle peut toujours compter sur la complicité de son père. [SDM].
Date Published:2015

Florence rêve de partir en Chine, le pays natal de sa défunte mère. Afin de financer son voyage, la fillette décide de transformer la pagode que lui a construite son père en boutique pour vendre des objets ou proposer des activités. Malheureusement, elle découvre bientôt qu'un voyage de la sorte coûte très cher. Heureusement, la fillette ne manque pas d'imagination et elle peut toujours compter sur la complicité de son père. [SDM].

Date Published:2015

The high cost of expansion


What are the environmental impacts of infrastructure and housing projects in wetland areas? Tania Arosemena, an environmental lawyer, is working to ensure that development projects in Panama are complying with environmental regulations. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date Published:2018

Fly Guy presents : firefighters

Arnold, Tedd


Provides basic informations about firefighters and the work they do.
Date Published:2014

Le mystère des bruits étranges

Friedman, Laurie B., 1964-


Traduction de : The mystery of the spooky sounds. "Un livre de la collection Les fleurs pour lecteurs débutants." --Page titre. Des sons effrayants proviennent de derrière la porte d'une salle de classe vide. C'est à la détective Daisy de comprendre pourquoi!
Date Published:2023

Sink or swim : a novel of World War II

Watkins, Steve, 1954-,


In January 1942, twelve-year-old Colton is on his family's fishing boat in the Atlantic with his older brother Danny when the boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, and Danny is severely injured; realizing how close the enemy is, Colton takes his brother's enlistment papers and joins the Navy, determined to do his part to defeat Germany--if only he can keep his age a secret and survive life at sea.
Date Published:2017

Baby-sitters, petite soeur. 1, Karen et la sorcière /

Farina, Katy,


Traduction de: Karen's witch. Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série "Le club des Baby-Sitters", qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. Dans cet opus: Karen Brewer, six ans, s'accommode parfaitement de sa vie entre deux familles recomposées. Cette fois, elle se fait une joie de passer deux semaines chez son père, où elle prend plaisir à se faire garder par sa demi-soeur, Kristy. La fillette s'intéresse également de près à la voisine, Mme Porter, qu'elle a rebaptisée Morbida Destinée et qu'elle soupçonne être une sorcière. Comment expliquer autrement ses robes noires, ses cheveux en bataille, son chat noir prénommé Minuit et le fait qu'elle passe son temps à balayer et à cultiver des herbes dans son jardin? En l'espionnant, Karen l'entend évoquer une réunion importante, qui ne peut dans son esprit qu'être une assemblée de sorcières! Il n'en faut pas plus pour qu'elle entraîne son amie Hanni dans un plan visant à démasquer cette terrible Morbida et à devenir l'héroïne de la communauté...
Date Published:2020

Traduction de: Karen's witch. Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série "Le club des Baby-Sitters", qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. Dans cet opus: Karen Brewer, six ans, s'accommode parfaitement de sa vie entre deux familles recomposées. Cette fois, elle se fait une joie de passer deux semaines chez son père, où elle prend plaisir à se faire garder par sa demi-soeur, Kristy. La fillette s'intéresse également de près à la voisine, Mme Porter, qu'elle a rebaptisée Morbida Destinée et qu'elle soupçonne être une sorcière. Comment expliquer autrement ses robes noires, ses cheveux en bataille, son chat noir prénommé Minuit et le fait qu'elle passe son temps à balayer et à cultiver des herbes dans son jardin? En l'espionnant, Karen l'entend évoquer une réunion importante, qui ne peut dans son esprit qu'être une assemblée de sorcières! Il n'en faut pas plus pour qu'elle entraîne son amie Hanni dans un plan visant à démasquer cette terrible Morbida et à devenir l'héroïne de la communauté...

Date Published:2020

Haunted Halloween : movie novel


At head of title: Goosebumps. When Sonny and Sam find a ventriloquist dummy labeled "Slappy" in an abandoned house and bring him home, the dummy comes to life, and soon begins using dark magic powers to make Halloween a living nightmare in town.
Date Published:2018

Sniper fire : the fight for Ortona

Webb, Jonathan, 1950-


"Paul Baldassara, Italy, 1943"--Cover. Seventeen-year-old Paul Baldassara lies about his age to enlist in the Canadian Army. He joins the Loyal Edmonton regiment, which is tasked with taking Italy’s port town of Ortona. Little does he know the horrors of the battle that lie ahead. Paul’s platoon becomes pinned down by sniper fire in the tight, impassable streets of Ortona. Tanks can’t reach them because the streets are so filled with rubble from the land mines and grenades. The Germans have planted deadly booby traps everywhere. But Paul and his comrades must make their way forwardà.
Date Published:2016

"Paul Baldassara, Italy, 1943"--Cover. Seventeen-year-old Paul Baldassara lies about his age to enlist in the Canadian Army. He joins the Loyal Edmonton regiment, which is tasked with taking Italy’s port town of Ortona. Little does he know the horrors of the battle that lie ahead. Paul’s platoon becomes pinned down by sniper fire in the tight, impassable streets of Ortona. Tanks can’t reach them because the streets are so filled with rubble from the land mines and grenades. The Germans have planted deadly booby traps everywhere. But Paul and his comrades must make their way forwardà.

Date Published:2016

The case of Firebane's folly

O'Donnell, Liam, 1970-,


"First published in the United States, 2018"--Title page verso. When their school bus veers off course while taking the kids from Gravelmuck Elementary on a field trip, monster detectives Tank and Fizz witness a crime that brings them snout to snout with Rockfall Mountain's oldest monster, the ancient dragon Firebane Drakeclaw.
Date Published:2018

The missing

Poblocki, Dan,


Five children have been lured into Shadow House, all for different reasons, and they must determine if someone is trying to help them escape or trap them there forever.
Date Published:2018

The gathering

Poblocki, Dan


Poppy Caldwell is an orphan who keeps seeing a figure standing behind her in the mirror at the group home where she lives, but she does not associate this ghost with the letter that mysteriously appears in her file, claiming to be from a long-lost aunt, and inviting her to Larkspur House--and she is just one of five children who find themselves gathered in this strange house with a deadly past, and apparently no intention of letting the children escape.
Date Published:2016

Poppy Caldwell is an orphan who keeps seeing a figure standing behind her in the mirror at the group home where she lives, but she does not associate this ghost with the letter that mysteriously appears in her file, claiming to be from a long-lost aunt, and inviting her to Larkspur House--and she is just one of five children who find themselves gathered in this strange house with a deadly past, and apparently no intention of letting the children escape.

Date Published:2016

The rival detective

Styles, Walker,


"Rider is faced with his greatest challenge yet, a rival detective. This new private eye is causing a stir in Pawston by solving mysteries and stealing the P.I. Pack's thunder"--
Date Published:2016

Scarewaves

Henderson, Trevor,


The small town of Beacon Point has always been plagued by eerie local phenomena. It's a town where disappearances are common, strange creatures have been sighted with unnerving frequency, and a ghastly secret lurks in the woods. A group of kids will come face to face with the horrors hiding within their sleepy town. They must follow the clues to a terrifying secret before it eats them alive.
Date Published:2023

What's inside? : Fire extinguisher


Ever wonder what's inside a fan? A cell phone? What about a stapler? WHAT'S INSIDE? answers those very questions! From winter coats to bicycles, each interstitial explores what's inside the objects we use every day. Using stop-motion animation and fast-paced music, WHAT'S INSIDE? unveils the many different parts of an item by breaking them down piece-by piece - until every last screw has been pulled, and spring has been released, captivating early engineering curiosity in young children.
Date Published:2017

Ever wonder what's inside a fan? A cell phone? What about a stapler? WHAT'S INSIDE? answers those very questions! From winter coats to bicycles, each interstitial explores what's inside the objects we use every day. Using stop-motion animation and fast-paced music, WHAT'S INSIDE? unveils the many different parts of an item by breaking them down piece-by piece - until every last screw has been pulled, and spring has been released, captivating early engineering curiosity in young children.

Date Published:2017