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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

Cabin fever

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley is the prime suspect when it is discovered that school property has been damaged, but when a surprise blizzard hits and school is closed, Greg is stuck indoors with his family, unable to prove his innocence.
Date Published:2011

Residential schools : with the words and images of survivors

Loyie, Oskiniko Larry, 1933-


A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).
Date Published:2014

A National history--cover. Honours the survivors, the former students, who attended residential schools. Offers a first-person perspective of the residential school system in Canada, as it shares the memories of more than 70 survivors from across Canada as well as 125 archival and contemporary images (65 black & white photographs, 51 colour, some never before published). Expresses the truths about residential school experiences and honours the survivors. Along with the survivors voices, are the evocative, archival photographs provided by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Research Centre with the assistance of curator Krista McCracken. Begins with the moving introduction by Larry Loyie, and moves to seven chapters that explore the purpose of this school system; cultures and traditions; leaving home; life at school the half-day system; the dark side of the schools; friendship and laughter coping with a new life; changing world--the healing begins; and an afterword. A detailed, full colour map showing residential schools, timeline with key dates, glossary, and a helpful index (including names of survivors and schools).

Date Published:2014

Going to Mecca

Robert, Na'ima bint


Tells the story of a London family as they make their pilgrimage to Mecca and perform the traditional Hajj rituals.
Date Published:2012

The Snurtch

Ferrell, Sean.


"Ruthie has a problem at school. It is the Snurtch. The Snurtch is a scribbly, grabby, rude monster who follows Ruthie around and gets her into all sorts of trouble. It seems Ruthie will never be rid of the Snurtch. But eventually, she realizes she's not the only one... George has one too"--
Date Published:2016

Pokémon adventures : Black & White

Kusaka, Hidenori


Text runs from right to left. Black, an eager young Pokémon trainer, sets off on a journey to explore the Unova region, where he meets White, a Pokémon trainer who runs a talent agency for performing Pokémon.
Date Published:2011

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

Thor, tales of Asgard. 4, When speaks the dragon! /

Lee, Stan, 1922-


"Marvel." "Marvel age"--Cover. An adaptation, in graphic novel form, of comic books revealing the adventures of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth, featuring the godling's visit to Nastrond, where an ancient evil lurks.
Date Published:2014

Thor, tales of Asgard. : The boyhood of Thor! 01

Lee, Stan, 1922-


"Marvel." "Marvel age"--Cover. An adaptation, in graphic novel form, of comic books revealing the adventures of the Norse Gods and Thor before he came to Earth, featuring the godling Balder and how Odin made him invincible.
Date Published:2014

Esquivel! : space-age sound artist

Wood, Susan, 1965-


Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music--popular in the fifties and sixties--has found a new generation of listeners. And Duncan Tonatiuh's fresh and quirky illustrations bring Esquivel's spirit to life.
Date Published:2016

Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music--popular in the fifties and sixties--has found a new generation of listeners. And Duncan Tonatiuh's fresh and quirky illustrations bring Esquivel's spirit to life.

Date Published:2016

Bone. 6, Old man's cave

Smith, Jeff, 1960-


"The chapters in this book were originally published in the comic book Bone" As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and Lucius at Old Man's Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures. But not everything goes as planned. By the end of the book, Phoney Bone is strapped to a stone altar and about to be sacrificed; Thorn is lying lifeless nearby; and the rumblings of an earthquake suggest that the Lord of the Locusts is about to be released. Fone and Smiley Bone must do something drastic to save their friends.
Date Published:2007

"The chapters in this book were originally published in the comic book Bone" As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and Lucius at Old Man's Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures. But not everything goes as planned. By the end of the book, Phoney Bone is strapped to a stone altar and about to be sacrificed; Thorn is lying lifeless nearby; and the rumblings of an earthquake suggest that the Lord of the Locusts is about to be released. Fone and Smiley Bone must do something drastic to save their friends.

Date Published:2007

Relay race breakdown

Maddox, Jake


"A Capstone imprint." Nick hates running, but his high school gym teacher thinks he is just the right person to fill in for the two hundred meter relay race, and will not give him a passing grade unless he tries--will Nick learn to run or let the team down?
Date Published:2012

Tales from a not-so-graceful ice princess

Russell, Rachel Renee


When her crush Brandon reveals that the animal shelter where he volunteers is in danger of being closed, Nikki and her friends enter an ice skating competition to help raise money, an effort that is compromised by an interfering Mackenzie.
Date Published:2012

The last straw

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Date Published:2009

Pokemon adventures : Diamond and Pearl : Platinum

Kusaka, Hidenori


"Original Japanese edition 'Pocket monster special' published by Shogakukan". Reads from right to left. Pokémon trainers Pearl and Diamond have a lifelong dream to star in a Pokémon comedy act, but somehow end up as bodyguards to a pampered rich girl on a quest to reach the peak of Mount Coronet.
Date Published:2011

Brave

Chmakova, Svetlana, 1979-,


In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different - math is hard, getting along with friends is hard...Even finding a partner for the class project is a big problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure's on even more once the school newspaper's dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen's always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone's cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real life problems?
Date Published:2017

In his daydreams, Jensen is the biggest hero that ever was, saving the world and his friends on a daily basis. But his middle school reality is VERY different - math is hard, getting along with friends is hard...Even finding a partner for the class project is a big problem when you always get picked last. And the pressure's on even more once the school newspaper's dynamic duo, Jenny and Akilah, draw Jensen into the whirlwind of school news, social experiment projects, and behind-the-scenes club drama. Jensen's always played the middle school game one level at a time, but suddenly, someone's cranked up the difficulty setting. Will those daring daydreams of his finally work in his favor, or will he have to find real solutions to his real life problems?

Date Published:2017

Star Wars Jedi Academy. 1 /

Brown, Jeffrey, 1975-


Roan's one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy--a school that he didn't apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now...This inventive novel follows Roan's first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed. Oh, and he learns other important things too--like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lightsaber, slow dance with a girl, and lift boulders with the Force.
Date Published:2013

Roan's one dream is to leave home and attend Pilot Academy like his older brother, father, and grandfather. But just as Roan is mysteriously denied entrance to Pilot School, he is invited to attend Jedi Academy--a school that he didn't apply to and only recruits children when they are just a few years old. That is, until now...This inventive novel follows Roan's first year at Jedi Academy where, under the tutelage of Master Yoda, he learns that he possesses more strength and potential than he could have ever dreamed. Oh, and he learns other important things too--like how to make a baking soda volcano, fence with a lightsaber, slow dance with a girl, and lift boulders with the Force.

Date Published:2013

Through the mountains


Jordan heads up to world-famous Whistler, BC for some summer fun with Kara and Brooke; they go skiing and snowboarding on the top of Blackcomb Mountain then swim in chilly Lost Lake further down. Next, Jordan drives through the Rocky Mountains to Canmore, Alberta where Maya gives him a traditional white cowboy hat, and takes him rock climbing and swimming. At the dance studio Jordan teaches them steps to the Cross Country Fun Hunt theme song, and then they all show off their varied dance skills.
Date Published:2015

Jordan heads up to world-famous Whistler, BC for some summer fun with Kara and Brooke; they go skiing and snowboarding on the top of Blackcomb Mountain then swim in chilly Lost Lake further down. Next, Jordan drives through the Rocky Mountains to Canmore, Alberta where Maya gives him a traditional white cowboy hat, and takes him rock climbing and swimming. At the dance studio Jordan teaches them steps to the Cross Country Fun Hunt theme song, and then they all show off their varied dance skills.

Date Published:2015

Group survival


In the animal kingdom, for many species, the best defense is to stick together. Social groups are key to survival in the rough conditions of the Rockies, but no two animals do group living the same. In this episode, we'll look at how they communicate, how they decide who gets first bite, and how when humans intervene, they can break up groups, and cause all kinds of havoc.
Date Published:2016

The Borderlands


Where the mountains cross international borders, herds of elk and moose live side by side with predators like bears and wolves. The predator/prey relationship is a delicate balance, and the perfect place to see it in action is in the Kootenay area of the Rocky Mountains. We'll see elk cautiously creeping around the forest trying to find food, watch an osprey catch food and bring it back to its nest, and discover why removing wolves from an ecosystem can have huge repercussions.
Date Published:2015

Where the mountains cross international borders, herds of elk and moose live side by side with predators like bears and wolves. The predator/prey relationship is a delicate balance, and the perfect place to see it in action is in the Kootenay area of the Rocky Mountains. We'll see elk cautiously creeping around the forest trying to find food, watch an osprey catch food and bring it back to its nest, and discover why removing wolves from an ecosystem can have huge repercussions.

Date Published:2015