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Knifepoint

Van Tol, Alex


"RL 3.8"--Cover p. [4]. "From the moment Jill and her sociopathic tourist head into the mountains until her final harrowing escape, the suspense is palpable. Both reluctant and avid readers who enjoy nail-biting tension will race through to find out whether or not Jill reaches safety." --Amazon.ca.
Date Published:2010

Stuffed

Walters, Eric, 1957-


When Ian and his classmates watch a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, Ian decides to start a boycott and stop everyone he can from eating at Frankie's, a huge fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and Frankie's gets concerned. The company's lawyers threaten Ian and his friends and try to force them to stop the boycott. Ian must convince others that the boycott is a good idea. Can Ian stand up for what he believes in? Can you take on a corporate behemoth and win?
Date Published:2021

When Ian and his classmates watch a documentary about the health concerns of eating fast food, Ian decides to start a boycott and stop everyone he can from eating at Frankie's, a huge fast-food chain with a questionable menu. The boycott takes off and Frankie's gets concerned. The company's lawyers threaten Ian and his friends and try to force them to stop the boycott. Ian must convince others that the boycott is a good idea. Can Ian stand up for what he believes in? Can you take on a corporate behemoth and win?

Date Published:2021

Off the grid

Choyce, Lesley, 1951-,


Sixteen-year-old Cody was born and raised "off the grid" deep in the wilderness by idealistic parents. When his father becomes seriously ill, the family is forced to move into the city so he can get treatment. Attending high school for the first time, Cody is an oddity and has a hard time adjusting. He finds unlikely allies in DeMarco, an inner-city kid, and Ernest, a philosophical homeless man, and he begins a tentative friendship with Alexis. When he comes to DeMarco's defense in an altercation at school, Cody finds himself in trouble with the police. A second confrontation puts Cody in more trouble with the cops, and he is convinced he must escape to the family homestead or be arrested. But Cody is torn between fleeing the city or staying with his ailing father and facing whatever consequences come his way.
Date Published:2015

Sixteen-year-old Cody was born and raised "off the grid" deep in the wilderness by idealistic parents. When his father becomes seriously ill, the family is forced to move into the city so he can get treatment. Attending high school for the first time, Cody is an oddity and has a hard time adjusting. He finds unlikely allies in DeMarco, an inner-city kid, and Ernest, a philosophical homeless man, and he begins a tentative friendship with Alexis. When he comes to DeMarco's defense in an altercation at school, Cody finds himself in trouble with the police. A second confrontation puts Cody in more trouble with the cops, and he is convinced he must escape to the family homestead or be arrested. But Cody is torn between fleeing the city or staying with his ailing father and facing whatever consequences come his way.

Date Published:2015

Crush

Mac, Carrie, 1975-



Date Published:2006

Comeback

Grant, Vicki



Date Published:2010

Firewall

Rodman, Sean, 1972-,


"In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Josh discovers a virtual town that is eerily similar to his own."-- Josh is a gamer. After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town where he doesn't know anybody, he copes by staying up way too late playing Killswitch online. Then he discovers a "mod" version of the game that is an exact reproduction of his new town. Strange things start to happen in the game, and they are somehow connected with events in the real world.
Date Published:2017

"In this high-interest novel for teen readers, Josh discovers a virtual town that is eerily similar to his own."-- Josh is a gamer. After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town where he doesn't know anybody, he copes by staying up way too late playing Killswitch online. Then he discovers a "mod" version of the game that is an exact reproduction of his new town. Strange things start to happen in the game, and they are somehow connected with events in the real world.

Date Published:2017

Swiped

Bossley, Michele Martin.


Trevor, Nick and Robyn are hot on the trail of a sandwich thief when they learn that a valuable hockey book has been stolen from the library.
Date Published:2006

I need my own country!

Walton, Rick


Instructs the reader in how to form one's own country when the time comes, from finding a location, a name, and a flag, to handling the inevitable civil unrest and invasions.
Date Published:2012

Heat

Lauw, Darlene


Includes index. Simple text and experiments describe and demonstrate the principles of heat and how heat energy is produced.
Date Published:2002

Dinosaurs

May, Paul, 1953-



Date Published:2009

Everybody serves soup

Dooley, Norah.


While trying to earn money by shoveling snow so she can buy her mother a Christmas present, Carrie comes up with an idea for just the right gift. Includes soup recipes.
Date Published:2000

Click, clack, moo : cows that type

Cronin, Doreen


When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want. Useful for teaching the inferring strategy.
Date Published:2000

Stephen Curry

Braun, Eric, 1971-


No doubt -- Shooting star -- All about overload -- Regular guy -- It's raining threes -- All-star stats. Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.
Date Published:2017

T is for Terry : an ABC of courage

Dias, Denise, 1982-,


T Is for Terry presents his famous story through each letter of the alphabet, bringing Terry's inspiring vision and enduring legacy to life for young children.
Date Published:2025

Goodnight world : animals of the native northwest


In this simple format each of the animals, birds, and sea creatures say good night by dreaming, singing each other to sleep and various activities unique to each animal. It also introduces young children to Northwest Coast art designs while explaining the importance of interdependence with the environment.
Date Published:2011

Good morning world

Windsor, Paul


On board pages. A board book, sharing good morning wishes through the words and artwork of Paul Windsor.
Date Published:2011

GOATs of tennis

Price, Karen (Sports writer),


Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. "Tennis history is filled with classic matches, colorful personalities, and enduring legacies of great champions. This title explores the achievements of the men and women who have thrilled fans by reaching the summit of one of the world's most popular individual sports through exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, a glossary, and an index."--Amazon.com
Date Published:2022

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. "Tennis history is filled with classic matches, colorful personalities, and enduring legacies of great champions. This title explores the achievements of the men and women who have thrilled fans by reaching the summit of one of the world's most popular individual sports through exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, a glossary, and an index."--Amazon.com

Date Published:2022

Freestyle

Galligan, Gale,


Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to make it count! The group starts to have problems as their crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine, and things only get worse when Cory's parents ground him for not taking his grades seriously. He ends up with a new tutor, Sunna, who he dismisses as a boring nerd... until he catches her secretly practicing cool yo-yo tricks. Cory wants to learn the art of yo-yo, and as his friendship with Sunna grows, he ends up missing practice and bailing on his crew -- and they are not happy about it. With mounting pressure coming from all sides, how is Cory supposed to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance, and his new friend?
Date Published:2022

Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate eighth grade and go their separate ways to high schools all over New York City, so they have to make it count! The group starts to have problems as their crew captain gets increasingly intense about nailing the routine, and things only get worse when Cory's parents ground him for not taking his grades seriously. He ends up with a new tutor, Sunna, who he dismisses as a boring nerd... until he catches her secretly practicing cool yo-yo tricks. Cory wants to learn the art of yo-yo, and as his friendship with Sunna grows, he ends up missing practice and bailing on his crew -- and they are not happy about it. With mounting pressure coming from all sides, how is Cory supposed to balance the expectations of his parents, school, dance, and his new friend?

Date Published:2022

Green ants vs. army ants

Pallotta, Jerry,


Contains facts about the green ants and army ants, comparing such aspects as their sizes and abilities, and what the outcome would be if they were to fight each other.
Date Published:2019

Lion vs. tiger

Pallotta, Jerry


Contains facts about lions and tigers, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Date Published:2009