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Series: Be Brave, Morgan! Morgan on Ice Paperback Ted Staunton 9781459502901 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 18, 2013

Morgan doesn't like to skate, and he's determined not to learn. What he really wants to do is go to see Monster Truck-A-Rama with Charlie. Aldeen is not impressed since Morgan already agreed to go to Princesses on Ice with her. Can Morgan avoid conflict and keep everyone happy, or is he skating on thin ice? With a situation young readers will recognize and enjoy, and a character they can easily identify with, this is a book that will appeal to kids starting to read on their own. The dyslexia-friendly features of the book include easier-to-read ... + Read More
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Series: Formac First Novels Lilly Babysits her Brother Paperback Brenda Bellingham 9781459502871 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 18, 2013

Lilly is finally old enough to babysit her brother Mac for the day, and she's thrilled because she gets to use her mom's smartphone! It's gearing up to be an exciting day -- until the hyper-allergic Mac discovers a dead bird. Lilly has to do her best to keep Mac safe and happy without ruffling anyone's feathers.
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Series: Bluenose Adventure Hardcover Jacqueline Halsey 9781459502802 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 9 Oct 08, 2013

Here's a true-to-life adventure story. Arty is a 10-year-old boy who gets the chance of a lifetime -- he's hired to go on the maiden voyage of the famous schooner Bluenose in 1921. Young readers will delight in joining along with Arty as he learns his way around the ship amidst the dangers, excitement and intrigue of working on a fishing schooner. When Arty climbs to the top of a mast and spots another ship heading toward Bluenose on a collision course, even the captain is grateful for his help. Once he's back in Bluenose's home port of Lunenbu... + Read More
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Series: Healing the Bruises Hardcover Lori Morgan 9781459502833 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 18, 2013

Julia is a young girl who has to leave her family home with her mother to move to a shelter and then to a new apartment because of physical abuse of her mother by her father. Healing the Bruises focuses on Julia's experiences and feelings as she grieves her loss but grows comfortable with her new home, school, and friends. The support she gets from living in housing for families who have experienced abuse and from her counsellors is presented in terms that every young reader can appreciate and understand. In an engaging graphic novel form, this... + Read More
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Series: 28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 Paperback Catherine Austen 9781459406179 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 19, 2014

Dave Davidson's heart is in the right place. He believes it's his mission to cure his friends of their fears. But his solutions are hare-brained at best and often come with unintended and hilarious consequences. Afraid of dancing at the school dance? Dave's got ways to fix that: sprain an ankle, eat expired food to get sick, or even get yourself suspended for a few days. Have a public speaking phobia? Dave can fix that for you too: get laryngitis, forge a note from a therapist, or get your friends to hold up cue cards. This hilarious new novel... + Read More
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Series: Striker Paperback David Skuy 9781459405134 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 18, 2013

Thirteen-year-old Cody is aching to get back onto the pitch. Last year he had a tumor removed from his leg. Though it's a struggle, Cody tries out for the Lions and makes the team as a "super sub" -- one of eleven players who jokingly named themselves that because they're never allowed to play. Secretly Cody is relieved, since he hasn't told anyone on the team that he had cancer. But then there's a shakeup in team management and suddenly Cody and the super subs are the only players left. Cody has no choice now but to play, even if his leg does... + Read More
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Series: SAR: Powderhounds Paperback Heather Kellerhals-Stewart 9781459405196 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Sep 18, 2013

It's the last run of the day and hotdog skier Luc isn't afraid to go out of bounds to get the most out of a downhill experience. Though his girlfriend, Cass, is a bit more cautious, she's not going to let Luc go on his own. But as the weather takes a turn for the worse, the skiers become lost. When Search and Rescue gets the phone call that the skiers may be missing, the office is being manned by rookie Chic. The rescue team know they must wait until morning before they set out in the poor weather conditions, but when they still havent located ... + Read More
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Series: TT: Full Throttle Paperback Nicole Winters 9781459405165 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Sep 18, 2013

Scott has one obsession: to fulfill his late father's dream of racing in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races, the most dangerous and prestigious motorcycle road race in the world. Far from their home in British Columbia and still reeling from a recent tragedy, Scott and his roommates-turned-pit crew have only five days during Practice Week to secure a spot in the TT. Scott must qualify with a fast enough time or he doesn't race. But the pressure of working with a rookie crew on the potentially lethal course puts Scott's safety and his friendsh... + Read More
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Series: Picture Me Paperback Lori Weber 9781459405103 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Sep 18, 2013

When a well-meaning English teacher has overweight student Krista read aloud a poem about body image titled "Barbie Doll" in class, she ignites a simmering bullying event based on Krista's appearance. Krista's best friend, and witness to the event, Tessa, is suspended for fighting to defend her friend. The girl who bullies Krista seems unaffected by the incident at school and more concerned with what an older guy thinks of her. But as the three characters' paths intersect, their inner lives are revealed. Each emerges as a much more complicated ... + Read More
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Series: The Seven Stair Crew Skinner's Banks Paperback Brad V. Cowan 9781459405226 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 18, 2013

Cale Finch has just won second place in a skateboarding competition when he's ambushed on his way home by a member of a rival crew, the Mental Posse. They steal the money that Cale was going to use to replace his broken skateboard. Cale feels embarrassed by what happened, so he doesn't tell anyone right away. Eventually, Mark Skinner, an older skater, finds out, and offers to help Cale get the money back. But before he does, tragedy strikes and Mark is killed in a car accident. Cale has to deal with the loss of his friend and hero -- and find ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Curve Ball second edition Paperback John Danakas 9781459405936 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 11, 2014

On his old team, Tom Poulos was a star catcher. But his new team is different. For one thing, all the players are older and bigger than him. For another, no matter how hard he tries or how hard he practices, he can't catch the curve balls that the pitcher sends flying over the plate. Tom feels like he's letting the team down, a feeling that gets worse once a new catcher joins the team and Tom is benched. Can Tom find a way to regain his rightful place behind the plate?
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Hustle Paperback Johnny Boateng 9781459406049 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 19, 2014

Fourteen-year-old Johnny Huttle -- nicknamed "Hustle" by his best friend, Rex -- comes from an inner-city neighbourhood, where the streets are tough and the street ball games are rougher. More than anything, Johnny wants to shine as the school's star basketball player. But the one thing standing in his way is his best friend, Rex, who outshines Johnny effortlessly at everything, on and off the court. This makes Johnny angry enough that his game and their friendship suffer. When Rex starts getting into trouble in the neighbourhood and is suspend... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Pick and Roll Paperback Kelsey Blair 9781459406018 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 19, 2014

Jazz Smith-Mohapatra is the toughest and best player on her basketball team -- and this year she's determined to lead the team to a championship win. But in the last game of the regular season, Jazz sets an offensive move called a pick and roll. A player on the other team doesn't see it coming; she crashes into Jazz, and then onto the floor. Though it's a play that Jazz has done many times, she's never hurt anyone before. Now there's going to be a Fair Play Commission hearing to determine whether the play was legal or not. But even worse than t... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Power Hitter second edition Paperback Christine A. Forsyth 9781459405905 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 11, 2014

Connor might need a pinch runner, pinch catcher, and pinch thrower, but can he ever hit a baseball out of the park! So when Connor ends up staying with his baseball-loving relatives in Winnipeg for the summer, he allows his cousin to talk him into trying out for the baseball team. Connor isnt surprised when he doesnt make it, but he is disappointed. Its going to take some powerful coaching and more than a little help from his friends to get Connor on the team.
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Hoop Magic Paperback Eric Howling 9781459405257 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 18, 2013

Orlando O’Malley has had to overcome a lot to play basketball. He’s the worst shooter on the Evergreen Eagles middle school team. He can barely dribble around a cone in practice. And he’s certainly the shortest. But Orlando has two special talents: a winning personality and the ability to call play-by-play almost everything that is happening around him. Orlando really wants to be a star player, but despite his best efforts he can’t quite seem to make the right play at the right time. His biggest contributions to the team are his ability to get ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Spiked Paperback Steven Barwin 9781459405288 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 18, 2013

Eighth-grader Emma is the tallest person in her class. While she used to be into sports in a big way, now that she’s hanging out with her new best friend, other things have become more important -- like clothes and makeup and fitting in. When Emma gets roped into volunteering for the girls’ volleyball team, she feels the urge to play again. First, though, she’ll have to overcome her fear of what her new friends will say if she does.
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Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Annaleise Carr How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer Paperback Annaleise Carr 9781459406315 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Mar 11, 2014

Over eight months worth of planning, hundreds of hours of hard physical training, amassing a team of dedicated crewmates, approaching sponsors and collecting donations -- and finally, swimming for twenty-seven hours across the cold, rough waters of Lake Ontario. Why would a fourteen-year-old girl take on such a challenge? For Annaleise Carr, the motivation came not from a desire for glory. Her ultimate quest was to raise money for her new friends at Camp Trillium, a charity that provides a camping experience for kids with cancer. What kept her ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Hoop Dreams Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459405875 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Mar 19, 2014

Playing ball is what keeps Podium Sports Academy's basketball captain going when things get rough. When there's trouble back home, Allie turns to basketball. Ditto when her relationship is in trouble or when she's at odds with her friends. But then tragedy strikes when an old knee injury resurfaces and Allie is told she might not be able to play again. With her hope of a future as an elite basketball player gone, Allie is overwhelmed with dark thoughts and feels she has nothing left to live for. That is, until unexpected support comes from two ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Big Air Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459405318 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Sep 18, 2013

Aboriginal snowboarder Jax has it made. He’s in his last year at Podium Sports Academy and he’s got a sponsorship from a big snowboarding company in the bag. But then his older brother, always the troublemaker in the family, shows up in Calgary unexpectedly. Suddenly Jax’s sponsorship is threatened when the police come asking questions about a break-in at the house where he lives. He wants to help his brother, but will it cost him his future as a professional boarder?
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Pure Fake Paperback Beverly Scudamore 9781459405349 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Sep 18, 2013

Gina is the kind of girl who works hard to keep up her appearance -- not just her hair and makeup, but going so far as breast-enhancement surgery and regular diet pills. When tall, athletic, good-looking Colter wants to be her boyfriend, Gina jumps at the chance. She thinks they'll be the perfect couple and ignores the warning signs that things aren't right with him. That includes rumours that his past girlfriend has a restraining order against him. But when Colter's actions put Gina in physical danger she is finally forced to wake up to what C... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Blow Paperback Jodi Lundgren 9781459405981 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 11, 2014

As far as Mary, a.k.a. Meringue, can tell, the only good thing about moving from Vancouver to Red Deer following her parents' divorce is that she was able to get a head-start on earning her Learner's Permit. Now she's sixteen, she can drive on her own. When her friend Jeff asks her to cover his pizza route, Meringue jumps at the chance to cruise around town on her mother's scooter. Little does she know that Jeff has been using his father's pizza shop as a cover-up for his small-scale drug deals. By the time Meringue figures out whats going on, ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Stupid Paperback Kim Firmston 9781459406117 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 11, 2014

Martin's been diagnosed with ADHD, but he feels something about his diagnosis isn't right. The Ritalin he's prescribed doesn't seem to make a difference. When Martin's grades continue to sink no matter how hard he tries, his father writes him off as lazy and just plain stupid. His dad is convinced that Martin just needs to focus more on his studies and less on making movies. One night while out pursuing his passion on the city streets with his camera, Martin meets Stick and is introduced to the energetic and exciting pastime of parkour -- free... + Read More
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Series: Pit Pony The Picture Book Hardcover Joyce Barkhouse 9781459501430 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 12, 2012

If Willie could have his dream, he would go to Sable Island and ride free over the sand dunes on the back of a wild horse. Instead, at eleven years old, Willie has to go to work in the coal mines of Cape Breton, hardly ever seeing the light of day. But with the help of Gem, the gentle pit pony he works with in the mine, he discovers that things aren’t always as bad as they seem. Pit Pony is a beloved classic of children’s literature, and has been turned into a movie and a television series. For this new illustrated edition, the story has been r... + Read More
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Series: 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6 Paperback Catherine Austen 9781552779248 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 08, 2011

Forget social studies, math, and science -- this hilarious novel is about surviving some of the real problems tween girls face in the sixth grade. Honest and heartwarming, the story follows eleven-year-old Becky Lennox over the course of the school year as she figures out how to survive friendships, first crushes, embarrassing parents and annoying older brothers. This award-wnning novel from emerging author Catherine Austen is a sure-fire hit for tween girls.
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Series: Crush. Candy. Corpse. Paperback Sylvia McNicoll 9781459400627 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 12 - 18 Feb 17, 2012

Paradise Manor is depressing -- the smells are bad and the residents are old. Sunny would much rather be doing her volunteer hours at Salon Teo, but her teacher won't let her. Who says volunteering at a hair salon doesn't benefit the community? But working with the Alzheimer's patients has a surprising effect on Sunny. Along with Cole, the grandson of one of the residents, she begins to see that the residents don't have much more choice about their lives than she does: what they eat, how they are treated by staff, even what they watch on telev... + Read More
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Series: Formac First Novels Morgan Gets Cracking Paperback Ted Staunton 9781459500747 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 12, 2012

Morgan doesn’t like the new kid, Curtis, who can juggle, do karate and play guitar, and loves to brag about it. But some of the kids in his class are impressed, especially when Curtis teases Aldeen, the Queen of Mean — who isn’t even mean back! Does Aldeen actually like Curtis? A game of egg toss at a neighbourhood party will show how Aldeen really feels. Who do you think ends up with egg on his face?
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Series: Formac First Novels Morgan and the Dune Racer Paperback Ted Staunton 9780887809651 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Aug 09, 2011

It's Morgan's birthday and all he wants is Charlie's Thunderbolt Dune Racer. Aldeen snags it first from a yard sale, and Morgan gets mad. Really mad. Morgan's birthday brings him a surprise gift, and a lesson in friendship. Morgan and the Dune Racer, with its humourous tone and lively portrayals of Morgan and his buddies, will encourage young readers to learn awareness of their emotions and the value of not acting out every feeling that comes along.
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Series: Formac First Novels Lilly Traps the Bullies Paperback Brenda Bellingham 9780887809590 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Aug 09, 2011

Lilly and Theresa run into bullies at the pool, Spider and Bugsy, who tease Theresa but take an interest in Lilly. Lilly faces tough decisions about being a good friend versus trying to fit in. Brenda Bellinghams story emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and teamwork in standing up to bullying.
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Series: Formac First Novels Think Again, Robyn Paperback Hazel Hutchins 9781459500778 $5.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 12, 2012

Robyn befriends her unpopular classmate Shelly, even though they have very different interests — Shelly likes dolls! But when Shelly’s dad wins tickets to the big hockey game, Shelly suddenly becomes the most popular girl in school. What will their classmates think of Shelly doesn’t actually get to attend the game? Will Robyn lie to protect her friend’s newfound popularity?
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Series: The Seven Stair Crew Street Kings Paperback Brad V. Cowan 9781459404502 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 01, 2013

Cale Finch's plans for Spring Break? EAT, SLEEP, SKATE. Cale's determined that this time he'll successfully ollie the set of seven stairs that mark initiation into the Seven Stair Crew, a group of older, junior-high skaters. But Cale soon finds that not all local skaters are welcoming to grommets (new skaters) like him. He has to find his voice, learn to stand up for himself, and believe in his own ability to skate in order to find his rightful place in this youth subculture.
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Breakaway Paperback Trevor Kew 9781552778623 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 08, 2011

Adam loves hockey, and he's good at it. So when his family moves to Vancouver, he's sure he'll impress in the elite hockey league his father signs him up for. The only problem is that he'll have to wait three weeks to find out, and it's tougher than Adam thought to make friends in the big city. But then he meets Rodrigo, a soccer nut whose family is from Uruguay, and finds that his hockey skills can work on the soccer field as well as the rink. He learns to love the new sport, but his closeminded father disapproves.
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Double Play Paperback Sara Cassidy 9781459403789 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 01, 2013

Allie loves baseball. It's the one thing that has been consistent in her lately complicated life. Allie's father left recently, and now Allie has a new family -- her mother's new girlfriend, Phyllis, and son Miles have moved in. It's taking some adjustment, mostly because Miles seems determined to get under her skin. Things start looking up when Allie gets invited to join the boy's baseball team as their new pitcher. But then Miles announces he's quitting the boy's team and tries out for Allie's old team -- a girl's team! Allie is sure he's do... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Game Face Paperback Sylvia Gunnery 9781459403758 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 01, 2013

Jay Hirtle's back in Rockets territory and he's determined to help his former teammates win the basketball championship. But some of his teammates aren't very welcoming, including Colin, Jay's former best friend and last season's MVP. When Jay wins out in a close vote for team captain, Colin's behaviour becomes even more hostile. Jay has to think of a way to fix their strained relationship -- and the effect it has on the team's showing -- even if it means giving up the captaincy.
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Jump Ball Paperback Adrienne Mercer 9781459401792 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 12, 2012

Abby and Sarah are as different as two sisters can be, but they get along well — that is, until they join the same school basketball team. Older sister Abby is bound and determined that their team will win this season. But outgoing and carefree Sarah seems to treat practices as a chance to goof off with friends, when she bothers to show up at all. As the tension on the team heats up, so does Abby’s intensity, until she’s not only treating her sister poorly but her other teammates — and the coach, too. To her shock, Abby suddenly finds that she’... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Making Select Paperback Steven Barwin 9781552778746 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 08, 2011

Hockey is all Tyler ever wanted to do. But when he finally makes the Select team, things aren't how he imagined it. Tyler divides his time between playing for fun in house league and playing high-stakes hockey in Select. But trying to succeed at both is wearing him down: the house league team accuses him of holding back, and the pressure to win during Select games is immense. And the pressure isn't just coming from the players and the coach, it's coming from somewhere much closer to home -- his hockey-loving mom. Tyler's burnt out and feeling c... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Not Out Paperback Dirk McLean 9781459401754 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 12, 2012

Since Dexter's parents' death, he's been living with his aunt in her Scarborough apartment. Even though it's been two years, Dexter is still struggling to control his anger and so far the best way for him to do this is through sports. Then one day he snaps and attacks the pitcher during a baseball game, and Dex suddenly finds himself off the team. His aunt gives him two options: find another sports team, or go back to trombone lessons. But no other coach seems willing to give Dexter and his now-legendary temper a chance . . . Dexter's best fri... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Off the Wall Paperback Camilla Reghelini Rivers 9781552778418 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Aug 10, 2011

Indoor soccer is what Lizzie does best. At school other kids bug her and her teacher thinks she's a troublemaker, but during a game she feels focused, free. Lately, however, her younger sister Shelby has taken up the game. Shelby's a nice kid, but she leads a charmed life--she copies everything Lizzie does, then does it better. Soon Shelby is a soccer star and her team is challenging Lizzie's in tournament play. When the girls are pitted against each other on the field, hurt feelings fuel a brutal competition, with dangerous results. Off the ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Playing Favourites Paperback Trevor Kew 9781459402560 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Sep 12, 2012

Gavin and his friends Mido and Critter are starting high school this year, which means moving from a school with a championship-winning soccer team to a school that doesn’t have a team at all. With a little encouragement from his friends and granddad, a former "footballer" from England, Gavin musters up his courage and makes a deal with the school football coach — he agrees to let the soccer team share the field while the football team practices, but Gavin will be responsible for running the team. With a newbie team made up of misfits and kids ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Playing for Keeps Paperback Steven Sandor 9781459400665 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 21, 2012

Hockey rules in Branko Stimac's new hometown, where its star players get the royal treatment. Any other sport -- like soccer, where Branko excels -- is considered second-rate. This means the sacrifices Branko's Croatian immigrant father made so he can play in Canada go unnoticed, as does Branko's stellar goalkeeping. When Branko makes it onto the Edmonton Select team as the second-string keeper, he keeps the accomplishment to himself, sure that no one in his home town will care. But then a video of one of his spectacular saves gets posted on a... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Replay Paperback Steven Sandor 9781459403819 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 01, 2013

Growing up above his parents' Chinese family restaurant in Sexsmith, Alberta, Warren Chen has always dreamed of being a football star. At 90 pounds and five feet tall, he's not exactly built like a linebacker, but even short kids from tiny towns have big dreams. At first the coach is reluctant to even let him try out, but soon he sees Warren's strengths -- he is small, slippery, and no one can catch him. Warren is named the team's new running back. In their first game of the season, the Sexsmith Shamrocks face their biggest rivals, Grande Prai... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Trapped Paperback Michele Martin Bossley 9781552778494 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Aug 10, 2011

Nothing seems to be going right for Jane's soccer team this year. Then, to make things worse, some of the girls' stuff starts going missing. Everyone points the finger at the new girl, but Jane is determined to find the real culprit . . . and get her team back on track. Trapped is a story that shows how tiny rumours can have huge consequences, and how these consequences can be overcome with understanding and forgiveness.
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Two Minutes for Roughing second edition Paperback Joseph Romain 9781552775738 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Sep 24, 2010

Les Lewchuck is a rink rat--he loves hanging around his neighbourhood park in East End Toronto, playing hockey whenever and with whom ever he can. He's keen to hit the ice, then, when he finally gets to join a real team, the Metro Cats. He soon finds, however, that Roddy and Lenny Smith, a couple of tough, bullying brothers, run the team. When Les flattens one of the brothers in practice, they vow to get him back. To make matter worse, Les's parents have separated and things at home aren't how they used to be. When his troubles at home and at ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Sports Stories Wicket Season Paperback Gabrielle Prendergast 9781459400207 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Mar 14, 2012

In Winnipeg, Harry was a cricket star. With few West Indians in the community and few people who played the sport, he always stood out from the crowd. But when he moves to Toronto's Little Jamaica to stay with his grandfather, Harry is suddenly just another West Indian kid who loves cricket. There are even girls who are more talented than him. Harry is determined to make the cricket team at his new school, but he'll really have to step up his game. To prove his commitment to the sport, he volunteers to coach Kanga cricket -- cricket for beginn... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Forward Pass Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459403727 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Mar 01, 2013

Podium Sports Academy's star goalkeeper wants nothing more than to play on Canada's National Team. Parmita works hard at school and on the pitch, so if it seems like she's avoiding boys, she hopes everyone will think it's because she wants to be the best, and not because she's secretly attracted to girls. The team's new assistant coach may actually have the pull to get Parmita a National Team tryout, but Parmita is uncomfortable with her coach's constant flirting and accidentally-on-purpose touching. After the coach guesses her secret about her... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy One Cycle Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459401839 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Sep 12, 2012

Of all Podium Sports Academy’s attackmen, Calgary native Nathan Moore stands the best chance of getting a lacrosse scholarship at a U.S. college. But at 5’10" and 125 lbs, Nathan’s told by the scouts that he has some filling out to do before he can take the hard hits. Waiting for his body to catch up to his dreams isn’t an option, so Nathan takes drastic measures to build muscle fast — steroids. Nathan quickly sees the effects on his body, but just as fast the drugs start to affect him in ways he can’t control...ways that also have a game-chang... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Rookie Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459400245 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Mar 14, 2012

Fresh off the plane from Vancouver, sixteen-year-old hockey player Aaron Wong is excited to be starting his first year at Podium, the Calgary school for top teen athletes. Aaron has to make friends and fit in at a new high school, while also adjusting to a new home and a family with a different culture than his own. Luckily, he finds a tight-knit group of friends who are elite athletes in their own sports to help show him the ropes. Things seem to be going well for the rookie -- but the hockey team captain has it in for him. Aaron's world is tu... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Vegas Tryout Paperback Lorna Schultz Nicholson 9781459400702 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Mar 14, 2012

Toronto synchro swimmer Carrie Munroe is Podium Sports Academy's team flyer and the school's best prospect for making it at the upcoming Vegas tryouts -- fulfilling her dreams of being in a glitz-and-glamour professional show. Carrie feels there's only one thing holding her back -- the weekly poolside weigh-ins. Her coach agrees, and Carrie is put on a special diet to control her weight. But the pressure to succeed while also dealing with troublesome family members back home lead Carrie to make some very risky decision about her health and eati... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Homo Paperback Michael Harris 9781459401914 $9.95 Age (years) from 13 - 18 Sep 12, 2012

I don’t see why I have to become this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do with who I hump. Just before his last year in high school, Will’s best friend Julie inadvertently outs him at an end-of-summer party. Now Will feels lost and alienated at his Chilliwack high school and strangely distant from his friends. The only other gay kid at school is not his type, so Will looks online for more meaningful connections. There he meets Riley, a twenty-three-year-old living in Vancouver, and they develop a relationship... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Hook Up Paperback Kim Firmston 9781459400290 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 14, 2012

Cody Manywounds's intentions are good, but it seems that every time he makes one little mistake, he gets caught. He got into some serious trouble with his friends a while ago, but since then, things have been looking up -- his grades are good, his girlfriend is hot, and the escape to university (and more girls) is just around the corner. Then it all comes crashing down with a single text message: "I'm pregnant. Call me. :)" When Cody's girlfriend decides to get an abortion, he finds himself dealing with conflicting emotions -- and discovers how... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Last Cut Paperback Wren Handman 9781459401877 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 18 Sep 12, 2012

Caitlin Myers’s greatest ambition is to be a star, and she can outshine anyone at her school. But then Lianne comes to town and starts to give Caitlin a run for her money, even getting top billing in the school play. So when Caitlin’s offered a bit role as the bikini girl in a low-budget slasher flick, she ignores the warning bells (and her parents), lies about her age, and takes the part. It’s not long before Caitlin finds herself out of her element when it comes to bossy directors and experienced film crews. Her only way out is to fess up abo... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Love Hurts Paperback Beverly Scudamore 9781459403666 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 01, 2013

Mel's best friend Dustin is her dream guy, but she lost her chance with him last year and now he's seeing someone else. Enter Colter, the handsome new guy in school who is definitely interested in her. It's just the thing Mel needs to get her mind off Dustin. Before Mel realizes it, she's spending almost every waking moment with Colter, even skipping volleyball practices and nights out with friends. When Colter gives Mel a ring, alarm bells start ringing, and Mel worries that maybe they're moving too fast. But every time Mel tries to cool thin... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Off Limits Paperback Robert Rayner 9781459400825 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 14, 2012

Fifteen-year-old Birmingham has a hot girlfriend who wants to "do it" anytime, anywhere. But to his (and his best friend's) surprise, it just leaves him feeling hollow, and he finds himself longing for something more. Then his school hires a substitute music teacher, and Birm feels an instant connection with her. They both share a deep love for music -- and she seems to have feelings for him too. They begin meeting outside of school hours until, one day, Birmingham's girlfriend catches him in a lie. Jealous and angry, she tells anyone who will ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Pretty Bones Paperback Aya Tsintziras 9781552777121 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Sep 09, 2011

Raine has a family, good grades, best friends, and a boyfriend who loves her. But then anorexia takes over, and her life spirals out of control. Her efforts to hide her condition are finished when she collapses at a school dance. Although she's whisked away to treatment, Raine isn't ready to accept who she really is and get the help she desperately needs. For Raine, coming-of-age means coming closer to death.
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Schizo Paperback Kim Firmston 9781552778715 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Sep 01, 2011

Dan is a fairly normal fifteen-year-old -- he likes girls (obviously), hates school (ditto), and he lives to play bass guitar. But at home, things aren't normal at all. His mother is schizophrenic, and uses a system of numbers she's developed to determine if something is good or evil. She plasters the walls with pages of obscure calculations and lists of digits, and obsesses over them long into the night -- and her behaviour is only getting more and more erratic. One day, Dan's numbers turn bad, and she begins to threaten him physically. Dan co... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer SideStreets Touch Paperback Kim Firmston 9781459403697 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 14 - 18 Mar 01, 2013

Ethan is trying his hardest to get some attention from his family, but his dad's focus is always directed towards troubled stepsister Haley. When a dark secret threatens to destroy his family life, Ethan turns to his hacking skills to figure out who to believe: his father or Haley. He must also deal with the fact that he has spent his life striving to be just like his dad, someone he may not really know -- or want to be -- at all.
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Series: Lorimer Deal With It Gangs Deal with it before wrong seems right Paperback Jabari Lindsay 9781552779170 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 Apr 16, 2012

One of the best approaches to keeping kids away from gangs is to inform them about the realities of gang involvement before they are offered the choice. This book in the Deal With It series is designed to connect with any reader, whether they're already involved with a gang, considering join ing a gang, or have witnessed gang activity in their neighbourhood. Quizzes, comics, and graphic novel-style illustration help make this an engaging and accessible way to approach a difficult-to-address problem. Gangs: Deal with it before wrong seems right ... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Deal With It Homophobia Deal with it and turn prejudice into pride Paperback Steven Solomon 9781459404427 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 Jun 06, 2013

That's so gay! It's a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this interactive and highly visual new book in the Deal With It series helps kids determine what is -- and what isn't -- homophobia, and what they can do to make their schools, homes, and communities more safe and inclusive for everyone.
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Series: Lorimer Real Justice Real Justice: Convicted for Being Mi'kmaq The story of Donald Marshall Jr. Paperback Bill Swan 9781459404397 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Mar 01, 2013

When a black teen was murdered in a Sydney, Cape Breton park late one night, his young companion, Donald Marshall Jr., became a prime suspect. Sydney police coached two teens to testify against Donald which helped convict him of a murder he did not commit. He spent 11 years in prison until he finally got a lucky break. Not only was he eventually acquitted of the crime, but a royal commission inquiry into his wrongful conviction found that a non-aboriginal youth would not have been convicted in the first place. Donald became a First Nations acti... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Real Justice Real Justice: Fourteen and Sentenced to Death The story of Steven Truscott Paperback Bill Swan 9781459400740 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Mar 14, 2012

At fourteen, Steve Truscott was a typical teenager in rural Ontario in the fifties, mainly concerned about going fishing, playing football, and racing bikes with his friends. One summer evening, his twelve-year-old classmate, Lynne Harper, asked for a lift to the nearby highway on his bicycle and Steve agreed. Unfortunately, that made Steve the last person known to see Lynne alive. His world collapsed around him when he was arrested and then convicted of killing Lynne Harper. The penalty at the time was death by hanging. Although the sentence w... + Read More
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Series: Lorimer Real Justice Real Justice: Guilty of Being Weird The story of Guy Paul Morin Paperback Cynthia J. Faryon 9781459400924 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Sep 12, 2012

At twenty-four, Guy Paul Morin was a bit of a nerd. He still lived at home, drove his parent’s car, kept bees, and grew flowers to encourage the hives behind his house. He played the saxophone and clarinet in three bands and he loved the swing music of the 1940s. In the small Ontario town where he lived, his nerdiness stood out. So when the nine-year-old girl next door went missing, the police convinced themselves that Morin was responsible for the little girl’s murder. Over the course of eight years, police manipulated witnesses and tampered w... + Read More