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Series: Gretel and Hansel Hardcover Bee Waeland 9781459833821 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 16, 2023

A graphic retelling of the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" in which a friendly woman lovingly decorates her candy home and two inconsiderate, greedy children take advantage of her kindness When Gretel and Hansel carelessly abandon their wood-gathering chores and follow a fox deeper into the woods, they come across a delicious-looking house, the home of a friendly witch. Hungry after thoughtlessly feeding their picnic lunch to the wildlife, the two children start to devour the candy shingles, shutters and walls until the house begins to crack and... + Read More
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Series: The Unlovable Alina Butt Paperback Ambreen Butt-Hussain 9781459834910 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

Fitting in at a new school is hard enough, but when you’re an awkward, big-nosed, nerdy Pakistani girl with a funny last name, it can seem impossible. Eleven-year-old Alina Butt has changed schools four times already since her family moved to England from Pakistan. Even after all that practice, she doesn’t seem to be getting any better at being the new kid. Mocked for her last name and her "weird" lunches, Alina has had enough! Taking a leap of faith to try and stand out for the "right" reasons, Alina auditions for the school play. Her hopes o... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Breaking News Why Media Matters Hardcover Raina Delisle 9781459826564 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 16, 2023

The news can inform and inspire, but it can also misinform and mislead. Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever as people are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet and social media, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the global spread of misinformation and disinformation puts lives at risk and accurate and reliable information can save lives. Breaking News: Why Media Matters helps kids become critical news consumers and teache... + Read More
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Series: The Secret Pocket Hardcover Peggy Janicki 9781459833722 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 11, 2023

The true story of how Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide food and survive Mary was four years old when she was first taken away to the Lejac Indian Residential School. It was far away from her home and family. Always hungry and cold, there was little comfort for young Mary. Speaking Dakelh was forbidden and the nuns and priest were always watching, ready to punish. Mary and the other girls had a genius idea: drawing on the knowledge from their mothers, aunts and grandmothers who we... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Big Winner Paperback Sylvia Taekema 9781459834064 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 11, 2023

Fourteen-year-old Skye Richardson had to leave her home, school and friends when she and her mom moved across the country to a small town on the East Coast. She’s not happy about it. Then she gets a part-time job at a local coffee shop and meets Digby Jones. Digby lives in a group home. He loves Ping-Pong and watching his favorite TV shows. He likes things done in a certain way. One day, Digby tells Skye he has the winning million-dollar lottery ticket everyone in town has been talking about. At first, all Skye can think about is how she’d lov... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Baby Drag Queen Paperback C.A. Tanaka 9781459835320 $10.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 11, 2023

Transgender teen Ichiro enters a drag contest in hopes of earning enough money to live off the grid. Ichiro is a transgender youth in his final year of high school. He has a job as a dishwasher to earn money to help support his single mother. But it's not enough. Ichiro dreams of buying a camper van for the two of them so they can escape and live off the grid and not have to worry about money anymore. A budding drag queen, he takes a second job performing drag at a local club and learns of an upcoming contest where the prize money would be enou... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Get Out and Vote! How You Can Shape the Future Hardcover Elizabeth MacLeod 9781459828452 $26.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 14, 2023

Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens. In Get Out and Vote!, discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don’t cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? From elections and politics to voter suppression and accessible ballots, there is so much to explore when it comes to voting. With profiles of young people w... + Read More
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Series: No Horses in the House! The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459833524 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

★“Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur’s tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they’re familiar with her art.”—Quill & Quire, starred review Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and queer artist Rosa Bonheur, this charming story depicts Rosa's early years and her drive to fight for her dreams. Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictiona... + Read More
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Series: Pas de chevaux dans la maison! La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur Hardcover Mireille Messier 9781459836006 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 08, 2023

Cette histoire inspirante, qui raconte la vie incroyable de l’artiste pionnière, féministe et queer Rosa Bonheur, dépeint les premières années de Rosa et son acharnement à réaliser ses rêves. Rosa Bonheur adorait dessiner des animaux. Et elle y excellait ! Mais dans la France du XIXe siècle, les filles n’avaient pas le droit d’être artistes. Mais Rosa n’allait pas laisser cela l’arrêter. Dans cette belle mise en récit des débuts de Rosa à Paris, les jeunes lecteurs découvrent l’artiste qui étudie le dessin dans la maison paternelle en s’aidant ... + Read More
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Series: Teen Astronauts Boldly Go Teen Astronauts #2 Paperback Eric Walters 9781459828766 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

Teen astronaut Houston Williams is finally headed into outer space. Houston Williams was thrilled to win a scholarship to attend a space program at NASA. What he didn’t realize was that organizers were recruiting people for a cutting-edge research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. Now, after months of intense training, Houston is blasting off into space! He and his new friend and former rival, Ashley, are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) where, along with veteran astronaut Colonel ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Branded 2nd edition Paperback Eric Walters 9781459834606 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

The principal announces that the school is implementing uniforms, and Ian finds himself caught in a conflict. Julia, the student body president and Ian's friend, wants Ian to devise a plan to fight the decision, but the principal is determined to convince Ian the uniforms are a good idea. Ian doesn't see the problem with uniforms and wants nothing to do with the issue, but while doing research for a social-justice class, Ian learns that the manufacturer of the uniforms is on the top-ten list in the industry for human-rights violations. When he ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Impossible 2nd edition Paperback Jocelyn Shipley 9781459833135 $10.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Feb 14, 2023

All Seventeen-year-old Jemma wants now is to be a good mom to her baby daughter, Violet. But when she witnesses a violent crime she'll have to choose between keeping her baby or letting a killer walk free. Jemma's older brother took her in when she needed to get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Razor. One night she needs to go out, just for a few minutes, to get diapers and ice cream. On her way back, she witnesses the drive-by shooting of a kid, Kwame, who lives in the same building. The driver is Razor. Jemma is terrified. If she tells any... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Kung Fu Master 2nd edition Paperback Marty Chan 9781459837034 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be good at math and science and a first-class nerd. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake the stereotypes. After watching a kung fu action movie, Jon and his best buddy pretend to be martial-arts warriors. Word soon spreads that Jon is a kung fu master, and the kids begin to treat him differently. Rather than correct the mistake, Jon plays the role and basks in the positive attention from his classmates. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must... + Read More
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Series: Like a Hurricane Paperback Jonathan Bécotte 9781459835238 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

★“Immediately takes one’s breath away with its poetry and power…Deeply affecting. An ideal tool to illustrate poetic elements or emphasize stories of sharing scary yet necessary truths.”—School Library Journal, starred review A young teen's secret is tearing him apart. He knows he is gay but is afraid to share this knowledge with his parents or his friends. What if they reject him? And what can he do with the feelings he has for his childhood friend when he knows his friend does not feel the same way? The turmoil continues to rise with the forc... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Oh Brother 2nd edition Paperback Sonya Spreen Bates 9781459837058 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

Moving to a new city and a new school is never easy. So Lauren is relieved when Callie, Treena and Maddy welcome her into their group. But then Lauren witnesses their reaction to a first-grader in a wheelchair. That kid is her little brother, Will. But she’s afraid that if she tells them, they may not want to be friends with her. Soon Lauren finds herself living a double life as she struggles with the challenges of building new friendships and trying to make it up to Will for not acknowledging him at school. At some point Lauren will have to ma... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents World's Worst Parrot 2nd edition Paperback Alice Kuipers 9781459837065 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 14, 2023

Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bertie (whom she barely remembers), Ava’s carefully crafted world starts to crumble. The parrot, Mervin, is loud and messy and obnoxious. Ava’s brother thinks it’s hilarious to post videos of Ava trying to deal with the crazy bird. He even creates a profile for the two of them. Everyone wants to see more of Ava and Mervin. Suddenly, Ava is internet famous—in the worst ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution Hardcover Elaine Kachala 9781459828278 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2022

Super strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers. Imagine being able to run without getting tired. Or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class. The technologies that could make these things possible are mixing into our lives faster than we realize. The stakes are high. In Superpower?: The Wearable-Tech Revolution, young readers will discover how technological innovation can help people survive and thrive. But what if super strength results in endless work? What ... + Read More
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Series: Union Paperback Sara Cassidy 9781459834477 $12.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 13, 2022

Tuck navigates new love, past trauma and standing up for what's right in this novel in verse. Grace has caught my eye I stare and stare at this girl I’ve missed since we were five Abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend has left fifteen-year-old Tuck broken and untrusting. But then he falls hard for his childhood friend Grace and starts to imagine a life where he is happy. At the fast-food restaurant where he works, Tuck is asked to explore starting up a union. His new sense of purpose, combined with his growing love for Grace, helps Tuck... + Read More
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Series: Accidental Series How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur Hardcover Elizabeth MacLeod 9781459828339 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 13, 2022

Take a risk! Find your niche! Get to work! How do entrepreneurs get ideas for a new business and how do they make their businesses thrive? What drives some entrepreneurs to use their ability and wealth to help others pursue their dreams and live better lives? Every entrepreneur has a unique story, but many share qualities that have helped them on their road to achievement. In How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur readers will meet almost 100 entrepreneurs, such as Stephen Spielberg, Victoria Kisyombe, Oprah Winfrey and Amit Goffer, whose wor... + Read More
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Series: The Lark Ba Detective Series Lark Steals the Show Paperback Natasha Deen 9781459831575 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 13, 2022

It's a good thing young sleuths Lark and Connor Ba are always prepared because mysteries find them wherever they go. Lark and Connor are excited to visit the local art gallery where some of their classmates have been invited to exhibit their paintings. But when their friend Franklin is accused of stealing Kyle's masterpiece, the twins are sure Franklin is being framed—especially because Kyle has been nothing but mean to Franklin. Now the detectives are in a race to prove their friend's innocence as they collect clues and sort through red herri... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents en Français Vive le poulet! Paperback Mahtab Narsimhan 9781459833227 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 16, 2022

Shivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine… Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l’école, Shivani est sûre qu’elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu’est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses « plats qui puent » ? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d’en manger devant ses amis. Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l’école,... + Read More
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Series: Be a Good Ancestor Hardcover Leona Prince 9781459831407 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 17, 2022

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future genera... + Read More
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Series: Sueño Bay Adventures Hermit Hill Paperback Nancy Deas 9781459831490 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 17, 2022

★“Deas’s expressive artwork includes the colorful landscapes and flora of Sueño Bay’s forests, from bright greens and yellows in the daytime to subdued blues and grays at night and in the rain. Atmospheric, wordless pages pack a huge punch in this book’s emotional communication. The side effects of loneliness result in magic and danger in this satisfying, relatively self-contained third entry in the ‘Sueño Bay Adventures’ series.”—School Library Journal, starred review In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and le... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us On the Internet Our First Talk About Online Safety Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833661 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 17, 2022

Introduce children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers e... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Better Connected How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good Hardcover Tanya Lloyd Kyi 9781459828575 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You've probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Think Why Humans Work How Jobs Shape Our Lives and Our World Hardcover Monique Polak 9781459827950 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 May 17, 2022

What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Do We Work? author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what wil... + Read More
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Series: Naked Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia Paperback Myriam Daguzan Bernier 9781459831018 $29.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 May 17, 2022

★ “What makes this sex-ed title stand out is the up-to-the-minute dialogue around age-old concerns combined with discussions about broader concepts…Gariépy’s radiant, curvy, stylized digital graphics are a perfect fit for the body-positive text…Non-judgemental, trustworthy, and savvy, Bernier is the counsellor we all wished we had access to in high school.”—Quill & Quire, starred review From A to Z, Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia is an inclusive guide to sexuality for teens. The 150 entries cover key ideas about identity, relations... + Read More
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Series: What World is Left 2nd edition Paperback Monique Polak 9781459833036 $15.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 May 17, 2022

★ “Heartbreaking. An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.”—Booklist, starred review A pampered child used to having her own way, Anneke Van Raalte lives outside Amsterdam, where her father is a cartoonist for an Amsterdam newspaper. Though Anneke's family is Jewish, her religion means little to her. Anneke's life changes in 1942 when the Nazis invade Holland and she and her family are deported to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Not only are conditions in the camp appalling, but the camp is the site of an elabo... + Read More
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Series: The Three Bears and Goldilocks Hardcover Bee Waeland 9781459833852 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 12, 2022

What if Goldilocks was held accountable for her actions? In this graphic retelling of the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," author/illustrator Bee Waeland reimagines the story of a self-involved little girl who commits a crime and is arrested for breaking and entering. Having tracked deer poo into the Bear family’s house, broken a number of things, eaten all their porridge and fallen asleep in Baby Bear's bed, the family comes home and calls the authorities. Told without words, readers of all ages will delight in this hilarious and v... + Read More
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Series: Orca Echoes Bear in the Family Paperback Eric Walters 9781459832978 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Apr 12, 2022

★“A profound, realistic story of a multiracial family...This brilliantly written tale is a lovely introduction to the important topics of wildfires and animal sanctuaries for young readers. Great for animal lovers and children curious about nature.”—School Library Journal, starred review On returning to their home after a massive wildfire, nine-year-old Jasmin and her seven-year-old brother, Hunter, thought the biggest surprise would be whether their fire-resistant house had survived. Jasmin and Hunter did not expect to find an orphaned bear c... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Project Bollywood Paperback Mahtab Narsimhan 9781459832114 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 12, 2022

Salman loves Hindi movies and wants to produce a short Bollywood film for his school project. He gathers his friends when he's ready with the script, which is a mashup of all the movies he has ever seen. As director, Salman insists everyone follows the script exactly. But it's full of stereotypes and the cast and crew are not shy about expressing their concerns. Salman wants to remain true to the Bollywood model for his film but when his entire cast threatens to walk out, he has to decide whether to stand firm or find a way to collaborate.
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Series: On the Line Paperback Paul Coccia 9781459827134 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 15, 2022

Thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker feels like his life is falling apart. All Jordie wanted was for his parents to stop fighting. Soon, he gets his wish. His parents separate and then his dad announces he’s gay. Shocked, Jordie struggles with how to process all this. His dad taught him everything he knows about basketball, and there’s an important championship game coming up. He needs him more than ever. But Jordie feels like his dad has abandoned his family. He doesn’t want anything to do with him now and he definitely doesn't want ... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us Under Our Clothes Our First Talk About Our Bodies Paperback Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459833395 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 15, 2022

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others—sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empow... + Read More
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Series: Guardians of Porthaven Paperback Shane Arbuthnott 9781459827042 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 14, 2021

On his fifteenth birthday, Malcolm Gravenhurst is preparing to take on the mantle of Guardian, like many Gravenhursts before him. The Guardians are tasked with defending the city of Porthaven, and his family is the only one to possess the superpowers necessary to battle the frequent alien invasions of robotic klek. But power has brought the Gravenhursts more than just responsibility—it has also brought them fame and wealth. When Malcolm meets some teens living and working in secret, he learns that underneath their heroic facade, the Gravenhurst... + Read More
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Series: Growing Up Trans In Our Own Words Paperback Dr. Lindsay Herriot M ed, PhD 9781459831377 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 17, 2021

What does it mean to be young and transgender today? Growing Up Trans shares stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth aged 11 to 18. In their own words, the works illustrate the trans experience through childhood, family and daily life, school, their bodies and mental health. Together the collection is a story of the challenges, big and small, of being a young trans person. At the same time, it’s a toolkit for all young people, transgender or not, about what understanding, acceptance and support for the trans community looks like.... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Cheat 2nd edition Paperback Kristin Butcher 9781459830820 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 13, 2021

Laurel, caught up in the thrill of an investigation, is willing to risk her reputation to get the story, but her ultimate discovery changes everything. Laurel discovers her passion for investigative journalism when she writes an article for her school paper about a person experiencing homelessness who's been living at the school. Eager to write more articles with impact, she launches an investigation of a cheating scam at her high school. Laurel's efforts cause her classmates to turn against her. Nobody is interested in seeing her article go to... + Read More
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Series: Nye, Sand and Stones Hardcover Bree Galbraith 9781459820326 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Apr 13, 2021

Somewhere off the coast and around the corner there are two islands. One island is made mostly of stones and the other mainly of sand, and that’s where the problem began. Young Nye doesn’t understand why the people on her Island of Sand work so hard to build beautiful sandcastles every day if they are destined to be ruined by the stones catapulted over by the people of the Island of Stones every evening. When she asks “Why?” all she ever hears in response is “Because.” As years go by, Nye realizes that the Because is starting to make sense to h... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Overdrive 2nd edition Paperback Eric Walters 9781459830899 $10.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Apr 13, 2021

A street race ends in a tragic accident. Jake's friends tell him to run, but he doesn't know if he can—or should—run from the truth. Jake has finally got his driver's license, and tonight he has his brother's car as well. He and his friend Mickey take the car out and cruise the strip. When they challenge another driver to a street race, a disastrous chain reaction causes an accident. Jake and Mickey leave the scene, trying to convince themselves they were not involved. Jake finds he cannot pretend it didn't happen and struggles with deciding on... + Read More
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Series: Monster Sisters The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Stone Octopus Paperback Gareth Gaudin 9781459822290 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 13, 2021

In the final chapters of their story the Monster Sisters delve deeper into the meta-narrative of their lives when they find comic books starring themselves on their father's desk. After the events of The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Unlocked Cave, sister sleuths Enid Jupiter and Lyra Gotham traverse the city uncovering clues as to why their sleepy seaside town has become overrun by giant monsters. Using the city's archives, well-read local booksellers, their keen intellects and their father's comic book collection, the girls piece to... + Read More
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Series: Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees Hardcover Russ Willms 9781459825994 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Feb 16, 2021

"Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT different). A story about acceptance and making friends. When Larry decides he wants to live in the big bushy tree in the middle of the wide-open field, the current residents, Bird, Squirrel and Monkey, are not very welcoming. They throw nuts at him and peck at his head; they tell him to leave and are... + Read More
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Series: The One with the Scraggly Beard Hardcover Elizabeth Withey 9781459818552 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 13, 2020

A child tries to understand the life of a man he has seen sleeping under a bridge. The boy’s mother patiently answers his questions and explains how people’s life paths can be so different. The child observes the things he has in common with the man and wonders where his own path will lead. The One With the Scraggly Beard is defined by a simple narrative in which a child’s curiosity and perceptiveness act as catalysts for understanding fear, suffering and resilience while exploring themes of homelessness, belonging and compassion. This unique b... + Read More
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Series: Heart Sister Paperback Michael F. Stewart 9781459824874 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 22, 2020

After his twin sister, Minnie, dies in an accident, Emmitt's world goes sideways. He’s lost his best friend and it feels like the family is falling apart without her. But Minnie was an organ donor and Emmitt soon receives an anonymous thank you letter from one of the transplant recipients. Inspiration strikes, and he decides to try and put his sister back together, in spirit. He’s going to track down each organ recipient and film them to show his parents the results of Minnie’s selfless act and help them move on. But when each recipient falls s... + Read More
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Series: Simon Steps Into the Ring Hardcover Marylène Monette 9781459821811 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Mar 17, 2020

Simon tries to be kind. But sometimes he loses his temper and acts without thinking, which almost always gets him into trouble. As Simon begins to understand his outbursts, he imagines himself in a boxing ring with his emotions. Can he come out on top and learn how to acknowledge his feelings?
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Series: Tanna Tanna's Owl Hardcover Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley 9781772272505 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

When Tanna’s father brings home an abandoned owl, she is not eager to take care of the needy, ugly little bird. Tanna must wake at 4:00 a.m. to catch food for the owl. She must feed it, clean up after it, all while avoiding its sharp, chomping beak and big, stomping talons. After weeks of following her father’s instructions on how to care for the owl, Tanna must leave home for school. Her owl has grown. It has lost its grey baby feathers and is beginning to sprout a beautiful adult snowy owl coat. As she says good-bye to the owl, she is relieve... + Read More
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Series: The Justice Project Paperback Michael Betcherman 9781459822504 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 01, 2019

High-school football star Matt Barnes was on the top of the world until a freak snowboarding accident ended his promising sports career and left him with a permanent limp. As he struggles to accept his changed body, Matt becomes depressed and isolated. Instead of college football camp, he faces a summer job at the local golf club. Then by chance Matt lands an internship at the Justice Project, an organization that defends the wrongly convicted. The other intern is his high-school nemesis, Sonya Livingstone, a quick-witted social activist with l... + Read More
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Series: Monster Sisters The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Unlocked Cave Paperback Gareth Gaudin 9781459822269 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 17, 2019

When a quiet seaside town is suddenly overrun by hundreds of giant monsters, two young sisters are the only ones prepared to handle the situation. Using their keen interest in architecture, local history, folklore and gymnastics, Enid Jupiter and Lyra Gotham attempt to not only stop the monsters' rampage but also figure out why it's happening. The story is set in Victoria, British Columbia, and the city's impressive history and creepy folklore add intrigue to the proceedings, as more and more monstrous guests arrive on this unceded Lekwungen T... + Read More
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Series: The World Around Us Under Our Clothes Our First Talk About Our Bodies Hardcover Dr. Jillian Roberts 9781459820975 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Sep 17, 2019

This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others—sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empow... + Read More
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Series: The Taste of Rain Paperback Monique Polak 9781459820265 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 03, 2019

It is 1945, and thirteen-year-old Gwen has been a prisoner at the Weihsien Internment Camp in northern China for nearly two and a half years. Gwen is one of 140 children who were enrolled at a boarding school in Chefoo when the Japanese Imperial Army invaded China. Life in the camp is difficult. There is not enough food or water, and even the children are forced to do hard labor. But Miss E., one of their teachers from Chefoo, has come up with an unusual scheme: she will follow the Girl Guide Code, treating Gwen and her friends as if they are ... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Who is Tanksy? Paperback Bev Katz Rosenbaum 9781459820852 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Aug 27, 2019

Fourteen-year-old Tanya Kofsky is invisible. She hates that no one listens to her, at home or at her new school. So as student elections get underway, Tanya starts secretly painting controversial images on the walls of the school. Soon everyone is talking about this amazing artist with a lot to say. The election results turn out to be a catalyst for more rebellion. And not just from students. Teachers, tired of the principal's authoritarian leadership, start promoting self-expression. Even the lunch ladies join in, ignoring the strictly control... + Read More
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Series: Orca Soundings Cub Paperback Paul Coccia 9781459820821 $9.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Jan 29, 2019

In the gay community, a young, husky man is known as a "cub," seventeen-year-old Theo fits the definition perfectly, but he is very self-conscious about his body. So when his best friend signs him up for a cooking competition at Heat, the city's newest trendy restaurant, Theo is nervous. He's confident in his baking ability and dreams of opening his own bakery one day, but he's not a chef, and he hates being in the spotlight. As Theo survives round after round, he gains the admiration of both the audience and the restaurant owner, a sexy celebr... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents Death by Airship Paperback Arthur Slade 9781459818705 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 29, 2019

Prince Conn will never be king. And that's just fine with him. He's ninth in line for the pirate throne and is quite happy to sail the skies in his airship with his crew of cheery misfits, plundering as they go. But one by one his siblings are being murdered, in tragic fires, violent cannon attacks or mysterious poisonings. Soon all fingers are pointing toward Conn as the mastermind. To prove his innocence, Conn must make his way to Skull Island, navigating his airship through a gauntlet of villains, explosions and betrayals. Can he reach his f... + Read More
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Series: My Life as a Diamond Paperback Jenny Manzer 9781459818316 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 25, 2018

A heartwarming, funny, fast-paced story about the bravery it takes to live as your true self, no matter the cost. Ten-year-old Caspar "Caz" Cadman loves baseball and has a great arm. He loves the sounds, the smells, the stats. When his family moves from Toronto to a suburb of Seattle, the first thing he does is try out for the local summer team, the Redburn Ravens. Even though Caz is thrilled when he makes the team, he worries because he has a big secret. No one in this city knows that before Caz told his parents he was a boy, he lived a very d... + Read More
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Series: PopActivism Can Your Conversations Change the World? Paperback Erinne Paisley 9781459813090 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 18, 2018

Being a feminist can mean different things to different people, but one thing it always includes is the belief in equality and human rights. Whether you are talking with one close friend or hanging out with a group of classmates, it matters what you say and how you say it. Not everyone is going to agree with your opinions, especially when you are talking about social justice issues. Can Your Conversations Change the World? provides insight into the origins and history of feminism, how it plays out on the global stage and what it means to be a y... + Read More
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Series: Angus All Aglow Hardcover Heather Smith 9781459814936 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Sep 11, 2018

Angus loves sparkly things, so much so that he can hear them. To Angus, shiny objects not only look beautiful; they also crackle, buzz and go whiz-bang-POP! His unique ability is lost, however, when Angus wears his grandma's beaded necklace to school, and his classmates tease him for his atypical choice. Saddened by their laughter, Angus stops hearing the sparkle. A gentle story of acceptance, generosity and friendship, Angus All Aglow reminds us that it only takes one kind gesture to restore your sparkle, and returning the kindness can make yo... + Read More
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Series: Dominion Paperback Shane Arbuthnott 9781459820029 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 27, 2018

Molly grew up hearing the tales of Haviland Stout, her ancestor who discovered the dangerous magical spirits that inhabit the far corners of the world. Now, on the edge of the New World, in the British Dominion of Terra Nova, Molly and her family collect spirits aboard their airship, the Legerdemain. But when Molly captures a spirit that can speak and claims to have been Haviland's friend, her entire life is upended. What if everything she knows about the spirits, and her own history, is a lie? In her hunt for the truth, Molly will have to cha... + Read More
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Series: Orca Limelights True Blue Paperback Sigmund Brouwer 9781459815803 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jan 16, 2018

Elle is on the road as an opening act for Johnny James, the biggest star in country music. Touring is everything she's ever dreamed of, but it has unexpected downsides: crazy fans, jealous backup singers, weird rules on the tour bus. But when something goes terribly wrong during a performance, Elle struggles to figure out how she can make things right with her fans, her father, her record company and with her friend Webb. True Blue continues the story that began in Billboard Express.
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Series: Miriam's Secret Paperback Debby Waldman 9781459814257 $10.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 17, 2017

In 1930 nine-year-old Miriam travels by train from Brooklyn to her grandparents' farm in upstate New York. Her grandparents are kind, generous people, but they aren't exactly ideal playmates for a lonely girl. When Miriam is not doing homework in the kitchen with Bubby or helping prepare meals for the migrant workers that Zayde hires to help out on the farm, she plays with the barn kittens born just before she arrived. Those kittens are her only friends, until the day Miriam discovers a young girl hiding in the barn. Cissy and her brother, Joe,... + Read More
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Series: PopActivism Can Your Smartphone Change the World? Paperback Erinne Paisley 9781459813038 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 12, 2017

A twenty-first-century guide for anyone who has access to a smartphone. This how-to manual looks at specific ways you can create social change through the tap of a screen. Filled with examples of successful hashtag campaigns, viral videos and new socially conscious apps, the book provides practical advice for using your smartphone as a tool for social justice and online activism. This is the first book in the PopActivism series, which includes Can Your Outfit Change the World? and Can Your Conversations Change the World?
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Series: Orca Limelights Billboard Express Paperback Sigmund Brouwer 9781459811089 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Oct 18, 2016

Elle has come to Nashville to become a star. She has what it takes, but her agent and all the label executives want to change everything about her—her hair, her body, her clothes and, most important, her music. So Elle becomes a blond, sings about cookin' for her man and wears tiny shorts and revealing tank tops. Then a chance meeting with an established female songwriter makes Elle realize that she's paying too high a price for success. Billboard Express continues the story that began in Rock the Boat by Sigmund Brouwer.
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Series: All Good Children Paperback Catherine Austen 9781459813878 $14.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 27, 2016

It's the middle of the twenty-first century and the elite children of New Middletown are lined up to receive a treatment that turns them into obedient, well-mannered citizens. Maxwell Connors, a fifteen-year-old prankster, misfit and graffiti artist, observes the changes with growing concern, especially when his younger sister, Ally, is targeted. Max and his best friend, Dallas, escape the treatment, but must pretend to be "zombies" while they watch their freedoms and hopes decay. When Max's family decides to take Dallas with them into the unk... + Read More