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Series: Dans la vieMa plus belle victoirePaperback
Gilles Tibo9782764413227
$17.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jan 01, 2024
J’ai dit à la Peur : — Je ne veux pas que tu entres chez moi ! Elle m’a accompagné dans le vestibule, dans le corridor, dans le salon. Rendu dans la cuisine, je lui ai dit : — Va-t’en chez toi ! Elle ne m’a pas écouté. J’ai bu un immense verre d’eau pour la noyer. Mais la Peur savait très bien nager.
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Series: The QalupalikPaperback
Elisha Kilabuk9781772274875
$14.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Nov 14, 2023
All Inuit know about the qalupaliit, strange creatures that live under the sea ice and carry away unsuspecting children on their backs. But when one bright young orphan strays too close to the ice, he soon learns that while qalupaliit may be very scary, they are also easily tricked.
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Series: The Raven BoyHardcover
Rosemarie Avrana Meyok9781772274943
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 26, 2023
In this retelling of an Inuit traditional story from the Western Arctic, a doll made by a poor old woman who is cast aside by her camp magically comes to life. The boy, with the beak of a raven from the materials the doll was crafted from, lives and is raised as the old woman’s son. When he is finally old enough to venture out on his own, he embarks on an epic journey to fight a beast from the depths of the ocean to create his own island world. This complex cautionary tale will leave readers pondering the values of empathy, vanity, and compassi... + Read More
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Series: Coast Salish TalesOtter Doesn’t KnowHardcover
Andrea Fritz9781459836211
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 12, 2023
Indigenous artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz tells a tale of a salmon and a sea otter who learn it's ok to say "I don't know" and to ask for help. Thuqi’ the sockeye salmon knows it’s time to spawn, but she is lost in the Salish Sea and doesn't know the way to Sta'lo’, the river. When she asks Tumus the sea otter for help, he doesn’t exactly know either, and he dismisses her questions. But when Tumus becomes lost in some weeds, Thuqi’ shows him that it’s okay not to know something—you can still find a way to help a friend in need. In this ori... + Read More
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Series: Flight PlanPaperback
Eric Walters9781459835115
$16.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Sep 12, 2023
When all technology breaks down and he’s far from home, thirteen-year-old Jamie learns he’s stronger (and braver) than he thought he was in this dystopian adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jamie’s plane is just taking off when something goes terribly wrong. The lights go out, communications halts and the engine stops. After a bumpy landing, Jamie realizes it’s not just his flight. All the other planes have been grounded too. And every car on the road has stopped in its tracks. And no one’s cell phone is working. Technology has shut down, and no one ... + Read More
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Series: The Owl and the LemmingPaperback
Roselynn Akulukjuk9781772274868
$13.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 05, 2023
As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he is sure that he has a tasty meal in the little animal he has cornered. But this lemming is not about to be eaten! This smart little rodent will need to appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away.
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Series: Billie and BeanBillie and Bean in the CityHardcover
Julia Hansson9781459834446
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 16, 2023
★“Delightful, portraying a little one’s first forays into independence, joys, fears, and all...A simple yet wonderfully satisfying escapade.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story gently introduces the resilience and bravery that come with the first steps toward independence. Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she dec... + Read More
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Series: The Secret PocketHardcover
Peggy Janicki9781459833722
$21.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 11, 2023
★“Captures the sympathy of readers and holds their attention...An age-appropriate telling by an Indigenous creative team of a tragic historical period.”—School Library Journal, starred review The true story of how Indigenous girls at a 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 forbidd... + Read More
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Series: Teen AstronautsMission to MarsTeen Astronauts #3Paperback
Eric Walters9781459836730
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 11, 2023
Teen astronaut Houston Williams is now the pilot on a mission to Mars. 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 top-secret research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. After months spent on the International Space Station conducting a variety of experiments, Houston is surprised to learn that he and his two friends Ashley and Teal have been chosen to join a highly political mission to Mar... + Read More
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Series: Orca CurrentsBelow the SurfacePaperback
Allison Finley9781459834538
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 11, 2023
A thirteen-year-old boy finds a pocket watch linked to a local legend about a lost treasure. Theo is happy spending his summer searching the river for treasure. Even if he mostly just finds empty cans and fishing lures. But when he discovers a pocket watch in the waters beneath a bridge that's said to be haunted, he is sure his luck has changed. Theo soon learns that the pocket watch is linked to a local legend about a ghost and buried treasure. Theo is determined to solve this mystery and posts his progress online. Even after he receives an an... + Read More
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Series: Orca Currents en FrançaisLes hauts et les bas de FishPaperback
Joanne Levy9781459835818
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 11, 2023
Fishel (Fish) Rosner, douze ans, n’aime pas les activités qui plaisent généralement aux garçons. Il déteste les sports et préfère lire ou faire du bricolage plutôt que de grimper aux arbres ou de faire du vélo de montagne avec ses amis. Il aime aussi danser. Tout ce qu’il aime est considéré comme des passe-temps de « filles », mais Fish ne comprend pas pourquoi ce serait une mauvaise chose. Il s’intéresse simplement à des activités différentes des autres garçons. Quand il demande à sa Bubby de lui enseigner le tricot, elle lui dit d’aller jouer... + Read More
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Series: No Horses in the House!The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa BonheurHardcover
Mireille Messier9781459833524
$21.95JUVENILE 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 BonheurHardcover
Mireille Messier9781459836006
$21.95JUVENILE 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: Orca CurrentsBigfoot CrossingPaperback
Gail Anderson-Dargatz9781459834767
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
Jay doesn't believe in Bigfoot. His dad loves hunting for Bigfoot, but searching for a mythical creature in the dark isn't Jay's idea of fun. Especially because he always gets stuck looking out for his little sister while his dad plays with the cool gear, like night-vision goggles. But while out on a camping trip, a large creature starts hunting them, and then Jay’s father goes missing. Jay is forced to start tracking the creature himself while still keeping his sister safe. It turns out that not only is Bigfoot real but it isn't the only threa... + Read More
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Series: Billie and BeanBillie and Bean at the BeachHardcover
Julia Hansson9781459834415
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Feb 14, 2023
★“Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she so... + Read More
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Series: Teen AstronautsBoldly GoTeen Astronauts #2Paperback
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$12.95JUVENILE 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 SoundingsImpossible2nd editionPaperback
Jocelyn Shipley9781459833135
$10.95YOUNG 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 CurrentsWildfire2nd editionPaperback
Deb Loughead9781459837041
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 14, 2023
Bridgewood is having one of the hottest summers on record. Despite the strict ban, fires have been popping up all over town and it's starting to look like arson. Dylan O'Connor gets pulled into the middle of it all when his friend Eliot becomes a suspect. At first, Dylan is certain Eliot isn't responsible, but when he finds out his friend has been hiding a big secret, he's not so sure. Dylan has to get to the bottom of these mysterious fires—and fast—before someone gets hurt.
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Series: Orca EchoesLark Steals the ShowPaperback
Natasha Deen9781459831575
$7.95JUVENILE 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: La Jardinière des océansHardcover
Sarah Lalonde9782764446294
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Aug 30, 2022
Depuis toute petite, Gallia, fille de pirate, préfère jardiner que plutôt manier l’épée! Et ce, au grand désespoir de son papa batailleur. Mais quand les Barbares-à-barbe se présentent sur le pont et menacent ses plantations, Gallia devient soudainement l’opposante la plus redoutable… à sa façon! Peut-on remporter une bataille sans faire de perdants? Pour Gallia, qui aime faire les choses autrement, tout est possible.
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Series: Orca Currents en FrançaisSabotagePaperback
Sigmund Brouwer9781459833197
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 16, 2022
Le champion de ski Carl Lévesque évite de peu un câble d’acier tendu au travers d’une piste. Des empreintes à proximité indiquent que le responsable de ce sabotage serait un planchiste. Carl apprend seul à faire de la planche à neige pour trouver le coupable. Quand il découvre que quelqu’un vole de l’équipement au Mont Charlevoix et que la fille qu’il vient de rencontrer pourrait être impliquée, il doit surmonter ses peurs et se lance dans une course effrénée en planche à neige pour se réfugier en sécurité.
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Series: What World is Left2nd editionPaperback
Monique Polak9781459833036
$15.95YOUNG 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: Orca ThinkBetter ConnectedHow Girls Are Using Social Media for GoodHardcover
Tanya Lloyd Kyi9781459828575
$24.95JUVENILE 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: Little Pine ConeWildfires and the Natural WorldHardcover
Johanna Wagstaffe9781459828308
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 17, 2022
Jacky notices that the climate is changing and the summers are becoming hotter and drier... Little Jacky is a Jack pine cone who loves living in the woods with all of her animal friends. When a fire breaks out in her forest, all her friends run to safety and the firefighters battle the flames. The fire threatens to get too close to a neighboring village and Jacky watches as the people who live there, and the fire crew, take measures to make sure everyone is safe. While the village is protected from the fire, Little Jacky is scorched by the flam... + Read More
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Series: Sueño Bay AdventuresHermit HillPaperback
Nancy Deas9781459831490
$14.95JUVENILE 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
28.
Series: Managing Student BehaviorHow to identify, understand, and defuse challenging classroom situationsPaperback
Marsha Costello9781551383552
$28.95EDUCATION
Apr 20, 2022
Managing Student Behavior provides an in-depth understanding of student behavior, including identifying factors that trigger and maintain negative, disruptive actions and attitudes. It provides an overview of appropriate reinforcement, which is fundamental in making positive behavior changes, and highlights many effective, evidence-based strategies that support permanent change. Real-life examples and anecdotes throughout the book illustrate a variety of classroom challenges, as well as strategies used to support positive change in each scenari... + Read More
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Series: The Witness BlanketTruth, Art and ReconciliationHardcover
Carey Newman9781459836129
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 19, 2022
For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey'... + Read More
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Series: Orca EchoesBear in the FamilyPaperback
Eric Walters9781459832978
$7.95JUVENILE 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: On the LinePaperback
Paul Coccia9781459827134
$12.95JUVENILE 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: Journey of the Midnight SunHardcover
Shazia Afzal9781459827608
$21.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 15, 2022
This is the true story of the journey of the Midnight Sun Mosque. In 2010 a Winnipeg-based charity raised funds to build and ship a mosque to Inuvik, one of the most northern towns in Canada’s Arctic. A small but growing Muslim community there had been using a cramped trailer for their services, but there just wasn't enough space. The mosque travelled over 4,000 kilometers on a journey fraught with poor weather, incomplete bridges, narrow roads, low traffic wires and a deadline to get on the last barge heading up the Mackenzie River before the ... + Read More
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Series: Orca EchoesFire on the MountainPaperback
Pamela McDowell9781459826144
$7.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 15, 2022
Lightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn’t seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and townspeople start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? What about the porcupines and squirrels, the salamanders and snakes? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racin... + Read More
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Series: Orca EchoesLark Has the ShiversPaperback
Natasha Deen9781459826052
$7.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 15, 2022
The summer is for sleuthing, and Lark and Connor have been served a double helping! It's time for the annual pet fair and the twins have been hard at work teaching their dog, Max, some new tricks. But on their way to the fairgrounds, they're offered not one, but two intriguing cases. Pets from the pet show have gone missing and their guardians are blaming each other for the disappearances. Meanwhile, Lark and Connor's frenemy, Sophie, thinks her house might be haunted and refuses to go inside. The twins split up to solve the mysteries, but can... + Read More
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Series: It's A Hit!Paperback
Arin Cole Barth9781999156299
$14.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 01, 2022
Wil never expected to end up at baseball camp instead of his beloved theater camp with all his nerdy friends. When he came out as trans, his well-meaning father was so excited to share his own boyhood love of baseball that Wil didn’t have the heart to say no. Taylor looks forward to camp every summer, eager to get on the pitching mound and be immersed in his favorite sport. He feels a disconnect between his flamboyant, queer family and the sporty community he thrives in. During camp, Wil and Taylor connect over family, growing up, and geeking o... + Read More
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Series: Orca AnchorThe OozePaperback
Tash McAdam9781459828483
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Feb 15, 2022
Bran's taking the recycling down to the basement when the lights go out and the elevator stalls. Bran's phone's dead, he can hear screaming, but he can't get out. Eventually, he manages to pry the doors open to find that something's very wrong. His own mother can't remember his name, there is this black slime dripping out of her ear and then she kills their cat. Bran runs. Outside, Vancouver is teeming with people acting strangely, and they all have the same black slime in their ears. What is going on and how can Bran stop it? This high-interes... + Read More
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Series: Orca AnchorTrappedPaperback
Sigmund Brouwer9781459828612
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Feb 15, 2022
Matt is counting down the days until he turns sixteen. He's been living with his foster parents in Yukon River valley in their isolated cabin. His plan is to leave and never come back. He is done with the harsh lifestyle and helping his abusive foster dad, Dan, run the traplines so he can make money selling animal furs. He can't wait to start a new life on his own in the city. But when Matt discovers a big and valuable gold nugget, everything changes. What seems like a dream come true and an easy way out quickly turns into a nightmare that will... + Read More
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Series: Orca SoundingsDepth of FieldPaperback
Natasha Deen9781459832206
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Feb 15, 2022
When Josh Biswas found out his girlfriend, Lian, was cheating on him, it didn’t only break his heart, it threatened his GPA. Lian calls him boring and turns in their joint photography project in as her own, leaving Josh to come up with something alone or risk a failing grade. Determined to prove her wrong, Josh decides to head to the foothills of the Canadian Rockies to capture some daring photos of a family of bears that were recently spotted there. But he wasn’t expecting the bad cell service that makes the maps on his phone useless. Lost and... + Read More
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Series: Orca AnchorOne Last JobPaperback
Sean Rodman9781459828605
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Feb 15, 2022
Michael has been getting into trouble lately. As a consequence, his mom is making him look after his grandfather for the summer. The thing is, Gramps isn’t your average senior citizen: he’s a retired burglar with a lifetime of criminal knowledge. When a thief breaks into Gramps' apartment and steals a necklace with great sentimental value, the unlikely pair team up, combining old-school planning and modern tech to track down the necklace—and try to steal it back. This high-interest Orca Anchor title is written specifically for teens reading bel... + Read More
40.
Series: Orca CurrentsWillpowerPaperback
Marty Chan9781459832916
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 15, 2022
Jennifer Mah has a secret — a big one. She can move objects with her mind. She knows if people learn about her abilities, she would be taken and subjected to horrible experiments. That’s why she and her father have been living in a new city under false identities. But when Jennifer uses her powers to save someone from being hit by a car, she exposes herself to the authorities. Her father is taken away by agents and Jennifer has to find a way to save him without getting caught herself.
41.
Series: Orca CurrentsFlower Power2nd editionPaperback
Ann Walsh9781459834576
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Feb 08, 2022
Has a protest to save a tree gone too far? Callie's mother has chained herself to the neighbor's tree and is living inside the treehouse. She refuses to come down until the neighbor, Mr. Wilson, agrees to leave the tree standing. Soon reporters arrive, followed by an activist group called the Singing Grannies and a gang of bikers—each group adding to the chaos. Callie doesn't want to deal with any of them but she needs to figure out how to get her mother to come down from the tree so that her life can return to normal.
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Series: The Dancing TreesEnglish EditionHardcover
Masiana Kelly9781772273694
$18.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Nov 02, 2021
Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…
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Series: Sorry For Your LossPaperback
Joanne Levy9781459827073
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 12, 2021
★ “A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears…Beautiful and sincere.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Evie Walman is not obsessed with death. She does think about it a lot, though, but only because her family runs a Jewish funeral home. At twelve, Evie already knows she’s going to be a funeral director when she grows up. So what if the kids at school call her “corpse girl” and say she smells like death? They’re just mean and don’t get how important it is to have someone ... + Read More
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Series: Orca ThinkShelterHomelessness in Our CommunityHardcover
Lois Peterson9781459825536
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 12, 2021
★ “An outstanding, sophisticated introduction to a complex topic, this book encourages readers to prioritize kindness towards and dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Recommended as a first purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get a... + Read More
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Series: Guardians of PorthavenPaperback
Shane Arbuthnott9781459827042
$14.95JUVENILE 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: Orca EchoesJordan and Max, ShowtimePaperback
Suzanne Sutherland9781459826953
$7.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 14, 2021
Jordan had a tough time with the other kids at his old school. So, on his first day at Massey Elementary, he has a plan: to be absolutely invisible. His new classmates don't need to know that his grandmother is his best friend or that they put on shows together dressing up in elaborate costumes each night in their apartment. When he's forced to pair up with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, Jordan's cover of invisibility threatens to be blown completely. But with the help of his partner's unique artistic vision, Jordan ... + Read More
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Series: A Plan for PopsPaperback
Heather Smith9781459832237
$14.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 14, 2021
"A positive and realistic representation of both a wheelchair user and an elderly, interracial gay male couple." —Kirkus Reviews "A beautiful and uplifting book." —School Library Journal Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will need to use a wheelchair, not just ... + Read More
Defying Mama Bat’s orders, Bailey sneaks out of their hollow tree to follow a mournful cry coming from somewhere deep in the forest. The sun is up and it's time for bed, but Bailey the Bat just can't sleep! Bailey discovers a young bull moose tangled up in an old fence. On one side of the fence, hunters roam. On the other side, a wolf pack is hunting. Both parties are looking for an easy dinner. Can a tiny brown bat save a big tangled moose? A debut picture book from award-winning radio host and journalist Grant Lawrence, Bailey the Bat and the... + Read More
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Series: Orca CurrentsThe WherewoodPaperback
Gabrielle Prendergast9781459828049
$10.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 17, 2021
Fourteen-year-old Blue (a human) should be upset that his new friends Salix (a Nixie) and Finola (a Faerie) have tricked him into going on another adventure into the Faerieland. But he's actually quite excited. Especially since their quest to find the way back to Salix's homeland takes them through the Wherewood, a magical region where lost things go. They encounter confused pets, misplaced homework assignments and mountains of odd socks. But when a misstep leads Blue into the forsaken Witherwood, he comes face to face with an old enemy. And Ol... + Read More
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Series: Orca SoundingsSink or SwimPaperback
Tash McAdam9781459828513
$10.95YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Aug 17, 2021
Bruised and battling hypothermia, Bass and Rosie must seek shelter and work together to survive until they can be rescued. If they can be rescued. Sixteen-year-old shy, socially awkward trans teen Bass reluctantly skips school and goes on a boat trip with his adventure-seeking girlfriend, Rosie. When a sudden storm smashes their boat on a rocky shore off a deserted island, Bass and Rosie struggle to make it to safety. After a horrible night, Rosie, an experienced climber, decides to scale a steep cliff to find help. She falls and injures hersel... + Read More
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Series: Growing Up TransIn Our Own WordsPaperback
Dr. Lindsay Herriot M ed, PhD9781459831377
$24.95JUVENILE 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: Raymond the BuffaloHardcover
Lou Beauchesne9781459826175
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 11, 2021
This adorably illustrated picture book celebrates the love we have for books and the strength of friendship. Raymond is a brave, strong and hairy buffalo. Gilbert is a quiet, growing and not-at-all hairy boy. Raymond is the hero of Gilbert's favorite book, and Gilbert brings his favorite book everywhere. When an unfortunate incident separates the two, Raymond finds himself in a very unusual situation—outside of his book and loose in the local library! There's nothing for Raymond to do but wait for Gilbert to come find him. But as the days turn ... + Read More
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Series: Accidental SeriesHow to Become an Accidental ActivistHardcover
Elizabeth MacLeod9781459826113
$26.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 13, 2021
Just Get Started! Be Unstoppable! Dream Big! How to Become an Accidental Activist profiles almost 100 activists from around the world, including change-makers like Greta Thunberg, Pete Seeger and Lilly Singh. This book shows us how ordinary people have persevered throughout history to do extraordinary things to help themselves and others. These activists come from many different backgrounds and a drives to take action. They work for human rights, to help the environment, to preserve historic buildings and more. This book will inspire young read... + Read More
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Series: Nye, Sand and StonesHardcover
Bree Galbraith9781459820326
$19.95JUVENILE 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: The Sun Will Come OutPaperback
Joanne Levy9781459825871
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 13, 2021
The Sun Will Come Out is a funny and heartwarming account of a shy girl’s first summer away from home, where she learns she really can do anything and that silver linings can be found just about anywhere. Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom—a sleep-away camp. But at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Just talking to strangers causes Bea to break out into ugly, blotchy hives. As if the hives weren't bad enough, Bea gets pranked by a couple o... + Read More
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Series: Orca CurrentsCheat2nd editionPaperback
Kristin Butcher9781459830820
$10.95JUVENILE 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: My Best Friend Is ExtinctPaperback
Rebecca Wood Barrett9781459824423
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10
Mar 16, 2021
Ten-year-old Henry Springs is thrilled when the wintery resort town he and his mom recently moved to experiences a record-breaking snowfall. There are even rumors that the extreme weather could mark the beginning of a new ice age. One day, while exploring one of the many tunnels running through the town’s snowbanks, Henry discovers a strange, prehistoric-like creature that is seriously injured. Henry immediately names him Yarp and hauls the wounded animal back to his house on a makeshift sled. There he builds a secret cave for Yarp and slowly n... + Read More
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Series: Orca ThinkFinding HomeThe Journey of Immigrants and RefugeesHardcover
Jen Sookfong Lee9781459818996
$24.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 16, 2021
What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child ... + Read More
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Series: Orca EchoesGenie MeaniePaperback
Mahtab Narsimhan9781459823983
$7.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Feb 16, 2021
When eight-year-old Kiara discovers that her recently deceased grandmother left her a genie, trapped in a bottle of garam-masala, she’s elated. She’ll be a modern-day Aladdin and have someone to do her bidding. And Kiara could really use a little magic. Third grade is just about to start and she’s spent the summer worried about being in class with Matt, a bully who seems to have nothing else to do but make Kiara and her best friend Bai’s lives miserable. Unfortunately, the genie has decided he's on vacation after working for ten thousand years ... + Read More
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Series: Louis Riel DayThe Fur Trade ProjectHardcover
Deborah L. Delaronde9781926886619
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 09, 2021
When a young boy is assigned a project about the fur trade by his teacher, he doesn’t know who to turn to because his mom works all day. With help from his grandfather and the internet, they travel back in time and discover how the fur trade began, a new people emerged, the Métis’ role in the fur trade, Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance, and the reason behind a holiday named Louis Riel Day.