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  • Morgan the Brave

    Ted Staunton, Will Staunton, Bill Slavin
    Morgan's nervous about Curtis's birthday party because a super scary movie is promised as the main event. Morgan must overcome his scary-movie-phobia to have fun at the party. An early chapter book with dyslexia-friendly features.
    $14.95, Hardcover
    Interest ages: 5-8
    Reading level: Grade 2
    Lexile Reading Level: 590L

  • Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia's South Shore

    Emma FitzGerald

    An appealing narrative of encounters with the unique places and people of the South Shore, with Emma Fitzgerald's unique art and storytelling

    $24.95, Hardcover

  • Billy Bishop

    Dan McCaffery

    The true life and accomplishments of Billy Bishop, top Canadian flying ace in the first World War

    $16.95, Paperback

  • The Teen Sex Trade

    Jade H. Brooks

    Jade Brooks grew up like any other kid — she played with friends, lovingly teased and was teased by her siblings, and excelled at school. It wasn't until she was removed from her family at age 11 that she felt something was wrong.

    $22.95, Paperback

  • Tom Thomson

    Jim Poling Sr.
    Tom Thomson is perhaps Canada's most famous artist. His short and glorious career was abruptly and brutally ended on July 8, 1917. Since the recovery of Thomson's body, theories as to the cause of his death -- accident? murder? -- have preoccupied sleuths for close to 100 years
    $16.95, Paperback

  • Valour at Vimy Ridge

    Tom Douglas

    The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a formation fought together under its own planning. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation & a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.

    $16.95, Paperback

  • Bad Shot

    Sylvia Taekema
    A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 10-13
    Reading level: Grade 4

  • Epic Fail

    Cristy Watson
    Three teenagers from a multiracial, mixed-income neighborhood face the consequences of a traumatic sexual assault when photos of the incident appear online. A tough but realistic story about teen relationships, rape culture and how social media can magnify its impact.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4

  • Golden Game

    David Starr
    Abbas and his soccer team of fellow refugees are playing in a big tournament. When a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria, Abbas perseveres to support his teammates through the competition.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 10-13
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: 660L

  • Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

    Cheryl MacDonald
    This book tells the story of three British gunboats that patrolled the Great lakes in the aftermath of the US Civil War when Canada was negotiating Confederation and under Fenian attack. Cheryl MacDonald explores the impact of Fenian invasions on Canada and how the presence of the gunboats helped guarantee Canadian sovereignty.
    $24.95, Paperback

  • Mermaid Warrior Squad

    Karin Adams, Janine Carrington
    At summer arts camp, shy Dylan and outgoing Coral create a comic book about mermaids. But when the camp bullies target Coral, can Dylan channel her inner mermaid warrior to save her and the final show?
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 8-12
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: 620L

  • Ride or Die

    Wanda Taylor
    Kanika, a 15-year-old Black girl from a small town, is lured into the sex trade when she falls for an older teenage boy. Based on true-events, this book recounts the physical and emotional abuse experienced by young victims of sex trafficking, and how one girl survives and escapes.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: HL610L

  • Saving Grad

    Karen Spafford-Fitz
    Vienna, a mixed Native American teen, and her mother struggle to escape her step-father's constant violence by moving to a new city to start new lives.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 5
    Lexile Reading Level: HL610L

  • Stick Pick

    Steven Sandor
    When hockey player Janine is left paralyzed after a car accident, her best friend encourages her to get into sledge hockey. She quickly grows to love the sport and finds her voice speaking up for disabled people's rights.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 10-13
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: HL590L

  • Tournament Fugee

    Dirk McLean
    Unable to concentrate on his game because of the traumas he experienced in Syria, Victor, captain of a soccer team of refugee kids, discovers how to offer real leadership to his team during a national competition.
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 10-13
    Reading level: Grade 3
    Lexile Reading Level: 660L

  • True to You

    Tony Correia
    In the bizarre world of pro wrestling, a teenage hopeful finds a relationship where he can be true to himself as a gay guy.
    $14.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4

  • You're You

    Mette Bach
    A believable portrayal of a politically active LGBTQ teen who has always identified as a lesbian. When Freyja finds herself attracted to a South Asian boy, she comes to a new identity for herself as bisexual.
    $14.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: HL500L

  • Honest Politics Now

    Ian Greene, David P. Shugarman

    This book critically analyzes changes introduced and implemented over the last two decades intended to deal with ethical issues in politics using high-profile political scandals as case studies. With contributions from experts from across the country, this book explores the standards of accountability to which Canadian politicians are being held.

    $24.95, Paperback

  • Love Is Love

    Mette Bach
    Overweight and unhappy, Emmy is surprised when Jude is interested in her. Jude is transgender and Emmy has to decide if she can to put her own true self on the line for real love.
    $14.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 570L

  • Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

    Ed Whitcomb
    This book provides a history of Canadian federalism and the various politicians over the years who have engaged in an ongoing push and pull over power between Ottawa and the provinces. Ed Whitcomb examines their past successes and failures and the ongoing challenges to the country's unity.
    $27.95, Paperback
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