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Karen Kain
One of Canada's best-loved and most respected dancers, Karen Kain's rise to ballet stardom is an inspirational story of dedication and passion. Now a national treasure, Karen Kain brought Canadian dance to the world's stage in the 1970s. This is a story of artistry and ambition - the joys and the sacrifices of a prima ballerina.$9.95, Paperback
Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell's 54-kilometre swim across Lake Ontario both stunned the world and riveted a nation. This account of her epic ordeal will have you on the edge of your seat as you accompany Marilyn and her coach, Gus Ryder, across the dark, frigid waters of Lake Ontario.$9.95, Paperback
New Blood
After a gang of thugs beat him up, Paul's parents decide they've had enough of Glasgow's tough streets and move the family to Winnipeg.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 3
Niagara Daredevils
From swimmers and jumpers, to tightrope walkers and barrel riders, Niagara Falls has attracted daredevils for almost 200 years. The spectacular falls and dangerous Whirlpool Rapids have inspired men and women to commit stunts in search of fame and fortune. Many lived to tell the tale, while others perished in the attempt. Their stories are amazing.
$9.95, Paperback
Norman Bethune
One of the world's top surgeons and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.
$9.95, Paperback
Pink Power
At the first-ever women's hockey world championships in 1990, Canada dressed its National Women's Team in pink, which offended many people. Lorna Schultz Nicholson offers an insider's look at the power behind the pink jerseys.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Rink Rivals
When the Selkirk family moves from their remote Cree community to Calgary, life is turned upside down for twin brothers Evan and Bryn. When the boys start lying to new friends to win approval, they have to rely on each other to gain the courage to set things right.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 750L
Roughing
Josh is off to an elite hockey camp for the summer, where he shares a room with Peter, a talented player from the Northwest Territories. Peter is skilled enough to give Kevin, the star junior player, some serious competition, which creates trouble on and off the ice.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Skank
From one one of Vancouver's most promising young writers, a novel about mean girls, damaging lies, and difficult choices.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 14-18Reading level: Grade 4
Slam Dunk
The Raptors are going co-ed, but Mason and his friends aren't sure how they feel about it.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 720L
Small Town Glory
How did the Kenora Thistles become, against all odds, the smallest team and the smallest town ever to win the Stanley Cup?
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-17Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 900L
Tecumseh
A biography of the Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, a key player on the British side in the war of 1812.
$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-18
Righting Canada's Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War
During the Second World War, over 20,000 Japanese Canadians had their civil rights, homes, possessions, and freedom taken away. This visual-packed book tells the story.$34.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18
Crush. Candy. Corpse.
Sunny's forced into doing 40 volunteer hours at a home for Alzheimer's patients to get her high school diploma. Now one of the residents is dead, and Sunny's future is distinctly cloudy.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Lexile Reading Level: HL630L
A Goal in Sight
When Aiden has to perform one hundred hours of community service, he is assigned to help a blind hockey player whose team is Calgary's Seeing Ice Dogs.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 770L
Cross-Check!
Josh, Peter, and Sam are thrilled to be reunited at a hockey tournament in Kelowna, but a lot has changed. All three boys now play on different teams. Can they remain friends as they all compete to be in the gold medal game?$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Lexile Reading Level: 570L
Danger Zone
How will Jason survive without hockey?$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13
Home Ice
Tori is staying with family near Toronto while her parents deal with troubles back home. To keep a sense of normalcy, she joins the Rangers -- the worst hockey team in the league.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 610L
Queen of the Court
Kallana has always been more interested in fashions than in sports. When her father suddenly decides she should join the school basketball team, Kallana feels desperate.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 720L
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