What Happened to Ivy
In David's family, life revolves around his disabled younger sister Ivy. David's feelings for her veer between love and resentment, patience and exasperation, until an accident forces him to confront his own guilt, the meaning of mercy, and what can be forgiven.
A Long Way From Home
Thirteen-year-old Rabia and her family have fled Afghanistan and are on their way to America on the morning of 9/11, and when their plane is diverted to Newfoundland, their future is called into question.
The Bone Collector's Son
Bing's father is haunted by a ghost, and Bing must find out why or his father will die.
The Cul-de-Sac Kids
A book about parenting and how to be good neighbors.
The Secret of the Village Fool
The true story of Anton, laughed at and called a fool in his small village, who proves himself a hero when he hides a Jewish family from the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Rachel's Secret
Rachel, a Jew, and Sergei, a Christian, find their worlds torn apart by violence in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
What's Next for this Beginning Writer? Revision
Mini-lessons that take writing from scribbles to script.
The Secret Keepers
Another compelling mystery masterpiece for young readers, by the renowned Paul Yee.
The Flute
A beautiful picturebook about a little girl who finds solace in a magic flute by award-winning writer Rachna Gilmore and celebrated illustrator Pulak Biswas.
Nutz!
Narrated by a fat half-Persian, half-alley cat called Amos, this very funny chapter book will delight young readers.
Time Camera
Uncovering the shocking truth and secrets that people will kill to protect, Jake and Lydia are propelled into a deadly and desperate race against time in this thrilling adventure chapter book.
Shake-Awakes
Gatehouse To Hell
"I was stubborn. I didn't want to stay in Auschwitz. I didn't want to go to the gas chambers. I didn't want to be cremated. I didn't want to die there, and I kept pushing back."
If Home Is Not Here
"I dove into the frigid river, the sudden shock leaving me gasping. By the time that I was two-thirds across the river, my strength was fading . . . Somehow, I managed to reach the shore—the unoccupied zone of France and my entry into freedom."
Emily Included
The true story of Emily Eaton. Born with severe cerebral palsy, Emily and her family had to fight for her right to go to school with non-disabled children in a regular classroom. Eventually victorious, Emily’s story makes her an amazing role model for children everywhere - whether they are living with a disability or not.
Black Dog Dream Dog
A huge loveable black dog appears in Sam's backyard. She doesn't know where he came from, but he is definitely the dog of her dreams.