Trial by Fire
In this novel for teens, Riley gets a crash course in small-town prejudice when an immigrant man is accused of a crime that Riley is sure he did not commit.
Upstaged
In this novel for teens, Ellie loves musical theater and is used to getting leading roles, but after she moves to the big city, she has to share a part with a talented girl who seems determined to outshine her.
Centerville
In this high-interest sports novel, Jake Burnett must choose between advancing his basketball career and doing the right thing when he uncovers the truth about the prestigious Centerville Prep school.
Away Running
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In this novel for teens, Matt and Free meet in Paris, where they both play American football on a team in a poverty-stricken suburb where racial tension affects the team.
Susanna Moodie: Roughing It in the Bush
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Carol Shields was fascinated by Susanna Moodie, a Romantic writer who left England for Canada in 1832 where she and her family soon found themselves starving in their new home. Moodie's novel Roughing It in the Bush, an acerbic testament to settler life, made her famous. Shields' interpretation of Moodie comes to life as a graphic novel.
When Blood Lies
In this work of crime fiction, rookie reporter Nicole Charles works to uncover a money-laundering ring.
Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell
When his only friend goes missing, Frederick – who has Asperger’s – doesn’t know what to do. His friend Angel made him promise not to tell anyone about her plan to run away, but when the police call Frederick in for questioning his loyalty to her may have done more harm than good.
Rodent
In this novel for teens, Isabelle knows all about shouldering responsibility: she looks after her younger siblings because their mother is often drunk or absent. School is a nightmare, but one teacher seems to understand that Isabelle has talent to spare.
Breaking Big
When another ballet dancer’s injury lands him a major role, mischief-loving Robin must face his friends’ jealousy and the biggest challenge of his dance career in this novel for teens.
Epic Game
Kat is a tough, independent woman who makes her living as a professional poker player in this work of fiction.
Under Threat
In this high-interest novel for teen readers, a girl struggles with the threats that her abortion-providing parents are receiving and the reactions of her girlfriend's family.
Stepping Out
Paige Larsson, YouTube comedy vlogger, has always used humor to cope with her disability—but an opportunity to compete in stand-up comedy is a big step out of her comfort zone in this novel for teens.
Love and Fear
PI Gulliver Dowd is pulled into a search for the missing daughter of the most powerful Mafia don in New York in this work of crime fiction.
Spirit Level
Harriet is a donor-conceived child who is connecting with her half-siblings in this work of young adult fiction.
The Goddaughter Caper
In this work of crime fiction, Gina Gallo, mob goddaughter and unwilling sleuth, gets drawn into a body caper mystery against her better judgement.
Live to Tell
A psychological thriller about a girl who wakes up in the hospital and must reconstruct the events of an evening she can’t remember.
Nothing Man and the Purple Zero
Two high-school friends are mistaken for superheroes and decide to act out the roles.
The Sweetest Thing You Can Sing
Serena’s hopes of finding her missing brother take a backseat as she deals with being a fifteen-year-old girl in a world that sexualizes and shames young women.
Twisted
A teenager moves in with her older brother and discovers he is suffering from mental illness.
Home Truths
An abused fifteen-year-old boy tries to take control of his life, but does so by becoming a bully.
At Ease
In this short novel for middle readers, Will discovers that while he has the talent required for a career as a classical violinist, stage fright threatens to destroy his dream.
Sleight of Hand
Javvan is on probation and struggling to stay out of trouble. Finding a job is even harder.
