Smart Machines

Illustrated By: Pui Yan Fong

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to artificial intelligence and how this technology will influence humanity now and in the future.

André suit une drôle de piste

Illustrated By: Xavier Cadieux

André aime mener des enquêtes. Lors d’une journée de gros flocons, il décide de suivre des pistes étranges dans la neige et de trouver qui en est à l’origine. Serait-ce un extraterrestre glissant en skis de fond sur ses pattes ? André est un détective sérieux qui n’abandonne jamais, mais Dame Nature ne lui rendra pas la tâche facile !

All the Things We Found

In this middle-grade novel, Ruthie's mother announces she's pregnant again—but Ruthie is still mourning the death of her baby brother, who was stillborn. With help from her dog and a surprising new friend, Ruthie finds that while you can’t avoid grief, you can find comfort in honoring those you’ve lost.

Canine Connection

Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book invites young readers to explore the relationship between dogs and humans, and how their bond has evolved throughout history.

Ink of Nightmares

Illustrated By: Andrew P. Barr

This third and final instalment in the Book of Screams series includes stories about a child who finds a cell phone that traps him in time, a monster fish disguised as a parent, and Gory Gary, who materializes instead of Bloody Mary. Finally, it's up to Tanya to stop the evil ink before it conquers the world!

Not Just Dirt!

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores the importance of soil to all life on Earth and how we can conserve it for the future.

A Summer of Dragonflies

Stuck in a van with no A/C and no cell phones on a three-week family road trip across America, Guppie Persaud and her brothers secretly enter a photography contest without their technophobe parents’ permission, hoping to win new phones for the whole family.

Bark Twice for Murder

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Harry pairs up with a talking dog to solve the mystery of their friend Stanley's murder.

Howler Reef

Illustrated By: Mike Deas

In this graphic novel for early middle readers, Kay fights her fear of kayaking to join her friends on a kids-only paddle up the coast. Unbeknownst to the group, Kay has a secret goal: to find the missing person whose ship disappeared weeks before.

A Night for Mischief

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, it's Halloween night and thirteen-year-old Syd must find a way to defeat the mischievous spirit possessing her friend before someone gets hurt.

Allyship as Action

Illustrated By: Bithi Sutradhar

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to be an ally and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.

What a Waste

Illustrated By: Bithi Sutradhar

Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines practical ways waste can be transformed to protect the planet and fight the effects of the climate crisis.

Keep Our World Green

Illustrated By: Sara Theuerkauf

Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and shares why it’s important to protect them for future generations.