Home Free
By: Sharon Jennings
A finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award!
Growing up in the 1960s, twelve-year-old Lee Mets fights against expectations by wanting to be a writer. Her summer begins in the most exciting way when a real-life orphan, Cassandra Jovanovich, moves in across the street. Lee thinks all the best stories are about orphans.
Yeny and the Children for Peace
By: Michelle Mulder
Based on a true story of kids bringing peace to Colombia.
Maggie and the Chocolate War
By: Michelle Mulder
Inspired by true story of kids protesting over chocolate prices.
Orphan Ahwak
By: Raquel Rivera
Orphan Ahwak is determined to become a hunter and to find a place in an often hostile and terrifying world.
A Friend Like Zilla
By: Rachna Gilmore
Zilla, a developmentally disabled girl, breaks down prejudices and she saves the day.