Smart Machines
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.
Up in the Blue Sky
This illustrated nonfiction book provides a study of the sky from Earth's surface to distant space with information on animals, weather and astronomy in various elevations, in a unique format that will have readers feeling like they are flying higher and higher with each page.
L'écureuil qui marchait sur l'eau
En 2164, le fleuve Saint-Laurent est devenu un labyrinthe de plastique ; lors d’une balade dans le port de Montréal, Kévin et son amie Ernestine croisent Karl, un requin vieux de 300 ans égaré dans les eaux polluées, et se lancent dans une mission folle : le guider vers les eaux froides de l’océan Atlantique et combattre le vortex de déchets.
Toutes mes excuses
Les meilleures excuses du monde ont été volées à la Banque exceptionnelle des bonnes excuses, et seul l’excentrique Jimmy Smiss peut suivre toutes les pistes, même celles des fantômes. Une enquête hilarante et illustrée où aucun alibi n’est trop farfelu.
André suit une drôle de piste
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 !
Chloé et le secret de la sorcière
Chloé a neuf ans et ses parents sont séparés. Et depuis quelque temps, son papa agit de manière étrange. Quand il lui présente sa nouvelle copine, Chloé se lance dans une enquête afin de prouver hors de tout doute que son père a été ensorcelé par cette sorcière !
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.
Cracking the Code
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book looks at the past, present and future of codes and codebreaking.
Ink of Nightmares
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!
Just a Minute
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book is a comprehensive overview of time, and how and why we measure it.
Malice at the Mall
In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, Mina finds herself pursued by murderous mannequins when she gets locked in the mall after hours.
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.
Le même cauchemar
Eva est en proie à un cauchemar récurrent qui l'empêche de dormir. Elle et son cousin Nathan se tournent vers une planche de Ouija pour obtenir des réponses, pour le meilleur et pour le pire.
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
In this graphic novel, 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.
What a Waste
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.
Allyship as Action
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.
Grann et moi, l'été de mes 11 ans
Gabrielle, 11, realises that she only knows about Haiti through her parents' stories, while her classmates only know it through television. Her father then suggests that she spend the summer with her grandmother in the countryside, on the island where part of her family was born.
La croqueuse de pierre
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Deux jeunes femmes s’égarent dans la toundra et tombent dans la grotte de Mangittatuarjuk, le monstre inuit friand d’enfants — un repaire lugubre où les ossements chuchotent les légendes du Nord.
Dial If You Dare
In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, Alex and his older cousins awaken the ghost of a serial killer when they dial a mysterious phone number.
Glow in the Graveyard
In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, a mysterious glow in the cemetery near her home leads Clara into a haunted mausoleum.
Keep Our World Green
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.
