Candle Point
In this graphic novel, a young girl sets off a dangerous chain of events when she disturbs mysterious crystals in an effort to help an abandoned Moon Creature.
The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers tells the story of Viola Desmond's life, based on interviews with her sister Wanda Robson.
The Antiracist Kitchen
This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors.
Are We There Yet?
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time.
Breaking News
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces kids to the news media and why it matters.
Cities
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the past, present and future of cities around the world.
The Unlovable Alina Butt
In this novel for middle readers, eleven-year-old Alina has once again moved to a new school, but this time she is determined to reinvent herself.
Too Much Trash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines how garbage hurts animals and their habitats. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Below the Surface
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Theo finds a pocket watch linked to a local legend about a lost treasure.
Big Winner
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Skye worries about her new friend, Digby, after he shares a big secret.
Good Food, Bad Waste
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the problem of food waste around the world, its consequences for the environment and practical things young readers can do to curb food waste.
Mission to Mars
In this novel for middle readers, after tragedy strikes, fourteen-year-old Houston and two other teen astronauts must complete a mission to Mars on their own.
Are We Having Fun Yet?
This nonfiction illustrated book for middle-grade readers explores how and why people have had fun over the course of human history.
Dig Deep
This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to marine archaeology. Illustrated with photographs throughout, in this book young people will discover how understanding our ancient ancestors' relationships with the ocean can help the planet today and in the future.
Get Out and Vote!
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces readers to voting around the world and discusses why it matters, and challenges young people to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot.
Saving the Night
This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to the effects of light pollution. Illustrated with photos throughout, it examines why darkness is important for plants, animals and people, and the practical things we can do to protect the night sky for all ecosystems on the planet.
Branded
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Ian learns that the company that makes the uniforms for his school uses child labor.
Bigfoot Crossing
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, a young teen starts to suspect that he and his family are being followed by a Bigfoot while on a camping trip.
Boldly Go
In this novel for middle readers, fourteen-year-old Houston is on his way to the International Space Station as part of a NASA study.
Elliot Jelly-Legs and the Bobblehead Miracle
In this illustrated middle-grade novel, eleven-year-old Elliot relies on his Carey Price bobblehead doll to help him excel on his hockey team.
Grizzly Bears
This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to grizzly bears. Featuring photos throughout, it discusses the bears' biology, habitats and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect grizzly populations.
I Got You Babe
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Mac wants to do a duet with Amy for the school fun fair.
Like a Hurricane
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves.
Your Brain Is Amazing
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is a comprehensive overview of the brain. It looks at the science behind how it works, how it directs our day-to-day lives and how much we don't know about this key organ in our bodies.
