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.
Bird Brothers, A Delhi Story
A touching picture book based on the real-life efforts of two brothers who have devoted their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating black kite raptors that have been injured by glass-coated kite strings and the dense air pollution in Delhi.
Howler Reef
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.
Star Sailor, The Story of Words
This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the meaning and origins of words and how they’ve evolved over the years.
Sugar Crash
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, diabetic teen Zoe Harmon races against time and low insulin when she and a classmate have a car accident on a remote mountain road.
Trance
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kira races against the clock to find a way to save her friend Brigid, who is trapped in a telepathic trance.
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.
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.
Jack and the Beanstalk
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In Michael Rosen's humorous retelling of this classic tale, Jack trades his cow for magical beans, climbs a beanstalk, steals golden eggs, and outsmarts a giant.
Making Time for It All
A must-read for teachers seeking to simplify their literacy instruction while still delivering a comprehensive, high-quality, research-based program. With this approach, teachers can finally feel confident that they are doing it all—reaching every learner, making the most of every minute, and building a classroom where students thrive.
Students in the Driver's Seat
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Put each student in the driver’s seat of their learning by creating a student-centred classroom. Everything a teacher needs to help students find joy, purpose, and meaning in their learning.
Wôpanâak Seasons
In Wôpanâak Seasons, a young Wampanoag child explores Aquinnah's seasons, highlighting wildlife, the seashore, cranberry harvests, and winter traditions, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
The Last Dance Of Mary Kelly
You think you know the history, but until you turn the final page you won't know the whole story. The lives of Jack the Ripper's final victim and an American Journalist intersect in Victorian London in this exploration of 19th century injustices.
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.
Go, Sloth, Go!
In this cute rhyming picture book told in few words, a sloth tumbles from a tree onto a road and hurts its toe. A helpful truck driver brings the sloth to a wildlife vet, and soon enough the sloth is returning to its wilderness home.
A Hug on the Wind
In this illustrated picture book, Sam’s grandmother is going away for the winter, and he worries about how they’ll keep in touch. She tells him that she can send a hug on the wind, kisses in the rain and fireflies to say good night—and Sam realizes his grandma will always be there for him no matter the distance.
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.
La poche secrète
Cet album raconte l’histoire vraie d’un groupe de jeunes filles résilientes d’un pensionnat pour Autochtones qui ont eu l’idée de munir leurs uniformes de poches secrètes pour y cacher de la nourriture.
Laisse un bel héritage
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Dans cet album magnifiquement illustré, un appel à l'action récurrent rappelle aux jeunes lecteurs et lectrices que tout en ce monde est interrelié.
Making a Splash
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores our relationship with water and how we use, control and take care of it.
Microbes to the Rescue
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book explores how microbes can help address some of the most pressing environmental challenges on Earth.
