Maxed Out

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, after his dad dies, twelve-year-old Max struggles to balance playing hockey with supporting his grieving mother and a brother who is autistic.

On Cue

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Randi has to balance theater studies with caring for her brother, who is autistic.

Winter Road

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Kat stows away in her mother's semitruck on a dangerous trek across a frozen lake.

Shelter

Illustrated By: Taryn Gee

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects and possible solutions, and what we can all do to help.

What Animals Want

Illustrated By: Julie McLaughlin

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers the tools to think about the physical, social and emotional needs of pets, farm animals and wild animals using the Five Freedoms.

Conservation Canines

Foreword by: Anjelica Huston

This nonfiction book for middle readers examines the lives of dogs who work with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems. Included are stories and examples of dogs working in the field to conserve wildlife.

Upstream, Downstream

Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines our relationships with watersheds and what we need to do to protect them for future generations.

Ruff Day

Illustrated By: Sabrina Gendron

In this partially illustrated early chapter book and the second book in the Charlie's Rules series, eleven-year-old Charlie and his new best friend, Amy, figure out why a puppy is attacking its owner and save both her and the dog’s lives.

Crime Club

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Penny is surprised when her dog digs up a skeleton in the backyard.

Stuffed

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Ian decides to take a stand against a fast-food chain.

Alien Road

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, thirteen-year-old Ridge goes on a boat trip through the legendary Bermuda Triangle.

The Wherewood

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, 14-year-old Blue Jasper goes on another Faerie Woods adventure, to the Wherewood, the forest of lost things.

Blood Donor

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, at-risk teenagers are being kidnapped and forced to donate their blood.