What's the Buzz?
This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-grades describes how people are becoming more aware of bees and our dependence on them, and are working to save bees in all kinds of different ways.
Shimmy
In this short novel for middle readers, a famous belly dancer invites Lila to join her prestigious studio, and Lila must decide whether to leave the dance teacher and troupe she loves.
I.O.U. Dead
In this work of crime fiction, Keno, a bill collector, is unwittingly drawn into a murder investigation when he witnesses a serial killer fleeing the scene of a crime.
Haitian Graves
In this work of crime fiction, RCMP sergeant Ray Robertson is working with the United Nations in Haiti when he’s called to investigate the death of a Haitian woman.
Learning the Ropes
Mandy is thrilled to spend the summer at a Montreal circus camp, but she is forced to face her fears when another aerialist is killed in a fall.
Not For Sale
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When Cyrus’s adoptive parents tell him they are selling their house, he devises a plan to sabotage the move.
X Marks the Spot
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Leo’s penchant for exploring lands him in trouble at school until he uses his mapping skills on a class field trip to prove he really can be responsible.
The Frail Days
Stella and her newly formed band must decide whether to change their edgy rock sound to get into a conservative summer music festival.
Beethoven's Tenth
In this murder mystery, piano tuner and unlikely sleuth Frank Ryan is forced to solve a mystery in order to save his life.
Off the Rim
Dylan struggles to focus on basketball playoffs when his girlfriend, Jenna, becomes the target of threats from an anonymous cyberbully.
Rock the Boat
Webb thinks he has what it takes to make it in Nashville, but one shady music producer may have the power to crush Webb’s dreams.
Disappearing Act
In this murder mystery, rookie private investigator Leena O’Neil must clear her sister’s name.
Justine Mckeen vs. the Queen of Mean
In the sixth installment of the Justine McKeen, Queen of Green series, Justine is faced with the challenge of convincing the Queen of Mean that being environmentally conscious is worthwhile.
Skye Above
Skye’s wish comes true when her parents plan a Costa Rican adventure that includes zip-lining, parasailing and snorkeling.
Hardball
Griffin’s intent to win a baseball scholarship is put on hold when he must prove his cousin innocent of possessing steroids.
Take Shelter
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This illustrated book of nonfiction for middle-graders welcomes readers into homes around the world that reflect the diversity and ingenuity of their residents.
Off Pointe
Meg lives for ballet and doesn’t like to try new things, so a summer at dance camp learning new styles proves challenging.
Honeycomb
Nat hopes her trio will win a chance to sing at a big music festival, but first she has to learn to trust her own voice.
Forcing the Ace
Alex wants to enter a magic competition, but first he’ll have to learn to share the spotlight with a rival magician.
The Way Back
Things go from bad to worse when Colby, who is drug-addicted, loses her home and then ends up pregnant. Maybe now she will find a real family.
If It Bleeds
Nicole Charles is a gossip columnist for a big city paper who gets the chance to cover a murder after she finds the body.
Homecoming
When Fiona’s dad is released from prison for a crime he says he did not commit, Fiona struggles with whom to believe and how to move forward.
