Victoria
A young girl runs away from home and learns to live on the dangerous streets of a provincial city in Argentina.
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Guardians of Porthaven
In this science-fiction novel for middle readers, just as fifteen-year-old Malcolm prepares to take on the traditional role of Guardian of his city, he learns some shocking truths about his family.
A Stronger Home
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A mother and son experiencing family violence have to flee their home, moving from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they’re able to go back home again and make it the strongest house yet.
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.
The Runaway
This funny and endearing novel by award-winning novelist Glen Huser will make an absorbing read for fourteen- and fifteen-year-olds, boys and girls alike.
Picture a Girl
In this middle-grade novel, Addie has to draw on all her resilience to look after herself and her little brother, Billy, when their mother, who struggles with depression and alcoholism, leaves unexpectedly.
Saving Wolfgang
In this middle-grade novel, Wolfgang and his mother move in with his grandfather in the wake of his father's death, and Wolfie's new friend Jimmy helps him find solace through hockey. But Wolfgang can't stop wondering why his father's cause of death is such a secret.
The Taste of Rain
This novel for middle readers takes place in a Japanese internment camp in China in WWII, where thirteen-year-old Gwen follows the Girl Guide code in order to survive.
Where I Belong
An adopted Native Canadian girl finds her birth father and the twin sister she never knew existed.
The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt
In this middle-grade novel told in letters, when Sara Salt's little brother is born early, her mom and stepdad send her to stay in Toronto with her half-sister Abby, who is starting a transitional housing park for unhoused people
Zia’s Story
Zia’s Story is based on the author’s own experiences as a young mother with a young son having to flee an Afghanistan torn apart by war.
Kenzie's Little Tree
In this contemplative picture book, Kenzie's mom doesn't always feel well, but Kenzie learns that she is strong—just like the little tree they plant in their yard—and that together, they can get through the hard times.
