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Diary of a wimpy kid : dog days /

Kinney, Jeff.


In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.
Date Published:2009

Diary of a wimpy kid : the last straw /

Kinney, Jeff.


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Date Published:2009

Haunted Canada 12 : more frightening true tales

Sutherland, Joel A., 1980-


A black cat haunts a log cabin in Breckenridge, Quebec. Disembodied sobs torment workers at a mill in Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador. A mischievous spirit plays nighttime pranks at an inn in Dawson City, Yukon.
Date Published:2023

Dark river

Hunter, Erin.


As Hollypaw, Lionpaw and Jaypaw, grandchildren of the legendary Firestar, continue their training to be warrior cats, each is haunted by a different internal struggle that could lead to trouble for all Clans.
Date Published:2008

We are big time

Khan, Hena,


"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Copyright page. Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel features new Muslim student Aliya, who joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team, where she learns about teamwork and herself.
Date Published:2024

Fatty legs : a true story /

Jordan, Christy.


"The beloved story of an Inuvialuk girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old."-- .
Date Published:2020

"The beloved story of an Inuvialuk girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old."-- .

Date Published:2020

The great cow race

Smith, Jeff, 1960-


Now that they are reunited, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone plan to return home, but Phoney Bone risks everything on a get-rich-quick scheme and it all goes wrong. Plus, a war is brewing and Fone Bone helps his new friends to defend their idyllic valley from a formidable enemy.
Date Published:1996

Spy x family. 1, mission 1

Endåo, Tatsuya, 1980-


Translated from the Japanese. Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn't know is that the wife he's chosen is an assassin and the child he's adopted is a telepath!
Date Published:2020

Translated from the Japanese. Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn't know is that the wife he's chosen is an assassin and the child he's adopted is a telepath!

Date Published:2020

Le tour du chapeau

Mack, W. C., 1972-


Traduction de: Hat trick. Roman réaliste où l'on suit l'évolution académique et sportive de Jonathan Thomas McDonald, un jeune joueur de hockey de onze ans qui, pour avoir négligé ses devoirs en mathématiques, doit subir des séances de tutorat avec un rival venant d'intégrer son équipe de hockey, soit Émile Bosco, un adolescent comme lui, mais qui a déjà mué, a aussi la bosse des maths en plus d'être redoutable sur la glace. Rien pour remonter le moral de Jonathan, qu'on surnomme "croquette" McDonald en raison de sa petite taille ou J.T.. Or, malgré la supériorité indéniable d'Émile, qui s'autorise de bien mauvaises manières, Jonathan trouve finalement le point faible de ce petit génie: les filles. Après s'être fait rudement rappeler à l'ordre par la grande soeur de J.T., Émile tombe sous le charme vitriolique de Virginie. Ceci n'est pas sans amuser J.T. qui espère ainsi, et à sa manière, en tirer un certain avantage. Pour finir, Émile espère gagner un concours à la radio, ce qui lui permettrait d'assister à un match des Canucks de Vancouver, match durant lequel il aura l'occasion de faire un tir au but et de rencontrer un joueur vedette. [SDM].
Date Published:2013

Traduction de: Hat trick. Roman réaliste où l'on suit l'évolution académique et sportive de Jonathan Thomas McDonald, un jeune joueur de hockey de onze ans qui, pour avoir négligé ses devoirs en mathématiques, doit subir des séances de tutorat avec un rival venant d'intégrer son équipe de hockey, soit Émile Bosco, un adolescent comme lui, mais qui a déjà mué, a aussi la bosse des maths en plus d'être redoutable sur la glace. Rien pour remonter le moral de Jonathan, qu'on surnomme "croquette" McDonald en raison de sa petite taille ou J.T.. Or, malgré la supériorité indéniable d'Émile, qui s'autorise de bien mauvaises manières, Jonathan trouve finalement le point faible de ce petit génie: les filles. Après s'être fait rudement rappeler à l'ordre par la grande soeur de J.T., Émile tombe sous le charme vitriolique de Virginie. Ceci n'est pas sans amuser J.T. qui espère ainsi, et à sa manière, en tirer un certain avantage. Pour finir, Émile espère gagner un concours à la radio, ce qui lui permettrait d'assister à un match des Canucks de Vancouver, match durant lequel il aura l'occasion de faire un tir au but et de rencontrer un joueur vedette. [SDM].

Date Published:2013

Save Rafe!

Patterson, James, 1947-,


Includes an excerpt from the author's Treasure hunters. Middle schooler Rafe Khachadorian faces his greatest challenge yet as he struggles to complete a week-long wilderness survival course to prove to his school administrators that he can succeed.
Date Published:2014

The summer between us

Fenton, Andre


Sequel to 'Worthy of love" High school is over, and eighteen-year-old Adrian Carter is facing decisions that will change the course of his life. With two clear paths before him - to go to business school like his father wants, or to follow his long-time girlfriend Mel Woods on a cross-country tour with her band - Adrian is having a hard time figuring out where he wants to choose either of them. Can he find common ground? Or will he end up disappointing those who matter most? Adulthood is turning out to be far mor ecomplicated than he ever imagined.
Date Published:2022

Sequel to 'Worthy of love" High school is over, and eighteen-year-old Adrian Carter is facing decisions that will change the course of his life. With two clear paths before him - to go to business school like his father wants, or to follow his long-time girlfriend Mel Woods on a cross-country tour with her band - Adrian is having a hard time figuring out where he wants to choose either of them. Can he find common ground? Or will he end up disappointing those who matter most? Adulthood is turning out to be far mor ecomplicated than he ever imagined.

Date Published:2022

Haunted Canada the Graphic Novel: Four Terrifying Tales.

Sutherland, Joel A.



Date Published:2024

The darkest part of the forest

Black, Holly.


In the town of Fairfold, where humans and fae exist side by side, a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives awakes after generations of sleep in a glass coffin in the woods, causing Hazel to be swept up in new love, shift her loyalties, feel the fresh sting of betrayal, and to make a secret sacrifice to the faerie king.
Date Published:2015

The ever storms

Foody, Amanda,


Thirteen-year old Barclay and his fellow Lore Keeper apprentices are excited to travel to the Desert to study at the respected University of Al Faradh, but when dangerous, unnatural sandstorms and a magical library appear, more than their exams are at stake.
Date Published:2023

Fire & fate : a tale of the lord of darkness /

Valentino, Serena.


"The myth has been told for centuries: Brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades waged a years-long war against their father Cronus and his tyrannical Titans. Upon their mighty victory, Zeus split the world into three. For himself, he claimed the Sky and what fell below it. To his brother Poseidon, he assigned dominion over the Sea. And his oldest brother, Hades, would rule the Underworld. While Hades tries to make the best of a lonely situation, eternity proves a long time to be forced live in a role--a domain--he never wanted. And the part of the story no one tells is that when your family treats you like a villain, it is far too easy to become one. Years of being ignored and shamed by his family reach a fiery head, when three perfectly alive witches find their way into the land of the dead. Bored and lonely, Hades befriends these mysterious Odd Sisters and makes a bargain that will change the course of fate. But when you're a god, making a deal has the potential to rewrite more stories than just your own..."--From publisher.
Date Published:2023

"The myth has been told for centuries: Brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades waged a years-long war against their father Cronus and his tyrannical Titans. Upon their mighty victory, Zeus split the world into three. For himself, he claimed the Sky and what fell below it. To his brother Poseidon, he assigned dominion over the Sea. And his oldest brother, Hades, would rule the Underworld. While Hades tries to make the best of a lonely situation, eternity proves a long time to be forced live in a role--a domain--he never wanted. And the part of the story no one tells is that when your family treats you like a villain, it is far too easy to become one. Years of being ignored and shamed by his family reach a fiery head, when three perfectly alive witches find their way into the land of the dead. Bored and lonely, Hades befriends these mysterious Odd Sisters and makes a bargain that will change the course of fate. But when you're a god, making a deal has the potential to rewrite more stories than just your own..."--From publisher.

Date Published:2023

First Nations 101 : tons of stuff you need to know

Gray, Lynda. 1964-


Cover title. Indigenous diversity -- Who we aspire to be again -- Externally-imposed interventions -- Fallout from forced interventions -- Towards health & wellness -- How to become a great ally -- The way forward: paddling together. "Lynda Gray (Ts'msyen Nation) provides an accessible primer on Indigenous peoples' past and present geared towards both non-Indigenous and Indigenous readers. See the free resources page for downloadable resources. First Nations 101 provides a broad overview of the day-to-day lives of Indigenous people, traditional Indigenous communities, colonial interventions used in an attempt to assimilate Indigenous people into mainstream society, the impacts those interventions had on Indigenous families and communities, and how Indigenous people are working towards holistic health and wellness today. This 2nd edition has over 75 chapters, including 16 new ones. Gray's accessible writing style makes First Nations 101 the perfect primer. She notes that although governments may encourage and fund reconciliation activities, true reconciliation can only happen through the ongoing commitment and consistent actions of individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses"--firstnations101.com
Date Published:2022

Cover title. Indigenous diversity -- Who we aspire to be again -- Externally-imposed interventions -- Fallout from forced interventions -- Towards health & wellness -- How to become a great ally -- The way forward: paddling together. "Lynda Gray (Ts'msyen Nation) provides an accessible primer on Indigenous peoples' past and present geared towards both non-Indigenous and Indigenous readers. See the free resources page for downloadable resources. First Nations 101 provides a broad overview of the day-to-day lives of Indigenous people, traditional Indigenous communities, colonial interventions used in an attempt to assimilate Indigenous people into mainstream society, the impacts those interventions had on Indigenous families and communities, and how Indigenous people are working towards holistic health and wellness today. This 2nd edition has over 75 chapters, including 16 new ones. Gray's accessible writing style makes First Nations 101 the perfect primer. She notes that although governments may encourage and fund reconciliation activities, true reconciliation can only happen through the ongoing commitment and consistent actions of individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses"--firstnations101.com

Date Published:2022

Minecraft. Construction handbook

Needler, Matthew


"Mojang"--T.p. Expert builders FyreUK lead you through step-by-step instructions to teach you how to build everything from houses, skyscrapers and bridges to ships and rollercoasters Find out which are Notch's personal favourites and get step-by-step instructions to fuel your own creative genius. Be ore-some!
Date Published:2014

Who's hungry?


This book is written in 'Cine-manga' format. Screen-shots were taken from the hit TV series and narrated in full-colored panels. When SpongeBob starts selling new colored crab cakes at Krusty Crabs, Plankton tries to win SpongeBob's contract in a game of cards; and, when Mr. Krabs makes his millionth dollar, a clam eats the dollar on a fishing trip and SpongeBob must recover it.
Date Published:2006

Loot : how to steal a fortune /

Watson, Jude.


When Alfie McQuinn, the notorious jewel thief, is killed on a job, his last words to his son, March, are to "find jewels" and this instruction leads the boy to Jules, the twin sister he never knew he had--and the perfect partner to carry on the family business.
Date Published:2014

Yoda's secret missions

Landers, Ace.


At head of title: LEGO, Star wars. The phantom podracer -- Home, swamp, home -- Jedi Temple of doom. Yoda leads a new class of padawans as they fight Sith Lords in podracers, bounty hunters in the Jedi Temple, and stormtroopers in the swamps of Dagobah.
Date Published:2014