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The wife of Martin Guerre
Par Janet Lewis. 2013
Young French peasants Bertrande de Rols and Martin Guerre marry to settle a family feud. Martin later leaves to fight…
in a war and is gone eight years. Bertrande suspects that the man who returns is an imposter. Based on a 1560 trial. 1941
Harriet the invincible: Hamster princess (Hamster Princess #1)
Par Ursula Vernon. 2015
Never a conventional princess, Harriet Hamsterbone becomes an adventurer when she learns she is cursed by the wicked fairy Ratshade…
to fall into a deep sleep on her twelfth birthday, after pricking herself on the hamster wheel . Years pass, and something peculiar happens when Ratshade reappears. For grades 3-6. 2015
Atuk, elle et nous
Par Michel Jean. 2021
Dans Atuk, elle et nous, une grand-mère et son petit-fils remontent les sentiers de leurs parcours respectifs. Les chemins se…
croisent, tressant peu à peu le portrait d'un monde d'ombres et de lumière. Après le succès phénoménal de Kukum, qui raconte l'histoire
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories #2)
Par Colleen Nelson. 2020
The West Highland Terrier that brought Harvey Comes Home to life returns with his tail wagging and his nose sharp,…
ready for a new adventure Harvey the West Highland Terrier is back with his beloved Maggie. He is also back at Brayside retirement home, where he and Maggie now volunteer along with their friend Austin. There Maggie is drawn to a new resident, Mrs. Fradette, who tells stories of learning to fix cars as a twelve-year-old during the flood of 1950. Mrs. Fradette, with her bold fashion and love of poker, doesn’t fit in among the beige-cardigan-wearing, bridge-playing ladies of Brayside, but she doesn’t seem to care. Maybe that’s why Maggie likes her so much. Since seventh grade began, Maggie hasn’t been fitting in well with her friends, either. Harvey has a problem of his own. He can smell an intruder in his yard, and he needs to find it. He is so intent on the nighttime fiend that he almost doesn’t notice how worried Austin is about his grandfather, who has been Brayside’s custodian for longer than Harvey has been alive. It seems like the retirement home is planning to give the job to a younger man, an injustice that Austin can’t let pass unchallenged. In intertwining perspectives, Colleen Nelson tells four stories of individuals standing firm for what they know is right: Josephine Fradette, insisting on her right to become a mechanic; Maggie, certain that her friends’ expectations shouldn’t define who she becomes; Austin, indignantly campaigning against ageism; and Harvey, who has found his home at last and is determined to protect it.
Nevers
Par Sara Cassidy. 2019
Resourceful fourteen-year-old Odette is on the move again, traveling as a stowaway on a cheese cart with her hapless mother,…
Anneline. They are in Burgundy, France, in 1799, fleeing yet another calamity caused by Anneline (who is prone to killing people accidentally). At dawn they find themselves in a town called Nevers, which is filled with eccentric characters, including a man who obsessively smells hands, another who dreams of becoming a chicken and a donkey that keeps the town awake at night, braying about his narrow life. As Odette establishes a home in an abandoned guardhouse, she makes a friend in the relaxed Nicois and finds work as a midwife's assistant. She and Nicois uncover a mystery that may lead to riches and, more important for Odette, a sense of belonging.
Of mice and magic: Hamster princess (Hamster Princess #2)
Par Ursula Vernon. 2016
When Harriet Hamsterbone learns about the curse on twelve mice princesses who are forced to dance all night, every night,…
she knows she is the one to break the curse. Sequel to Harriet the Invincible (DB 83774). For grades 3-6. 2016
Harvey Comes Home (The Harvey Stories #1)
Par Colleen Nelson, Tara Anderson. 2019
Now in paperback, the award-winning story of a lost West Highland Terrier warming hearts and bringing generations together A dog’s…
world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a Harvey the West Highland Terrier wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge. Austin, a young volunteer at the Brayside retirement home, quickly finds that the audacious Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping with memory loss, to tell stories of his childhood. Moved by the elderly man’s Dust Bowl recollections of grinding poverty and the perseverance of his friends and family, Austin begins to trade his preconceived notions for empathy. But is it enough to give him the resolve to track down Harvey’s original owner? Supported by warm graphite illustrations from acclaimed artist Tara Anderson, author Colleen Nelson immerses readers in a rich and unflinchingly human tale of struggle and hope—all inspired by one curious dog.
Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer
Par Leslie Gentile. 2021
Winner of the 2021 City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize It’s the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis…
Presley has been dead for a year. But not eleven-year-old Truly Bateman – because she knows Elvis is alive and well and living in the Eagle Shores Trailer Park. Maybe no one ever thought to look for him at on the Eagle Shores First Nation on Vancouver Island. It’s a busy summer for Truly. Though her mother is less of a mother than she ought to be, and spends her time drinking and smoking and working her way through new boyfriends, Truly is determined to raise as much money for herself as she can through her lemonade stand … and to prove that her cool new neighbour is the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. And when she can’t find motherly support in her own home, she finds sanctuary with Andy El, the Salish woman who runs the trailer park.
Jacques' Escape
Par Anne C. Kelly. 2019
Fourteen-year-old Acadian Jacques Terriot is being deported with his family to the British colony of Massachusetts. He longs to escape…
and join his older brother in fighting with the French. Jacques is about to set out on a journey that will teach him the true meaning of family and home, as well as what it means to be Acadian.
No Girls Allowed: Inspired by the True Story of a Girl Who Fought for her Right to Play
Par Natalie Corbett Sampson. 2019
It's 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn't be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia,…
but because she's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the league, she learns that girls aren't allowed to play on the boys' team—and there's no team for girls. Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town's adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She's allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she's the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn't be there. From facing down angry coaches to testifying on the stand, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey. Based on an inspiring true story, No Girls Allowed is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game.
The Taste of Rain
Par Monique Polak. 2019
It is 1945, and thirteen-year-old Gwen has been a prisoner at the Weihsien Internment Camp in northern China for nearly…
two and a half years. Gwen is one of 140 children who were enrolled at a boarding school in Chefoo when the Japanese Imperial Army invaded China. Life in the camp is difficult. There is not enough food or water, and even the children are forced to do hard labor. But Miss E., one of their teachers from Chefoo, has come up with an unusual scheme: she will follow the Girl Guide Code, treating Gwen and her friends as if they are part of a Girl Guide troop. Girl Guides promise not only to stay positive in the most challenging situations but also to do good turns, meaning they must be kind to others without any expectation of reward. Gwendolyn hopes that when she grows up, she will be as courageous and optimistic as Miss E. But then Gwen learns that Miss E. is not as full of answers as she seems, and she realizes that in order to protect a friend, she will have to do something that could never be considered a good turn.
War Stories
Par Gordon Korman. 2020
A story of telling truth from lies - and finding out what being a hero really means.There are two things…
Trevor loves more than anything else: playing war-based video games and his great-grandfather Jacob, who is a true-blue, bona fide war hero. At the height of the war, Jacob helped liberate a small French village, and was given a hero's welcome upon his return to America.Now it's decades later, and Jacob wants to retrace the steps he took during the war - from training to invasion to the village he is said to have saved. Trevor thinks this is the coolest idea ever. But as they get to the village, Trevor discovers there's more to the story than what he's heard his whole life, causing him to wonder about his great-grandfather's heroism, the truth about the battle he fought, and importance of genuine valor.
Clan
Par Sigmund Brouwer. 2020
The classic survival story gets a prehistoric twist in this gripping middle-grade adventure featuring a boy and his sabre tooth…
tiger cub, perfect for fans of Hatchet.Part survival story, part animal-human friendship story and part redemption story, Clan follows the journey of Atlatl and the saber tooth cub he rescues from a dire wolf attack. Injured as a child, Atlatl dreams of one day earning his father's respect as a hunter. But when Atlatl brings the young saber tooth to his Clan, it leads to a devastating moment of torn loyalties between Atlatl and his father--a moment that will change their lives forever. Then an epic disaster strikes, and suddenly Atlatl has to rely on wits, ingenuity and bravery to face his biggest foe yet and try to save what remains of his Clan.
The Lady with the Books: A Story Inspired by the Remarkable Work of Jella Lepman
Par Kathy Stinson. 2020
Inspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to children in Germany…
after World War II, and changed their lives forever. Anneliese and Peter will never be the same after the war that took their father's life. One day, while wandering the ruined streets of Munich, the children follow a line of people entering a building, thinking there may be free food inside. Instead, they are delighted to discover a great hall filled with children's books --- more books than Anneliese can count. Here, they meet the lady with the books, who encourages the children to read as much as they want. And she invites them to come back the next day. Eventually, she will have a greater impact on the children's lives than they could ever have imagined. This moving picture book, written by beloved and award-winning author Kathy Stinson, is based on the real-life work of Jella Lepman, founder of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) and the International Youth Library. Lepman's collection of children's books from around the world traveled throughout Germany after World War II in the hope of building “bridges of understanding” between countries. Brought to life by highly acclaimed illustrator Marie Lafrance, this book carries an important message about international cooperation that still resonates with world events today. It includes further information about Lepman and her work as well as historical photos. This story of the children who survived the war offers a unique and often unexplored perspective for history lessons. It also makes an excellent choice for character education lessons on resilience. A portion of the author's royalties will be donated to IBBY's Children in Crisis Fund.
An Easter story
Par Brian Wildsmith. 1993
War drums (The White Indian series. #13.)
Par Donald Clayton Porter. 1986
Mysterious threats of war send Renno, namesake of the legendary white Sachem, against the fury of the rampaging Chickasaw and…
greedy Spaniards. Meanwhile, his marriage and his alliance with the Americans lead him into ambushes and savage raids, as he follows the path ordained for him by the Manitou. Some descriptions of violence. Sequel to "Seminole". Followed by "Apache". 1986. (White Indian series ; 13)
Clutch
Par Heather Camlot. 2017
It's 1946. A poor Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal where a few dollars equal a fortune, and no matter where you…
go, you'll find the best home cooking anywhere on earth. It's also a million miles away from the posh mansions on the other side of town. But a 12-year-old boy can hope. Just across town something incredible is happening. Jackie Robinson is playing for the Montreal Royals. And he's going to change the world. If Jackie can do it, then so too can a poor Jewish kid from The Plateau. Grades 5-8. 2017.
A day of signs and wonders
Par Kit Pearson. 2016
Emily dreams of birds. She feels constrained by nearly everything--her overbearing sisters, the expectation to be a proper young lady,…
and even her stiff white pinafore. Kitty feels undone. Her heart is still grieving a tragic loss, and she doesn't want to be sent away to a boarding school so far away from home. When the two girls meet by chance, on a beach on the outskirts of Victoria, BC, in 1881, neither knows that their one day together will change their lives forever. Grades 3-6. 2016.
Flood warning (Orca echoes)
Par Jacqueline Pearce. 2012
Tom loves running through cow fields with his best friend, Peggy, and his dog, Amos, especially when he's pretending to…
be his favorite radio hero, the Lone Ranger. But when Tom learns the nearby Fraser River is about to flood, he may have to become a real-life hero and help save his family's herd of dairy cows. This story is based on real events that happened in the farming community of Agassiz, British Columbia, during the Fraser River flood of 1948. Grades 3-6. 2012. (Orca echoes)
Vingt-quatre heures d'une femme sensible: [roman]
Par Constance De Salm. 2007
"Nous sommes en 1814. Au sortir d'un spectacle, notre héroïne, une veuve amoureuse d'un jeune homme sans ressources, entrevoit celui-ci…
qui, dans la foule, quitte les lieux en compagnie d'une autre jeune femme. Tout au long des vingt-quatre heures qui vont suivre, elle adresse à son amant une succession de quarante-six lettres, reflets du tourbillon des émotions qui l'étreignent, tour à tour déchirée de jalousie, d'amour et de désespoir. Quarante-six lettres qui expriment en une langue d'un raffinement et d'une précision inouïs l'exaspération amoureuse, la violence de sentiments nés en définitive d'un quiproquo, car ce jeune amant par lequel cette femme sensible s'était crue trahie, allant même jusqu'à contempler l'éventualité du suicide, œuvrait en secret à la possibilité de leur union... " -- 4e de couv.