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Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Sigrid Sugden is a Shrike, a member of one of the toughest group of girls in school. They are experts…
at blackmail, extortion and bullying their terrorized classmates. But one day, the Shrikes go too far. Sigrid realizes that their favourite victim, Prinny Murphy, is in real danger. She makes a decision that will save Prinny from danger, but will turn the Shrikes anger and bullying against their former friend who betrayed them to the authorities. For junior high and older readers. Sequel to “The present tense of Prinny Murphy”. 2013.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
A lockdown catches five grade 12 students by surprise and throws them together in the only nearby unlocked room: the…
boys' washroom. There's Alice: an introverted writer, trapped in the role of big sister to her older autistic brother, Noah; Isabelle: the popular, high-achieving, student council president, whose greatest performance is her everyday life; Hogan: an ex-football player with a troubled past and a hopeless future; Xander: that socially awkward guy hiding behind the camera, whose candid pictures of school life, especially those of Isabelle, have brought him more trouble than answers. When Isabelle gets a text that says NOT A DRILL!! Shooter in the school!, suddenly, the bathroom doesn't seem so safe anymore. Especially when they learn that one of them knows more about the shooter than they realized. For junior and senior high readers. Winner of the 2017 Red Maple Fiction Award, the 2018 Manitoba Young Readers Choice Award and the 2017 John Spray Mystery Award. 2016.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
In a government class three popular girls undergo a mock trial for their ruthless bullying of a classmate. For junior high readers. 2006.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
The lives of four middle school students are explored: Kevin, who refuses to accept the “geek” label; Stephanie, who realizes…
that Central’s school life is deteriorating and she must do something to stop that from happening; Paula, whose home life is unhappy and who seeks acceptance from other students, especially boys, only to become a bullying target for girls; and Jobbi, the new Latvian immigrant, who will be the catalyst for change at Central. Grades 4-7. 2011.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
When Libby and her friends Etta and Celio (called Celery) decide they're going to start a band and rock out,…
nothing can stand in their way - not grouchy parents, not lack of money, not even failing grades at school. But then Professor Brayne arrives to improve the school's provincial standing, which is awful, and it's the end of everything fun - no more sports, clubs, or music! Can Libby and her band come up with a plan to beat the Brayne? Grades 4-7. c2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Jasper is struggling to deal with the excessive attentions of his classmate Isabel, who just won't leave him alone. She…
even invites him over for a playdate! When Jasper complains to his parents that he's too sick to go to her house, his dad says he must have a case of "girl-itis." However, once he arrives, Jasper is thrilled to discover that Isabel has a trampoline that is just awesome fun to use. Can Jasper find some way to keep using her trampoline and yet get her to stop being in love with him? Grades 2-4. 2014.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
When his school announces new uniforms, Ian's friend Julia wants him to fight the decision, the principal is determined to…
convince him the uniforms are a good idea, and Ian wants nothing to do with it. But while doing research for a social-justice class, Ian learns that the manufacturer of the uniforms is on the top-ten list for human-rights violations. For senior high readers. c2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
It's hard enough for Eve to adjust to a new high school without the extra weight she's gained over the…
summer. Her best friend is ashamed to hang out with her, and she's become the focus of a schoolmate's cruelty. Determined not to be "that pathetic fat girl" at school, Eve struggles with a diet and forces herself to join a mentoring program. For junior high readers. 2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Everyone is getting excited about Pioneer Day in Abby's Grade Three class, except for Abby. She has been partnered up…
with Gracie, an unpopular girl who is known as a bit of a liar. Abby tries her best to extend her friendship, but Gracie continues to tell one tall tale after another, leaving Abby unable to tell when Gracie is actually telling the truth. Grades 3-6. 2012.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Grayson Sender has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: "he" is a girl on the inside,…
stuck in the wrong gender's body. The weight of this secret is crushing, but sharing it would mean facing ridicule, scorn, rejection, or worse. Despite the risks, Grayson's true self itches to break free. Will new strength from an unexpected friendship and a caring teacher's wisdom be enough to help Grayson step into the spotlight she was born to inhabit? Grades 5-8. 2014.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Rilla and her friends are meeting at the park every day to practise for Bayfield's first annual Fitness Challenge. The…
winner gets a brand new bike! But can Rilla ace all the events, included the bicycle obstacle course - and handle the playground bullies, too? Grades 3-6. 2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
After her boyfriend Nick kills himself and at least six classmates during a high-school shooting spree, sixteen-year-old Valerie - who…
was wounded in the attack - struggles to cope with her fear and guilt. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2009.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
When her school is shut down due to an asbestos problem, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia is sent to an upscale…
private school that already has a star pitcher, and to make matters worse, she has trouble making friends and finding her place. Grades 5-8. 2017.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
When Cassie comes to Vancouver from Australia for an intensive summer program at a prestigious ballet school, she finds it…
hard to fit in. A clique of girls who have been at the school a long time don't want the newcomers to get any attention. At first Cassie tries to go along to get along, but when she realizes that some of the visiting summer students are being bullied and threatened, and that she herself is being sabotaged, she finally speaks out—and finds out how far some girls will go to succeed. For junior high readers. 2013.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
On day two of high school, things are already going badly for Edie – a simple request to go to…
the washroom turns into a complete social embarrassment, and she’s also been asked to walk her cousin Merry, who has Down’s syndrome, to school every day. Then Edie ends up as director of the school musical, and with musicals being Merry’s passion, Edie’s parents insist she find a way to include her cousin in the production. Sequel to “All-season Edie”. Junior High. 2011.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Meet Erika and Gianni: One is a fifteen-year-old girl who loves to dance and sing and make people laugh. Being…
in three dance numbers in the school production of Grease is a big job, but with the help of her Best Buddy, Gianni, Erika knows she can be a star. The other is a Grade 11 boy with a secret. Like his Best Buddy, Erika, who was born with Down Syndrome, Gianni loves to sing and dance. He also knows that he was born different from the other boys in his school -- but is he that different from the cool, attractive male lead in the school play? Or is he just imagining that the sparks between them are mutual? And will the rough gang of guys at school also pick up on who he really is? For junior and senior high readers. 2016.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Eric is the new kid in seventh grade, and it’s hard to know who to hang out with - and…
who to avoid. Griffin seems cool, confident, and popular, and wants to be Eric’s friend, but something isn’t right about him. As Eric gets drawn deeper into Griffin’s dark world, he begins to see the truth about Griffin: He’s a liar, a bully, a thief. Eric wants to break away, do the right thing, but in one shocking moment, he goes from being a bystander to the bully’s next victim. For junior high readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2009.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Friendship stories, School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
16-year-old Sophie Kandinsky's world has erupted - Papa leaves home to get sober, Mama retreats into herself, her first love…
Luke is forced to get married, and even her refuge in basketball is threatened. Luckily, Sophie's adored Blondes and audacious Aunties are there to help her navigate the catastrophes and shocking secrets. Sequel to "Better than blonde" (DC31822). For senior high readers. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2010.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Award winning fiction, Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), School stories
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Forget social studies, math, and science - this is about surviving some of the real problems tween girls face in…
the sixth grade. Follows eleven-year-old Becky Lennox over the course of the school year as she figures out how to survive friendships, first crushes, embarrassing parents and annoying older brothers. Winner of the Quebec Writer's Federation Prize, 2012. Winner of the 2013 Hackmatack Award for fiction. Grades 5-8. 2011.
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), Braille (Uncontracted)
School stories
Human-transcribed braille
Four students who do not fit in at their small-town middle school decide to create a third party for the…
student council elections to represent all students who have ever been called names. Grades 5-8. 2001.