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The end of the line
By Sharon E McKay. 2014
Five-year-old Beatrix looks on in horror as a soldier forces her mother off the tram. It is 1942 in Amsterdam,…
and everyone knows what happens to Jews who are taken away by the Nazis. The soldier turns his attention to Beatrix, when suddenly, the ticket-taker, Lars Gorter, blurts out that she is his niece. With his brother Hans, the tram conductor, they manage to rescue the child from the same fate as her mother. The two elderly brothers realize that they are now in charge of the little girl. They are at a loss -- after all, neither one has ever married, let alone has children. They know that harbouring a Jew could cost them their lives, but in desperation, they turn to a neighbour, Mrs. Vos, for help. Grades 3-6. Winner of the 2015-16 Hackmatack Award for fiction. Winner of the 2016 Silver Birch Express Award. 2014.The hidden agenda of Sigrid Sugden
By Jill MacLean. 2013
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.The breadwinner (Breadwinner Ser. #1)
By Deborah Ellis. 2000
A story about loyalty, survival, families and friendship, set against the backdrop of an intolerable existence in war-torn Afghanistan. Eleven-year-old…
Parvana lives in Taliban-controlled Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. Masquerading as a boy, Parvana goes to work in the streets so that her family can eat. Parvana becomes the breadwinner. Grades 5-8. 2000.Stepping stones: a refugee family's journey
By Margriet Ruurs, Nizar Ali Badr. 2016
A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Shooter
By Caroline Pignat. 2016
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.Poison ivy
By Amy Goldman Koss. 2006
Odd ball
By Arthur John Stewart. 2011
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.Libby's got the beat (Streetlights)
By Robert Rayner. 2010
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.Jasper John Dooley not in love: Not In Love (Jasper John Dooley. #3.)
By Caroline Adderson. 2014
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.Branded (Orca currents)
By Eric Walters. 2010
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.Blob (Orca currents)
By Frieda Wishinsky. 2010
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.Highway of Heroes
By Kathy Stinson. 2010
The Highway of Heroes is a stretch of the 401 Highway in Ontario where fallen soldiers, being brought home for…
burial, pass by. In 2002, ordinary citizens started standing on bridges over the road, showing their respect for the Canadians killed in wars and peacekeeping missions, a practice that has continued to this day. This is a fictional account of one family's journey along that highway, and a section describing the true story behind it. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2010.How to fix a lie
By Nancy Wilcox Richards. 2012
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.Gracefully Grayson
By Ami Polonsky. 2014
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.How to handle a bully
By Nancy Wilcox Richards. 2010
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.Hate list
By Jennifer Brown. 2009
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.Gabby Garcia's ultimate playbook (Gabby Garcia's ultimate playbook. #1.)
By Iva-Marie Palmer. 2017
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.Attitude (Orca limelights)
By Robin Stevenson. 2013
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.Encore Edie
By Annabel Lyon. 2011
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.Born with: Erika & Gianni (One-2-one book)
By Lorna Schultz Nicholson. 2016
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.