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By Claire Rothman. 2009
Agnes is stripped of a regular childhood when her father is accused of a horrific crime and abandons the family.…
Never considered ladylike, she is drawn to the "wrong" things, such as microscopes, anatomy, and dissection, that lead to her finding her calling as a doctor. Yet despite a rapid rise to stardom in the medical community, she soon finds herself up against the same glass ceiling faced by women in her field. Inspired by the life of Doctor Maude Abbott. Some descriptions of sex. 2009.By Sam Snake, Emerson S Coatsworth, David Coatsworth, Francis Kagige. 1979
During the 1930s, the stories told by the elders of the Rama Ojibway Band were compiled and translated into English.…
These 16 stories tell of Nanabush, one of the most powerful, and most mischievous, spirits of the Ojibway world. Grades 4-7 and older readers. 1979.By Basil Johnston. 1981
These legends, which include "Why birds go south in winter" and "The first butterflies", are an integral part of the…
spiritual and cultural heritage of the Ojibway people. For all ages.By James Houston, Anne-Marie Chapouton. 1980
La famille de Punik, l'Esquimau, meurt lentement de faim. Les caribous ne sont pas revenus à temps, il ne reste…
plus rien à manger. Punik, qui a treize ans, décide de partir à leur recherche. Années 2-4. 1980. Titre uniforme: Wolf run.By Devon Code. 2016
Situated in modern-day Montréal during a weekend in late August, two young men come together in an attempt to restore…
their friendship. From the streets of Montréal's Plateau to the mountainous hillsides of Machu Picchu and beyond, investigates themes of mortality, idealism, and transgressive art from the perspective of young adults, in a novel comprised of incidents by turns comic, erotic, tender, and harrowing. 2016.By Martyn Godfrey. 1989
As Shannon MacKenzie turns 13, she faces many problems: junior high, puberty, a home without a mother, and a father…
who does not seem interested in his family. Grades 5-8. 1989.By Norm Foster. 1984
Owen and Lee's well-laid plans for a weekend of beer-drinking and fishing are thrown out of whack when the arrival…
of two sisters, Loretta and Mary, reveals undercurrents of tension between the two brothers. Strong language. 1984.By Aisha Saeed, S. K. Ali. 2020
A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed and Morris…
finalist S. K. Ali. Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.By Amélie Dumoulin. 2019
Pour résumer Pipo, il faudrait que je vous parle d'une indomptable fille rousse, de son rat obèse qui s'appelle Sportif,…
d'un énigmatique père-espion, d'une soeur-demi avec un zoo dans son deux et demi, d'une artiste étrange qui possède une piscine à fric et une robe-maison. Il faudrait que ce soit très drôle, mais qu'il y ait aussi de la musique triste. Du piano. Qui fait penser à la pluie. Je ne sais toujours pas comment on met de la musique dans les livres, j'essaie tout le temps, mais ça marche moyen... Ouais, bon, vaudrait peut-être mieux vous raconter toute l'histoire ?By Greta Thunberg. 2019
Militante écologiste de 16 ans, G. Thunberg est rapidement devenue le symbole de la défense du climat. Elle se livre…
sur ses combats personnels, sur la naissance de sa vocation en faveur de la préservation de l'environnement ainsi que sur le soutien sans faille des membres de sa famille pour ses actions quotidiennesBy Catherine Trudeau. 2019
Non, mais quelle idée d'appeler sa fille BÉRÉNICE ! En veux-tu, des moqueries ? Bérénice la réglisse, Bérénice la saucisse...…
Je suis tannée, tannée, TANNÉE ! C'est décidé : mes parents devront changer mon prénom. Sinon, je fais la grève de TOUT ! Mais mizairnouère ! Ma mère ne se laisse pas faire : Bérénice, le moment est venu pour toi de mener l'enquête pour découvrir ce que ton prénom a d'extraordinaire... Pff ! Comment un prénom pourrait-il être extraordinaire ? Mystère et boule de nerfs !By Ruby Karp. 2017
Sixteen-year-old feminist, comedian, and journalist addresses issues every teen faces, by sharing her own experiences with humor and wit. She…
advises teens on relationships, social media, feminism, colleges, and more. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017By Sara Saedi. 2018
Television show writer and novelist recounts her teenage years in the 1990s, and reveals how she discovered that her family…
had entered the United States as undocumented immigrants. Provides a humorous account of balancing teen angst with trying to become an American citizen. For senior high and older readers. 2018By Rafael López, Sonia Sotomayor. 2019
By Allan Wolf. 2017
Four friends who were last seen with fellow student Christopher Goodman question what happened on the summer night leading up…
to the discovery of his body a few miles outside town. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017By Monica Gunning. 2014
Since she left Jamaica for America after her father died, Zettie has lived in a car with her mother while…
they both go to school and plan for a real home. For preschool-grade 2. 2004By Mikaël Lalancette. 2021
Du 19 au 21 juillet 1996, des pluies diluviennes s'abattent sur les régions du SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean, de Charlevoix, de la Haute-Mauricie…
et de la Haute-Côte-Nord. Jusqu'à 275 millimètres d'eau tombent 50 heures durant, phénomène météorologique qui ne se produit qu'une fois tous les 10 000 ansBy Etan Boritzer, Robbie Marantz. 1996
The second book in the series on character education and social values by Etan Boritzer. Explains love as an "inside…
rainbow feeling" experienced by all the different people "held together by love" in the same world. For grades 3-6By Gloria Whelan, Pascal Milelli. 2009
A young Turkoman girl spends her days hand-making rugs while wishing she could attend school. Includes author's note about exploitation…
of children in the carpet-making industry in Middle Eastern countries. For grades 4-7. 2009By Susan Campbell Bartoletti. 2015
Mary Mallon, who became known as "Typhoid Mary," was hired as a cook for a wealthy family in 1906. A…
few weeks later an outbreak of typhoid fever swept through the household. Eventually it was determined that Mallon was a healthy carrier, spreading the disease but not suffering it herself. She was arrested and quarantined against her will. This biography explores the many violations of Mallon's human and civil rights, the culture of the period, how the public and health officials responded, and the sensationalism of "yellow journalism." For grades 5-8