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The Dancing sun: a celebration of Canadian children
By Jan Andrews. 1981
The best fiction of Rudyard Kipling
By Rudyard Kipling. 1989
Kobzar's children: a century of stories by Ukrainians
By Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. 2006
An anthology of short historical fiction, memoirs, and poems written about the Ukrainian immigrant experience. The stories span a century…
of history from 1905 to 2004, and they contain the voices of people who lived through internment as "enemy aliens," homesteading, famine, displacement, concentration camps, and this new century's Orange Revolution. Some descriptions of violence. For senior high readers. 2006.Haunted Canada: true ghost stories (Haunted Canada Ser.)
By Pat Hancock. 2003
A collection of chilling true ghost stories, from all across Canada, to send shivers down your spine. From poltergeists who…
terrorize hunters in a remote cabin to a man who gets frightened to death in a graveyard - prepare yourself to be haunted! Grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2003.Ask me anything!: strange but true answers to 99 wacky questions
By Marg Meikle. 2004
Ever wondered what Mrs. Claus's first name is? Or where the funny bone got its name? Why is it that…
people's tattoos never come off? Read on for answers to all of these fantastic questions, along with others kids have wondered about. Companion to "You Asked for It!" (DC22035) and "Funny You Should Ask" (DC18469). Grades 4-7. 2005 Silver Birch Non-Fiction winner. Bestseller 2005. 2004.The Canadian children's treasury
By Sandra Martin, Frances Hanna. 1994
A collection of stories told, or retold, by Canadian authors. Includes everything from old-time children's favourites to science fiction, and…
authors such as L.M. Montgomery, Margaret Atwood, Sheila Burnford, Dennis Lee, and Janet Lunn. Grades 3-6. 1994.Fantastic beasts and where to find them: the original screenplay
By J. K Rowling. 2016
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when…
his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone. Inspired by the original Hogwart's textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Grades 4-7. 2016.Lettres à la jeunesse: dix poètes parlent de l'espoir (Librio. 571)
By Collectif. 2003
Dix poètes de dix pays différents (Liban, France, Italie, Israël, Portugal, etc.) adressent à la jeunesse une lettre et un…
poème sur le thème de l'espoir et sur le rôle de la poésie dans notre monde. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2003.The spirit of Canada: Canada's Story In Legends, Fiction, Poems And Songs
By Barbara Hehner. 1999
An anthology that celebrates Canada's life and times, filled with stories, songs, poems, and legends. Beginning with native creation myths,…
a cross-section of Canadian history follows, including the discovery of the New World, early settlement, and Confederation, as well as legends, humour, and multiculturalism. Highlights classic pieces, such as "In Flanders Fields" and "The Hockey Sweater", as well as hidden gems. For Grade 2 and up. 1999.The boy who harnessed the wind
By William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer, Elizabeth Zunon. 2012
When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family…
didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes. Bestseller. Grades K-3. 2012.Tesoros de mi isla: una infancia cubana
By Alma Flor Ada, Antonio Martorell, Edel Rodríguez. 2016
La popular autora de libros para niños recuerda su infancia en Cuba. Contiene tres libros: "Allá donde florecen los framboyanes"…
(1994), "Bajo las palmas reales" (1998), y "Días en la Quinta Simoni" (2015). Para grados 5-8 y lectores mayoresGod loves you: he always has, he always will
By David Jeremiah. 2012
Christian pastor and host of the radio and television program Turning Point uses scripture and anecdotes to discuss God's love,…
which he says is unlimited and unending. Explains that rules such as the Ten Commandments and the threat of punishment for sin are also aspects of that love. Bestseller. 2012Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
By William Nack. 2010
Account of Secretariat, the "horse of the century," who won the 1973 Triple Crown--the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the…
Belmont Stakes races. Describes the roles of owner Penny Chenery, trainer Lucien Laurin, jockey Ron Turcotte, and groom Eddie Sweat. Includes author's 2010 preface. Basis for motion picture. Bestseller. 1975De sacha à macha: Suivi d'un entretien avec les auteurs (Jeunesse)
By Yaël Hassan. 2018
Derrière son ordinateur, Sacha envoie des mails à des destinataires imaginaires, comme autant de bouteilles à la mer. Jusqu'au jour…
où Macha répond. Commence alors une bien étrange correspondance, pleine de tâtonnements mais aussi de confidences... Est-ce le début d'une belle amitié ? « Tu m'as fait une de ces peurs ! J'ai eu l'impression que j'allais tomber dans un gouffre. Tu es la seule personne qui m'ait tendu la main : j'ai besoin que tu me la tiennes encore un peu. Beaucoup. Longtemps. Toujours. » Troquez vos stylos contre vos claviers et embarquez pour un échange épistolaire 2.0 !Miracle on 10th Street & other Christmas writings: And Other Christmas Writings (Austin Family Ser. #No. 8)
By Madeleine L'Engle. 1998
Selections from forty years of the award-winning author's reflections on Christmas themes conveyed in stories, poems, essays, letters, and journal…
entries. Topics follow the Christmas season: Advent, Incarnation, Epiphany, Glorious Mystery, Redemption, and Celebration. The title piece recalls a past Christmas when L'Engle feared her daughter had leukemia. 1998Best shorts: favorite short stories for sharing (Best Shorts)
By Chris Raschka, Carolyn Shute. 2006
Twenty-four short stories by such well-known children's authors as Lloyd Alexander, Natalie Babbitt, and Richard Peck. Includes Washington Irving's classic…
"Rip Van Winkle," Frank Stockton's "The Lady or the Tiger," and a contemporary tale about ghosts who use cell phones. Afterword by Newbery Medal-winner Katherine Paterson. For grades 6-9. 2006Consumer advocate and author of Give Me a Break (RC 57751) continues to debunk what he says are common media…
myths. Investigates business, education, government, and other areas, pointing out deception and bad laws. Includes "fast food makes you fat" and "antidiscrimination laws stop discrimination." Bestseller. 2006Supernanny: how to get the best from your children
By Jo Frost. 2005
Host of the ABC television program "Supernanny" offers commonsense advice for dealing with the ordinary challenges and problems of raising…
young children. Topics include routines, boundaries, toilet training, social skills, bedtime, and the "naughty" corner. Bestseller. 2005The children's book of faith
By William J. Bennett, Michael Hague. 2000
A collection of poems, prayers, and stories in the Judeo-Christian tradition presented to inspire all young Americans. Contains the biblical…
story of "Daniel in the Lions' Den," "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde, and a biographical sketch of Louis Braille. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Bestseller. 2000