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A Bucket of Stars
By Suri Rosen. 2023
A story of two kids trying to save the world they know and heal the families they have.It’s the summer…
of 2003 and thirteen-year-old astronomer Noah Cooper has just moved to Queensport, a small town with a vast amateur sky full of stars. There he meets Tara Dhillon, a lonely girl and aspiring filmmaker. When the two team up to produce an astronomy movie and enter a film contest, they discover a secret plan to turn their rural hamlet into a huge subdivision.Noah and Tara must use their unique skills to identify the culprits who plan on paving over the historic county — and try to save the infinite beauty of the stars. As if that’s not enough to have at stake, Noah needs to win the prize money to buy a new telescope for his unemployed father — an ex-astronomer who’s almost given up on the stars, as well as life on earth.Touching on themes of activism, environmental anxiety and mental health, A Bucket of Stars will have readers cheering for Noah, a boy whose head is in the stars, and Tara, a girl who lives in a world of digital images — and their special bond that just might mend the world around them.Flipping Forward Twisting Backward
By Alma Fullerton. 2022
A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel…
in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read.The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a troublemaker—which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page.When a sympathetic principal wonders if she’s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she’s stunned. Claire has always assumed she’s dumb, so she’s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled “stupid,” she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother’s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire’s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.Butt Sandwich & Tree
By Wesley King. 2022
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wesley King comes a tender and grounded middle grade mystery about brothers,…
basketball, and a young boy on the autism spectrum.Eleven-year-old Green loves his devoted older brother, Cedar, a popular basketball star, but that doesn’t mean he wants to follow in his footsteps. He doesn’t really care about sports or making friends. Still, eventually Green caves to pressure to try out for the basketball team. He may be tall like Cedar, but he’s nowhere near as skilled. And when a confrontation with the coach spurs Green to flee the court, his flight coincides with a priceless necklace going missing—making him the number one suspect. To clear Green’s name, the two brothers team up to find the necklace, and along the way, they learn to appreciate their differences…and the things that bring them together.Birdspell
By Valerie Sherrard. 2021
Corbin Hayes has felt alone for as long as he can remember. His mom’s illness means lost jobs, constant moves,…
new schools and friendships that never get to grow. There’s a gap in his life that’s been waiting to be filled. So, when a classmate offers Corbin the talking bird she can no longer keep, he’s stoked. But when things begin to spiral out of control, Corbin can no longer get his mom – or himself – through the dark period. At his lowest moment, he’s forced to do the one thing he fears the most.The King of Jam Sandwiches
By Eric Walters. 2020
“Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone…This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended.”—School…
Library Journal, starred review Thirteen-year-old Robbie leads a double life. It's just Robbie and his dad, but no one knows that his dad isn't like most parents. Sometimes he wakes Robbie up in the middle of the night to talk about dying. Sometimes he just leaves without telling Robbie where he’s going. Once when Robbie was younger, he was gone for more than a week. Robbie was terrified of being left alone but even more scared of telling anyone in case he was put into foster care. No one can know. Until one day when Robbie has to show the tough new girl, Harmony, around school. Their first meeting ends horribly and she punches Robbie in the face. But eventually they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. Can Robbie's new friend be trusted to keep his secret?Duck Days (Slug Days Stories #3)
By Sara Leach, Rebecca Bender. 2020
The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International Book Slug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who…
has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle’s training wheels. Irma is Lauren’s best friend. Irma knows all the strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it hard to “go with the flow.” Lauren helps Irma learn English words and understand unfamiliar customs. So why does Irma suddenly want to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping neighbor Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend? As if sharing Irma weren’t bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But Lauren still uses training wheels. She just can’t face the teasing she will get when her classmates see them. She isn’t brave like Irma. She can’t go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly face this challenge? From author Sara Leach and illustrator Rebecca Bender comes an honest and warm-hearted successor to the critically acclaimed Slug Days and Penguin Days. With straightforward text and frequent black-and-white illustrations, Duck Days is an accessible chapter book for any young reader with mountains of their own to climb.Safe Harbour
By Christina Kilbourne. 2019
As crazy as her father’s plan sounds, sticking to it is easy for Harbour — until it isn’t. Fourteen-year-old Harbour…
is living in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog, a two-month supply of canned tuna, and an unconventional reading list. She’s not homeless, she tells herself. She’s merely waiting for her home — a thirty-six-foot sailboat — to arrive with her father at the helm. Why should she worry when the clouds give her signs that assure her that she’s safe and protected? When her credit card gets declined, phone contact from her father stops, and summer slips into a frosty fall, Harbour is forced to face reality and accept the help of a homeless teen named Lise to survive on the streets. Lise shows Harbour how to panhandle and navigate the shelter system while trying to unravel Harbour's mysterious past. But if Harbour tells her anything, the consequences could be catastrophic.Sara and the Search for Normal
By Wesley King. 2020
“Readers will appreciate [Sara] as good literary company even as they develop sympathy for her struggles.” —BCCB “It’s the vivid,…
insightful depiction of Sara’s internal struggles that readers will remember.” —Booklist “A must-buy.” —School Library Journal (starred review) In this prequel to the Edgar Award–winning OCDaniel, fan-favorite Sara quests for “normal” and finds something even better along the way.Sara’s Rules to be Normal 1. Stop taking your pills 19. Make a friend 137. Don’t put mayonnaise on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Sara wants one thing: to be normal. What she has instead are multiple diagnoses from Dr. Ring. Sara’s constant battle with False Alarm—what she calls panic attacks—and other episodes cause her to isolate herself. She rarely speaks, especially not at school, and so she doesn’t have any friends. But when she starts group therapy she meets someone new. Talkative and outgoing Erin doesn’t believe in “normal,” and Sara finds herself in unfamiliar territory: at the movies, at a birthday party, and with someone to tell about her crush—in short, with a friend. But there’s more to Erin than her cheerful exterior, and Sara begins to wonder if helping Erin will mean sacrificing their friendship.A Plan for Pops
By Heather Smith. 2019
Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in ?hand, like a chain of…
paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will need to use a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn and shuts himself in his room. Hearing Grandad trying to cheer up Pops inspires Lou to make a plan. Using skills learned from Grandad, and with a little help from their neighbors, Lou comes up with a plan for Pops.Bat and the waiting game (Boy called BAT. #2.)
By Elana K Arnold. 2018
When Bat's older sister Janie gets a part in the school play, and can't watch him after school, it means…
some pretty big changes. For one, someone else will have to take care of his skunk kit Thor in the afternoons. Grades 2-4. Sequel to "A boy called BAT". 2018.Au secours ! Je perds la vue !: roman (Cavales)
By Martine Bisson Rodriguez. 2018
Léo est un champion de l'équipe élite de volley-ball de l'école St-Nicolas. Mais une grande épreuve l'attend : depuis quelque…
temps, sa vision lui joue des tours. Il a de plus en plus de difficultés à voir au tableau ou à lire un livre. Ses notes baissent. Il s'éloigne de ses amis qui ne s'expliquent pas son attitude. Même les membres de sa famille ne le comprennent plus. Quand un spécialiste lui confirme qu'il est en train de perdre la vue, il refuse de l'accepter. Tout son univers s'écroule... Que deviendra-t-il ? Léo cheminera pour apprivoiser, lentement mais sûrement, sa nouvelle condition, et devenir ainsi un bon exemple de résilience, de courage et de détermination pour les autres enfants. Un livre touchant dans lequel la persévérance d'un jeune sportif, blessé par la vie, fera vivre aux lecteurs plein de rebondissements et toute une gamme d'émotions. Années 3-6. 2018.Vincent et les pommes: [la dysphasie] ((Au coeur des différences).)
By Brigitte Marleau. 2008
"Pourquoi Vincent dit "pote" à la place de "pomme" ? demande Marie à son enseignante. Vincent est dysphasique. Il a…
de la difficulté à communiquer. Si on veut qu'il comprenne bien, on fait de petites phrases en lui parlant lentement. Parfois pour l'aider on peut même lui montrer une image. Bon les amis ! Etes-vous prêts à faire l'atelier sur la pomme ?" -- 4e de couv.Flocons d'étoiles ((Roman rouge ; 47). #Vol. 47)
By Camille Bouchard. 2007
En cette froide journée, Mathilde et Louis s'inquiètent pour Pinso. Le jeune homme a l'air si triste. Est-ce à cause…
des terribles affichettes que le maire du village a placardées un peu partout? Ou est-ce pour une raison bien plus mystérieuse? La clé de l'énigme se trouve peut-être dans un tout petit flocon de neige... Une très belle histoire qui montre que l'intelligence peut prendre toutes sortes de formes! -- 4e de couv.Les mains qui parlent: [la surdité] ((Au coeur des différences).)
By Brigitte Marleau. 2009
"C'est ma première journée au terrain de jeux. Je m'approche lentement d'une amie. Comment tu t'appelles? Elle s'appelle Rosalie! dit…
une dame qui l'accompagne. Elle n'entend aucun son, ni aucun bruit dans ses oreilles. Moi, je suis Colette, son interprète. Je vais passer l'été à faire des signes avec mes mains pour que Rosalie comprenne bien. Tu aimerais devenir son amie? Oh! Oui! D'accord, alors je vais te montrer à communiquer avec les mains". -- 4e de couv.Fidélie et Annabelle: [la trisomie] ((Au coeur des différences).)
By Brigitte Marleau. 2007
"Moi c'est Fidélie et Annabelle c'est mon amie. Elle a 7 ans et a la trisomie. Quand j'étais petite, je…
pensais que la trisomie, c'était comme une maladie... Que si le docteur lui donnait des antibiotiques, eh bien ! elle ne serait plus trisomique. Ma maman me dit que çà ne se guérissait pas, mais de toute façon, moi je l'aime comme çà , Annabelle". -- 4e de couv.Julie silence
By Pierre Coran. 2009
"Dans le jardin de Julie, les oiseaux chantent mais Julie ne les entend pas. Elle n'entend pas non plus le…
ronron du chat, le chien qui aboie, les autos, les avions... Mais bientôt, Julie ne sera plus seule : elle attend l'arrivée de son nouveau voisin, Dorian. Ils ont le même âge. Julie l'imagine grand, beau, gentil... C'est sûr, il deviendra son ami ! Mais Dorian n'est pas très heureux dans sa nouvelle maison et se sent bien seul. Julie va tout faire pour lui rendre le sourire. Et quand on ne peut pas employer les mots, il faut faire preuve d'imagination... Un magnifique album de Pierre Coran, illustré par Mélanie Florian, sur la surdité et la tolérance. Une belle histoire d'amitié entre deux enfants qui vont surmonter leurs problèmes de communication pour se rencontrer et tout partager". -- 4e de couv.Ma gardienne est sourde
By Noëmie Forget, Tommy Doyle. 2008
Le secret de Max (Roman jeunesse ; #112)
By Marthe Pelletier. 2002
Une lettre pour Nakicha (Roman jeunesse ; #118)
By Marthe Pelletier. 2003
Chloé ne fait que loucher (Je suis comme ça!)
By Didier Dufresne, Agathe Hennig. 2001