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Aunt Pearl
A sensitive and bittersweet portrayal of a loving family affected by homelessness, from acclaimed creators Monica Kulling and Irene Luxbacher.
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Designing Freedom
In his 1973 CBC Massey Lectures, distinguished cyberneticist Stafford Beer ponders the possibilities of liberty in a cybernetic world.
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George's cloistered life in New York changes as the War for American Independence looms and he must struggle with what it means to be half Mohawk.
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The Tracey Fragments
A captivating look through the eyes of a girl piecing together the feelings and fragments of her quest to find a lost brother.
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Wings to Fly
In this sequel to Ticket to Curlew, Josie is glad to have a new friend arrive, someone with whom she can explore and dream about the future.
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19 Knives
Jarman's short stories employ dazzling linguistic verve and staggering metaphoric powers in every sentence.
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This book in the Groundworks Guides series shows that today a real possibility for positive change in Africa now exists.
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Two Moons in August
Martha Brooks deftly explores the worlds of mourning, family, friendship and love in this moving novel about healing and hope.
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His most recent novel, The Famished Lover, sequel to The Sojourn (named among the top Canadian novels of 2003 by the Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, Maclean's and Quill \u0026 Quire), was long-listed for the Giller Prize and the International IMPAC Dublin literary award.\nAlan's two previous children's books, The Secret Life of Owen Skye and After Sylvia, received rave reviews and award recognition. The Secret Life of Owen Skye won the Mr. Christie Book Award and the Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and was nominated for the Governor General's Award, the Ruth Schwartz Award, the Rocky Mountain Award and the Pacific Northwest Libraries Association Young Readers Choice Award. After Sylvia was nominated for the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award as well as the prestigious TD Children's Literature Award. It has also been adapted for the stage.\nAlan is past chari of the Writers in Prison Committee of PEN Canada. 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ages 8
to 11
/ grades 3
to 6
Dear Sylvia
The third in the highly praised Owen Skye series following The Secret Life of Owen Skye and After Silvia.
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ages 8
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to 6
After Sylvia
A captivating sequel to The Secret Life of Owen Skye that captures perfectly the bewilderment and joy of being a kid.
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/ grades 9
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Slavery Today
Written by leading experts, this Groundwork Guide examines modern slavery, and empowers readers to get involved in the global anti-slavery movement.
