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Reaching More Readers
Spring 2013
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Middle-School Fiction for Reluctant Readers
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Highlights...........................................................................................................................................................1 Board Books Ages 03..................................................................................................................................2 Picturebooks Ages 410................................................................................................................................4 Formac First Novels Ages 69.................................................................................................................14 Orca Echoes Ages 79..............................................................................................................................15 Orca Young Readers Ages 811..............................................................................................................17 Orca Footprints Ages 8+............................................................................................................................19 Juvenile Nonfiction Ages 7+..................................................................................................................20 Real Justice Ages 12+................................................................................................................................24 Lorimer Deal With It Ages 912...............................................................................................................25 Lorimer Sport Stories Ages 1013..........................................................................................................27 Juvenile Fiction Ages 9+............................................................................................................................30 Teen Fiction Ages 12+...............................................................................................................................36 Lorimer Podium Sports Academy Ages 13+.........................................................................................43 Orca Currents Hi-Lo Ages 1014........................................................................................................46 Orca AudioGoReaders Hi-Lo Ages 10+.........................................................................................48 Orca Sports Hi-Lo Ages 10+................................................................................................................49 Orca Soundings Hi-Lo Ages 12+..........................................................................................................50 PathFinders Ages 1316.............................................................................................................................52 Lorimer SideStreets Ages 13+................................................................................................................53 Rapid Reads Fiction Adult..........................................................................................................................54 Polestar Planners and Calendars................................................................................................................56
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Orca Book Publishers gratefully acknowledges the support for its publishing programs provided by the following agencies: the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund and the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Book Publishing Tax Credit.
Highlights
Spring
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A big thAnk you

The highlight of 2012 was Seven (the series). The launch of these seven linked novels by bestselling authors was wildly successful. The books were reprinted within days of their release and early reviews were overwhelmingly positive. We owe this success not only to the hard work of the authors and editor Sarah Harvey, but also to all of the schools and stores who hosted events. And to all of our customers who embraced this project. Thanks to you all.
Orca publishes nonfiction titles with an environmental angle. Its been working for usand our authors. Nowhere Else on Earth by Caitlyn Vernon won two prizes last fall: the City of Victoria Bolen Books Childrens Book Prize and the Lane Anderson Award for science writing. And building on that, we are proud to announce the launch of a new series of eco-friendly nonfictionOrca Footprintswith new titles from Nikki Tate and Michelle Mulder.
Well, weve got books: A new board book from Richard Van Camp and Julie Flett and a great new baby board book bundle. Babys First Bookshelf brings three bestselling board books together in the perfect package for any little one in your life.
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We have a new series for young teens waiting in the wings. Limelights, a series about the performing arts, is coming in the fall of 2013. These short fun titles focus on characters with a passion for the performing arts, from ballet to slam poetry.
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Board Books
Perfect for all the newborns and little ones in your life!
April 2013
9781459802483 $9.95 bb 7x7 24 pages ages 03 pdf 9781459802490 Also by Richard Van Camp Little you, little wonder Little wish, gentle thunder You are mighty, you are small You are ours, after all
Little You
Richard Van Camp Illustrated by Julie Flett
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Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns 9781551436616 $9.95 bb ages 0-3
ichard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect for sharing, reading or singing to all the little people in your lifeand the new little ones on the way!
Richard Van Camp is a proud member of the Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. His novel The Lesser Blessed is now a movie with First Generation Films. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter and at www.richardvancamp.com. Julie Flett studied fine arts at Concordia University in Montreal and Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver. She received the Christie Harris Illustrated Childrens Literature Prize and was nominated for the Governor Generals Award for Childrens Literature for her book Owls See Clearly at Night (Lii Yiiboo Nayaapiwak lii Swer): A Michif Alphabet (Lalfabet di Michif). Julie is Cree-Mtis and currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Keywords: babies, family, newborns, poetry
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Board Books
Babys First Bookshelf

Lesley Wynne Pechter, Richard Van Camp, Susan Musgrave
From ABCs to lullabiesthe perfect gift for baby.

ntroduce the new arrival in your life to the exciting world of books with Babys First Bookshelf. This packaged set, wrapped in an inscription band for personalizing your gift, features three of our bestselling board books: Alligator Bear Crab by Lesley Wynne Pechter, Welcome Song for Baby by Richard Van Camp and Kiss, Tickle, Cuddle, Hug by Susan Musgrave. Keywords: babies, poetry, parenting, interaction
March 2013
9781459804470 $24.95 bb 7x7 3 x 24 pages ages 03
Baby Look
Carol McDougall and Shanda LaRamee-Jones
The perfect board book for new parents, baby programs and baby-shower gifts.
aby Look is an accordion-style book that can be unfolded to entertain your baby during tummy time. Babies love to look at baby faces, and this book is dual-sided, featuring beautiful photos of babies on each side. Younger babies will love the close-up baby faces on one side, while older babies will enjoy the words and actions on the back of the book. This is the perfect board book for new parents, baby programs and baby-shower gifts.
March 2013
Carol McDougall is a writer, editor and former librarian for the Canadian Childrens Book Centre. She received the Mayors Award for Cultural Achievement and the Progress Women of Excellence Award for her work in early literacy. She is director of the Read to Me! Nova Scotia Family Literacy program and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Shanda LaRamee-Jones is the provincial coordinator of the Read to Me! Nova Scotia Family Literacy Program. She has a passion for supporting early learning and has a masters of education in literacy. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and son. Keywords: baby activities, development
9781551099378 $8.95 bb 6.5 x 6.5 16 pages ages 03 Nimbus
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Picturebooks
Discover how Jade Rabbit came to live on the moon!
9781459801073 $19.95 hc 8.75 x 10.75 32 pages ages 48 pdf 9781459801080
April 2013
Mooncakes
Loretta Seto Illustrated by Renn Benoit
Tonight the moon shines like a polished pearl, round and fat. It glows bigger and brighter than I have ever seen. Tonight is a special night. Tonight I am allowed to stay up late. Soon there will be mooncakes to eat, sweet and chewy. They are round like the moon. They make a circle for me and Mama and Baba. They make a circle for my family. Outside we light paper lanterns. I made one all by myself using my favorite colors. The lanterns and stars light up the sky. The moon makes everything shine like silver and water.
ooncakes is the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents. As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch the night sky together, Mama and Baba tell ancient tales of a magical tree that can never be cut down, the Jade Rabbit who came to live on the moon and one brave womans journey to eternal life. With a gentle focus on the importance of family, Mooncakes is both a perfect book for parent and child to read together, and an ideal choice for schools and libraries.
Loretta Seto is a fiction and screenwriter, as well as a playwright. She has been published in Ricepaper magazine and the anthology Strike the Wok. Loretta completed her MFA in creative writing at UBC and is excited by the challenges she faces writing in different genres. Mooncakes is her first childrens book. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.lorettaseto.com. Renn Benoit is an award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Big City Bees (Greystone) which was shortlisted for the Governor Generals Literary Award in the Childrens Literature Illustration category in 2012. Renn currently works out of her home studio in St. Thomas, Ontario. Keywords: Chinese Moon Festival, family, cultural celebrations, Jade Rabbit
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Picturebooks
Can Hens Give Milk?

Joan Betty Stuchner Illustrated by Joe Weissmann
On Tovas farm, anything is possible.

ova lives with her family on a small farm in the famous town of Chelm, a mythical village populated, according to Jewish folklore, by fools. Tovas farm has hens and even a rooster, but no cow. Her mother, Rivka, wishes they could afford to buy a cow, so they could have fresh milk and butter every day. One night Tovas father has a dream about how to get milk without actually owning a cow. He asks Tova to help him find a way to get milk from their hens, and the results are hilarious. Finally, to the familys joy and the hens relief, the problem is solved by none other than the wise Rabbi of Chelm himself, with a little extra help from Tova. Joan Betty Stuchner confesses that although her family has a big backyard, they dont keep chickens, or even a goat. Joan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit www.joanbettystuchner. blogspot.com for more information. Joe Weissmann studied art at the Muse des beaux-arts de Montral and Concordia University. An award-winning illustrator, Joe works for both book and magazine publishers in Canada and the United States. He lives in rural Ontario with his wife, two dogs and three cats. Keywords: Humor, nonsense, Judaica, Chelm
March 2013
9781459804272 $9.95 pb 9x9 New in 32 pages paperback! ages 48
The Little Hill

H. E. Stewart
An environmental tale with a sense of hope in the face of destruction.
he Little Hill is the story of one small hillside that reflects the history of many other hills and landscapes. The finely detailed images encourage us to ponder anew the intricacies of nature. The story leads us to consider the changes inflicted on our natural world and their effect upon our earth and upon life itself. A page of excellent suggestions for teachers adds to the educational value of this book.
H.E. Stewart is a well-known author with a particular interest in teaching children about nature. She is also a long-time illustrator of beauty in our natural world, especially that of plant and tree life. Keywords: environment, nature, water
February 2013
9780969385288 $12.00 pb 5.5 x 8.5 32 pages Ages 510 Tudor House
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Picturebooks
The Birchy Maid

Robin McGrath Illustrated by Rochelle Baker
A fairy tale for all ages, full of humor and wisdom.
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9781771030083 $19.95 hc 8 x10 32 pages ages 510 Tuckamore
f Shakespeares Cordelia met Andy Joness Jack, the resulting offspring might be The Birchy Maid, a saucy, sensible, self-reliant heroine for the modern age. When a merchant prince sails into her life, she sets some very unusual conditions for marriage. This is a fairy tale for all ages, full of humor and wisdom.
April 2013
Robin McGrath is an author and editor. She has published over two hundred pieces in magazines such as The Beaver (now Canadas History), Inuit Art Quarterly, Parchment, TickleAce, Fiddlehead and Room of Ones Own (now Room). Robin was born in Newfoundland and lives in Labrador with her husband, provincial court judge John Joy. She is a member of The Writers Union of Canada and the Letterset Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Keywords: adventure, fairy tales, folklore
Yaffles Journey
Nancy Keating Illustrated by Nancy and Laurel Keating
A great story for children of all ages.
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9781771030076 $12.95 pb 8.5 x 8.5 32 pages ages 46 Tuckamore
May 2013
affle the seagull is fed up with the rain, drizzle and fog in his home province of Newfoundland. He dreams of flying down south to the sunshine, but saddens at the thought of leaving all that he loves behind. So one day Yaffle comes up with a surprising plan he thinks will solve his dilemma! Yaffles Journey is the hilarious tale of the seagull who wants the best of both worlds and his ambitious plan to achieve it!
A graphic artist for twenty-five years, Nancy Keating has created evocative illustrations for several Newfoundland books for adults and children. Yaffles Journey is the first book she has written. Nancy and Laurel Keating are award-winning illustrators. As a team, they have previously illustrated the popular Find Scruncheon and Touton: all around Newfoundland series. Yaffles Journey is their third collaboration. Keywords: adventure, weather, animals
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Picturebooks
Spin to Sea
Izra Fitch Illustrated by Doretta Groenendyk
Celebrate an enchanting annual event through magical illustrations and lyrical text.
very year at harvest, in a cozy cove on the south shore of Nova Scotia, families and neighbors gather by the water and send their carved pumpkins out into the bay. Spin to the Sea celebrates this enchanting annual event through magical illustrations and lyrical text. No pumpkins were harmed in the making of this book. Izra Fitch is fifteen years old and lives in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, with her parents, two brothers and their cats. This is her first book, which she created outdoors, in cafs and at the kitchen table. Doretta Groenendyk, a painter, writer and teacher, lives in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Doretta is the illustrator of the childrens book Bounce and Beans and Burn and is the author and illustrator of Snow for Christmas, Thank You for My Bed (both of which have been shortlisted for the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Illustration) and Im Writing a Story. Keywords: family, fall, pumpkins, harvest, Halloween
March 2013
9781894838856 $12.95 pb 8.75 x 8.75 24 pages ages 48 Acorn
Apples and Butterflies

Shauntay Grant Illustrated by Tamara Thibaux-Heikalo
A gorgeously illustrated ode to fall.

pples and Butterflies is a gentle, lyrical poem about a familys autumn vacation that shows Prince Edward Island in a light we dont often seethe bright blue and orange light of fall. Tamara Thibaux-Heikalos rich and wild illustrations build a narrative with the text, depicting the family beachcombing, flying kites and picking apples. Shauntay Grants award-winning poetry makes readers long to go with her and conveys the wide-open space of the island. Shauntay Grant is an award-winning writer, spoken word performer, broadcast journalist and musician. She is Halifaxs third poet laureate (20092010) and the author of The City Speaks in Drums and Up Home, which won the 2008 Atlantic Book Award for Best Atlantic Published Book. Shauntay lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Tamara Thibaux-Heikalo has drawn and painted all her life, and is the illustrator of six previous books for children, including Driftwood Dragons and The Cat from Kosovo. Keywords: poetry, autumn, island life
March 2013
9781551099354 $19.95 hc 8 x 10 32 pages ages 49 Nimbus
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Picturebooks
Lumpito and the Painter from Spain

Monica Kulling Illustrated by Dean Griffiths
9781927485002 $19.95 hc 11 x 9.5 32 pages ages 48 Pajama Press
April 2013
A true story of the determined little dachshund who stole Picassos heart.
ump the dachshund is content living with David in Italy. But he needs a vacation from Big Dog, who hounds him day and night. So when David announces that hes off to the south of France to photograph a famous painter, Lump positively scrambles at the chance to ride along. At the villa, Pablo Picasso greets them and is enchanted with the little dog he calls Lumpito. The feeling is mutual; from that moment on, the two become soul mates. Lump loves David. But how can he show his master, and Picasso, that he is home at last? Lumpito and the Painter from Spain is inspired by the true story of Picassos love affair with a dachshund named Lump that became immortalized in a number of the artists paintings and drawings.
Monica Kulling has published over thirty-five titles for children. Her books have been regularly nominated for awards, including ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award for All Aboard! Elijah McCoys Steam Engine. Dean Griffiths has illustrated more than twenty-five titles and garnered a number of awards, including the Christie Harris Illustrated Childrens Literature Prize for Maggie Cant Wait. Keywords: adoption, dogs, Picasso
A Good Trade
Alma Fullerton Illustrated by Karen Patkau
Kato cannot believe his eyes when he sees what is in the aid workers truck; how will he show his thanks for such a great gift?
9780986949593 $19.95 hc 10.5 x 9 32 pages ages 58 Pajama Press
March 2013
n a small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long barefoot trek beyond his village and along fields dotted with cattle and guarded by soldiers. As it is every day, his destination is the village well, where he will pump a days supply of water into two jerry cans before trudging home again. But this is no ordinary day. The aid workers truck arrives at the village square, and in the back is a gift so special, the little boy rushes home to look for something to repay the aid worker. Alma Fullertons spare, lilting prose tells a deceptively simple story of one day in a little boys life. But in a place ravaged by a generation of civil war and drought, a village well brings life, a gift of shoes is a cause for celebration, and a simple flower becomes an eloquent symbol of peace and gratitude.
Alma Fullertons free-verse novels for juvenile and young adult readers have earned her multiple nominations and awards, including the Governor Generals Award. Author, illustrator, designer and visual artist Karen Patkau has illustrated more than a dozen picture books for children with her distinctive art. Keywords: Uganda, poverty, gratitude
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Picturebooks
A Bear in War
Stephanie Innes and Harry Endrulat Illustrated by Brian Deines
Teddys World War I odyssey.
n 1915 Lawrence Browning Rogers enlisted in the Fifth Canadian Mounted Rifles, leaving behind his wife and two children. Over the next two years, the family exchanged hundreds of letters and sent packages, one of which contained his daughters beloved Teddy. Teddy eventually returned home, but Lieutenant Rogers did not; he was killed on the battlefield. Eighty-five years later, Lawrences granddaughter found Teddy, the letters and other war memorabilia in a briefcase. And she discovered a moving story of one familys love and sacrifice. Accompanied by family photographs and Brian Deiness poignant art, A Bear in War is more than one familys testament to a brave soldier. It is a gentle introduction to war, to Memorial Day and to the honor of those who have died serving their countries.
May 2013
Stephanie Innes is the great-granddaughter of Lawrence Browning Rogers. She is an adjunct instructor of journalism at the University of Arizona and a reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. Harry Endrulat is an author and editor who has worked in childrens publishing for many years. He is also the author of numerous books for the Max & Ruby series, which is based on the popular show on Treehouse TV. Brian Deines is a fine artist and the acclaimed illustrator of many childrens books, including Caribou Song and Dragon Fly Kites, both of which were nominated for the Governor Generals Award and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrens Literature Award. Keywords: Memorial Day, family, World War I
9781927485125 $19.95 hc 9 x 10 40 pages ages 69 Pajama Press
Our Rights
How Kids are Changing the World
Janet Wilson
Kids have the power.

his around-the-world tour introduces readers to children who have taken on the role of social activist, fighting for human rights and social justice in countries as diverse as Yemen and Congo, Canada and the United States. Ten children receive main profiles, and over a dozen others are featured in smaller sidebars. Anita Khushwaha fought against gender and class bias in her community in India. Emman Bagual founded Mind Your Rights to fight child labor in the Philippines. Zach Bonner walked 1,000 miles to raise awareness about homeless children in the United States. A diverse range of other issues is covered, including aboriginal rights, human trafficking and child soldiers, and the full United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child can be found alongside tips for how kids everywhere can make a difference. Janet Wilson wrote the books Our Earth: How Kids are Saving the Planet and One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists. A great admirer of young people, she wrote the book Shannen and the Dream for a School after being inspired by the activist work of Shannen Koostachin in the Native community of Attawapiskat. Keywords: activism, human rights, social justice
April 2013
9781926920955 $18.95 hc 8.5 x 8.5 32 pages ages 610 Second Story
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Picturebooks
Sebastian Sasquatch
Sylvia Olsen Illustrated by Kasia Charko
Puddle Valley has everything a young sasquatch needsexcept another sasquatch to play with.
very special human want to with sasquatches O nlySebastian Sasquatchchildrenhis homeplayPuddle Valley. It has everything a young sasquatch loves in
9781550391978 $9.95 pb 7 x 8.5 32 pages ages 3-8 Sono Nis
March 2013
needs: trees to swing from, a creek to fish in, meadows for running and jumping. Well, almost everything. In all of Puddle Valley, there isnt another sasquatch child for Sebastian to play with. There is the Puddle Valley Campground and Adventure Park, though. Its full of children. They come with their families and spend the summer running, jumping, swimming and swinging. But not one of them even notices Sebastian, much less wants to play with him. Why? Bringing Sylvia Olsens characteristic direct, engaging language together with Kasia Charkos warm, lively art, this is a lighthearted tale about the simple yet mysterious qualities it takes to be a friend. Since childhood, Sylvia Olsen has loved to tell and listen to storiesit wasnt until she had told this story about Sebastian to many schoolchildren that she decided to write it down. Originally from England, where she had an illustrious career in advertising and fashion illustration, Kasia Charko now lives in Alton, Ontario, where illustrating childrens books is her favorite work. Keywords: sasquatch, friendship
Ribbons Way
Sarah E. Turner
Everyone is in for a surprisethis monkey is determined to do things her own wayRibbons way.
9781550392005 $9.95 pb 9 x 7.5 40 pages ages 38 Sono Nis
March 2013
hen baby Ribbon arrives, visitors to Japans Awaji Island Monkey Center wonder how she is going to manage with no hands and with small, twisted feet. How will she hold on to her mother? How will she walk? How will she climb in the trees? How will she interact with the other monkeys? And how will she someday look after her own baby? But everyone is in for a surprise. This monkey is determined to do things her own wayRibbons way. This story is not just about disabilities and the inspiring ways individuals meet those challenges. It is also, fundamentally, a story about being different and about rising above the limitations of others expectations. As with her first book, The Littlest Monkey, primatologist Sarah Turners heartwarming story is abundantly illustrated with her superb photographs. The back of the book also features facts about Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) and about Ribbon and the disabilities present in this unique primate population. A delightful addition is a find the critter collage of animals and insects from Ribbons forest world. Growing up, Sarah E. Turner developed a curiosity about and respect for wild creatures and places, and a love of stories and photography. Sarah first visited the Awaji Island Monkey Center in Japan as an undergraduate student in 1999 and has returned many times since to conduct behavioral field research on Japanese macaques. Keywords: monkeys, disability
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The new fleeces have arrived, and Yetsa will help Grandma turn them into spinning wool for making Cowichan sweaters.
New in paperback!
Yetsas Sweater
Sylvia Olsen Illustrated by Joan Larson
What are you knitting into this sweater, Grandma? Yetsa asks. Grandma smiles. Flowers. Fish and waves. Woolly clouds, and blackberries. n a fresh spring day, young Yetsa, her mother and her grandmother gather to prepare the sheep fleeces piled in Grandmas yard. As they clean, wash and dry the fleece, laughter and hard work connect the three generations. Through Yetsas sensual experience of each task, the reader joins this family in an old but vibrant tradition: the creation of Cowichan sweaters. Each sweater is unique, and its design tells a story. In Yetsas Sweater, that story is one of love, welcome and pride in a job well done. Sylvia Olsen married a Coast Salish man and immediately was struck by the ingenuity of the Coast Salish women in their production of Cowichan sweaters. The sweaters became a lifelong passion of Sylvias, and she learned to make them, right from sheep to finished product. Joan Larson has worked as a full-time professional artist for more than twenty years, specializing in equine art. Keywords: Cowichan sweaters, family
March 2013
9781550392029 $9.95 pb 8 x 10 40 pages ages 410 Sono Nis
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Picturebooks
Night Sky Wheel Ride

Sheree Fitch Illustrated by Yayo
Sheree Fitchs brilliant poetry and Yayos vivid artwork light up the night sky in this wonderful picture book for kids young and old!
February 2013
9781896580678 $16.95 hc 8 x 10 32 pages ages 47 Tradewind
oet Sheree Fitch and artist Yayo take readers young and old on a spectacular ride through the imagination. We fly past illustrations displaying a kalaidoscope of colors. Magical and fun fair creatures appear and disappear in a jungle of cotton-candy trees.
Sheree Fitch is an educator, literary activist and award-winning author of poetry, picture books, nonfiction, plays and novels for all ages. She lives in Nova Scotia. Yayo is the author and illustrator of many childrens books, including Sheree Fitchs If I Had a Million Onions for Tradewind Books. He lives in Quebec. Keywords: siblings, fairground, imagination This is a glorious book that celebrates both literal and imaginative flight. Fitchs evocative lines are magnified by Yayos exuberant illustrations. Quill and Quire starred review Night Sky Wheel Ride is a brilliant book...From beginning to end the book is a feast of colour. Highly recommended for school and public libraries. Resource Links
Rainbow Shoes
Tiffany Stone Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki
A colorful book of silly poetry to inspire young readers.
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February 2013
9781896580852 $14.95 hc 8x8 32 pages ages 37 Tradewind
oet Tiffany Stone and artist Stefan Czernecki imagine a silly world filled with colors of every hue. Youll find purple pants, blue hair, orange socks, pink pajamas and robots with red rubber boots.
Tiffany Stone is a childrens poet from Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She has published two collections of rhyming verse with Tradewind Books, Floyd the Flamingo and his flock of friends and Baad Animals. Stefan Czernecki is an illustrator and author. He has published more than thirty books for children, including many with Tradewind Books. Stefan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Keywords: color, clothing, mood
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I Spy a Bunny
Judy Dudar Illustrated by Richard Rudnicki
Mandy and her aunt are playing I spy, but Mandy cant see the white-nosed bunny that Aunt Carla spies!
andy and her aunt are spending the day at White Point Beach. They are playing I spy, but Mandy cant see the white-nosed bunny that Aunt Carla spies! On each page, Mandy sees another beautiful part of White Point. There are surfers out in the water and families playing on the beach. There are big rocks to climb and colorful chairs to relax in. Mandy spies white in the waves, in the sand, in the lighthouse and even in a white-capped chickadeeand just before she snuggles into Aunt Carla for a nap, she finally sees the little black bunny with a white nose. This is a wonderful book to read aloud to young children and for early readers to read themselves, especially those who are learning their colors and who love bunny rabbits!
March 2013
9781551099422 $12.95 pb 9x9 32 pages ages 39 Nimbus
Judy Dudar is a retired teacher who lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her happy places are on the road, in her kitchen and at her writing desk. She is fortunate that a black bunny with a white nose became her muse. Richard Rudnicki is the award-winning illustrator of several books for children, including Gus the Tortoise Takes a Walk, Gracie the Public Gardens Duck and A Christmas Dollhouse, which he also wrote. Keywords: seaside, ocean, beaches, rabbits, bunnies
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My Goat Gertrude
Starr Dobson Illustrated by Dayle Dodwell
Gertrude Allawishes, the mischievous goat, is known for eating everything and anything.
tarr Dobson is a little girl living in a big, rambling house in the country with her family and lots of petsincluding a mischievous goat, Gertrude Allawishes, who is known for eating anything and everything. One day Starrs cousin Leanne comes to visit, and shes brought one chocolate bar that she doesnt want to share with Starr. Before either Starr or Leanne realizes what is happening, Gertrude arrives and solves the problem! Although names have been changed to protect certain cousins (who usually share their chocolate just fine), Starrs account of Gertrude Allawishes and her bizarre tastes is absolutely true! Starr Dobson is the producer and co-host of the Maritimes most-watched news magazine, Live at 5. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and two children. They have a spoiled dog, but no goat! Dayle Dodwell has worked as a commercial artist and illustrator for over thirty years. Her work has appeared in advertisements, magazines, newspapers and educational books. My Goat Gertrude is her first childrens book. Keywords: farm animals, family
March 2013
9781551099200 $12.95 pb 8 x 10 32 pages ages 39 Nimbus
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Formac First Novels
Morgan Gets Cracking

Ted Staunton Illustrated by Bill Slavin
A new kid at school teases Aldeen, the Queen of Mean, and gets away with it.
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9781459500747 $5.95 pb 9781459500754 $14.95 hc 5 x 7.5 64 pages ages 69 Formac
organ doesnt like the new kid, Curtis, who can juggle, do karate and play guitar, and loves to brag about it. But some of the kids in his class are impressed, especially when Curtis teases Aldeen, the Queen of Meanwho isnt even mean back! Does Aldeen actually like Curtis? A game of egg toss at a neighborhood party will show how Aldeen really feels. Who do you think ends up with egg on his face?
April 2013
Ted Staunton has written numerous childrens books, including Morgans Secret and Super Move, Morgan. Bill Slavin is a celebrated artist who has illustrated more than forty books for children, including The Cat Came Back and previous Morgan books. Keywords: practical jokes, humor
Think Again, Robyn

Hazel Hutchins Illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart
Robyn stands up to a bully and makes a new friend!
obyn befriends her unpopular classmate Shelly even though they have very different interestsShelly likes dolls! But when Shellys dad wins tickets to the big hockey game, Shelly suddenly becomes the most popular girl in school. What will their classmates think if Shelly doesnt actually get to attend the game? Will Robyn lie to protect her friends newfound popularity?
Hazel Hutchins has written many books for children and has received the Writers Guild of Alberta Award for Childrens Literature. She has also been nominated for the Governor Generals and Mr. Christie awards. 9781459500778 $5.95 pb 9781459500785 $14.95 hc 5 x 7.5 64 pages ages 69 Formac
March 2013
Yvonne Cathcart has illustrated many childrens books and also paints and makes animal sculptures and puppets. Keywords: friendship, popularity
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Orca Echoes
Early chapter books

At-level fiction for ages 7 to 9 Free teachers guides online for individual titles Complete resource guide available Guided Reading selections 15 black-and-white illustrations 64 pages each
Orca Echoes Collection 9781554692613 $298.85 Price valid until July 31, 2013 collection of 43 paperbacks ages 79
Orca Echoes Resource Guide 9781554697991 $45.00 cd 9781554692408 $45.00 coil-bound
Justine McKeen, Eat Your Beets

Sigmund Brouwer Illustrated by Dave Whamond
For Justine, a dumpster of garbage = gasoline, electricity, water, greenhouse gases and money.
eet Justine McKeen, the Queen of Green. She talks a little too much, bosses a little too much and tells the truth, just not all at once. Shes trying to save the planet, one person at a time, and when she decides to get something done, its a lot of fun. In Justine McKeen, Eat Your Beets, the fourth book in the Justine McKeen series, Justine has another brilliant idea to help the planet. When she learns a stray cat and her kittens are living off the food in their school dumpster, Justine sets out to reduce waste and help save animals in need. Her friends are supportive, but convincing grumpy Mr. Raymond, the cafeterias manager, to help them put Justines plan in action is another matter altogether.
Sigmund Brouwer is the bestselling author of many books for children and young adults, including the Orca Echoes Howling Timberwolves series. Sigmund loves visiting schools and talking to children about reading and writing. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta, and Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.rockandroll-literacy.com. Keywords: humor, activism, animal shelters, environmental projects
9781554699339 $6.95 pb 5.25 x 7.625 64 pages ages 79 rl 3.0 pdf 9781554699346 epub 9781459804449
May 2013
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Orca Echoes
The Great Garage Sale

Marilyn Helmer Illustrated by Mike Deas
DJ is back in action!
ith the help of his wild imagination and enthusiasm, DJ, the hero of Adventures at Camp Lotso-Fun, deals with one disaster after anotherSuper Stackers, weeding his moms garden, facing Tiger the Terrible and a misspelled sign. But when DJ mistakenly sells the wrong box of jewelry to his new friend Sam at his grandmas garage sale, those disasters seem minor. Riding his beloved skateboard, Speedwell, DJ sets out to search for Sam, which is a challenge in itself. When he finally finds Sam, DJ is not prepared for the enormous sacrifice he will have to make to get the jewelry box back.
May 2013
9781459800601 $6.95 pb 5.25 x 7.625 64 pages ages 79 pdf 9781459800618 epub 9781459804456
Marilyn Helmer was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and now lives with her husband near Belwood, Ontario. She is the author of many childrens books, including picturebooks, early readers, novels, riddle books and retold tales. The Great Garage Sale is Marilyns fifth book with Orca and her fourth in the Orca Echoes series. For more information, visit www.marilynhelmer.com. Keywords: friendship, responsibility, skateboarding, problem solving, imagination, humor
Thunder Creek Ranch

Sonya Spreen Bates Illustrated by Kasia Charko
Jake and Tommy are about to learn why their grandparents farm is called Thunder Creek Ranch.
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9781459801127 $6.95 pb 5.25 x 7.625 64 pages ages 79 pdf 9781459801134 epub 9781459804463
n their fourth adventure together, Jake and his younger brother, Tommy, visit their grandparents farm, Thunder Creek Ranch. When Jake spots a kid on the neighbors farm, he goes over to investigate and meets Cory McNash, a city kid. Cory thinks hes tough and likes to brag. He offers Jake a ride on a quad bike, and Jake cant resist. When Cory leaves a gate open and a young calf chases Tommy over the creek and into the woods, Jake and Cory follow on the quad. Theres a storm coming, and they soon discover why the trickle of water in the creekbed is called Thunder Creek. The boys are stranded, and the tiny creek in now a raging torrent too dangerous to cross.
Sonya Spreen Bates is a Canadian writer living in South Australia. Always an avid reader, she was inspired to write childrens fiction by her two daughters and their love of the stories she told them. Sonyas stories have been published in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Thunder Creek Ranch is the fourth book about Jake and Tommy in the Orca Echoes series. Keywords: friendship, courage, ranch life
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Orca Young Readers
for ages 8 to 11
At-level fiction for ages 8 to 11 Themes include multiculturalism, family dynamics, sports and adventure Free teachers guides online for individual titles Complete resource guide available Guided Reading selections
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Available 9781554693870 $214.65 Price valid until July 31, 2013 Collection of 27 paperbacks ages 811
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Mollys Promise
Sylvia Olsen
Some promises are hard to keep.

hen Molly learns a talent competition is coming to town, her friend Murphy (A Different Game, Murphy and Mousetrap) becomes her manager. Molly is certain she is a good singer she has been singing in her head for as long as she can remember. She doesnt sing out loud because, years ago, Molly vowed that her mom would be the first one to hear her sing. The only problem is, Mollys mom left when Molly was a baby. With the talent competition only weeks away, she has to decide whether to break her promise to herself or wait for her mothers uncertain return before singing for anyone else. Sylvia Olsen is a writer, storyteller and public speaker living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. She is the author of several picturebooks and a number of first readers and novels for young adults. She has also written one nonfiction book for adultsso far. Sylvia loves lifeit inspires her to make up wonderful, chaotic, difficult and interesting stories. Her other career is in housing, and her passion is to make sure everyone has a healthy place to live. For more information, visit www.sylviaolsen.ca. Keywords: singing, competition, friendship, family, absent parent
9781459802773 $7.95 pb 5 x 7.5 136 pages ages 811 pdf 9781459802780 epub 9781459802797
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New Nonfiction Series for Young Readers

Small steps toward big changes.
Kids today inhabit a world full of complexand often mystifyingenvironmental issues. The Footprints series aims to help kids answer their questions about the state of the natural world with well-researched, simply-expressed information and powerful images. With topics such as food production, water, cycling and sustainable energy, these books will inspire kids to take action.
Series themes include:

food production (Spring 2013) cycling (Spring 2013) sustainable energy (Fall 2013) water (Spring 2014)
Orca Footprints
How Bicycles are Changing the World

Michelle Mulder
Pedal It!
Pedal power makes perfect sense.
edal It! celebrates the humble bicyclefrom the very first boneshakers to the sleek racing bikes of today, from handlebars to spokes to gear sprocketsand shows you why and how bikes can make the world a better place. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded cityfast! Informative but not didactic, Pedal It! encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling.
When Michelle Mulder was growing up, her favorite spot was the library, so its no surprise that she studied literature at university. After graduating, she cycled across Canada, traveled in South America and married the Argentine pen pal shed been writing to since she was fourteen. Michelle now lives in Victoria, British Columbia. She is the author of Not a Chance, Out of the Box, After Peaches and seven other books for young people. For more information, visit www.michellemulder.com Keywords: sustainability, bicycles, innovation
9781459802193 $19.95 hc 8 x 9.5 48 pages ages 8+ pdf 9781459802209 epub 9781459804265
April 2013
How Kids Help Feed the World

Nikki Tate
Down To Earth
Fun, factual and fresh off the farm.
ids all over the world help collect seeds, weed gardens, milk goats and herd ducks. From a balcony garden with pots of lettuce to a farm with hundreds of cows, kids can pitch in to bring the best and freshest products to their families tablesand to market. Loaded with accessible information about the many facets of farming, Down to Earth takes a close look at everything from what an egg carton tells you to why genetic diversity matterseven to kids.
April 2013
Born in Birmingham, England, Nikki Tate traveled many miles before eventually settling down on a tiny farm on Vancouver Island. The author of more than twenty books for young readers, Nikki cant imagine a better day than one spent reading, writing and working on the farm. For more information, visit www.nikkitate.com. Keywords: agriculture, sustainability, farm animals, birds
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Juvenile Nonfiction
Hanas Suitcase
Karen Levine
The extraordinary true story that began with an empty suitcase.
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9781896764559 $16.95 pb 7.5 x 9 112 pages ages 913 Second Story
n the spring of 2000, Fumiko Ishioka, the curator of a Holocaust education center in Tokyo, received an empty suitcase from the Auschwitz museum. From the moment she saw it, Fumiko was captivated by the writing on the outside of the suitcase, which identified its owner: Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, Waisenkind (the German word for orphan). Children visiting the center were full of questions. Who was Hana Brady? Where did she come from? What happened to her? Fueled by their curiosity, Fumiko began a year of detective work, scouring the world for clues. Writer Karen Levine follows Fumiko in her search, from present-day Japan, Europe and North America back to 1938 Czechoslovakia and the young Hana Brady, a fun-loving child with a passion for ice-skating. Together with Fumiko, we learn of Hanas loving parents and older brother, George, and discover how the familys happy life in a small town was turned upside down by the invasion of the Nazis. Full of mystery, Hanas story comes to life through the eyes of Fumiko and later Hanas brother George, who now lives in Canada. Photographs and original wartime documents enhance a journey that bridges cultures, generations and time. The introduction is by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Karen Levine is a Peabody Award-winning radio producer with CBC Radio, where she originally produced Hanas Suitcase as a radio documentary. Hanas story has taken her into classrooms and communities throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Australia and Japan. Keywords: the Holocaust, intolerance, bravery
Hanas Suitcase Anniversary Album

Karen Levine
The lives of everyone involved in this story have been changed since its publication ten years ago.
he response since Hanas Suitcase was first published ten years ago has been overwhelming. Hanas story has spread across the globe and been translated into dozens of languages, honored with numerous awards, adapted for the stage and transformed into several films. The United Nations uses it in over 100 outposts, Archbishop Desmond Tutu wrote a foreword and Michelle Obama was presented with a copy during an official visit to Prague. This new book includes the original story, plus commemorative letters from Karen Levine, Fumiko Ishioka and George Brady. Also included are letters and art from readers around the world, photographs of events and ceremonies, scenes from the play adaptation, covers from international editions, images from the documentary film and more. Karen Levine is an award-winning radio producer with CBC Radio, where she originally produced Hanas Suitcase as a radio documentary. Hanas story has changed her life and taken her into classrooms and communities throughout Canada, the US, Europe, Australia and Japan. Keywords: the Holocaust, bravery, social justice
9781926920368 $24.95 hc 8.5 x 10 176 pages ages 913 Second Story
March 2013
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Juvenile Nonfiction
Bully 101
Doretta Groenendyk
A celebrated writer/illustrator tackles this timely topic.
ully 101 is an excellent conversation starter for both parents and teachers, and for anyone who hopes for peace. The illustrations are funky. The text rhymes and twists. Geared toward readers from primary to grade seven, Bully 101 identifies ways in which bullying occurs (cyber, playground, bus), the feelings that result (for both bully and victim) and the simple notion that anyone can choose kindness instead. The book does not answer all the questions surrounding bullying, nor does it preach. Rather, it aims to begin conversations on why we bully or watch it happen, and presents the idea that we can all choose not to participate in bullying.
Doretta Groenendyk is the illustrator of the childrens book Bounce and Beans and Burn and is the author and illustrator of Snow for Christmas, Thank You for My Bed (both of which have been shortlisted for the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Illustration) and Im Writing a Story. Keywords: bullying, kindness, getting along
March 2013
9781894838849 $18.95 hc 8 x 10 24 pages ages 48 Acorn
One Step at a Time

A Vietnamese Child Finds Her Way
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
An affecting sequel to Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphans Rescue from War.
rought up in a Vietnamese orphanage and rescued from the invading North Vietnamese army, Tuyet has been adopted by a kind and loving family in Canada. But polio has left her with a weak leg, and her foot is turned inward, making walking painful and difficult. She must have a series of operations but dreads doctors and the hospital because they bring back troubling memories of helicopters, a field hospital and another operation in Vietnam. But now that she has been given a chance at a normal life, Tuyet is determined to do what it takes to finally stand on her own two feet.
February 2013
9781927485019 $17.95 hc 5.75 x 8 128 pages ages 812 Pajama Press
Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is the multi-award-winning author of more than a dozen historical picture books, chapter books and juvenile and young adult novels, including Daughter of War. She has received the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Americas, and in recognition of her outstanding achievement in the development of the culture of Ukraine, the Order of Princess Olha was bestowed upon her personally by President Victor Yushchenko. Keywords: adoption, Vietnamese refugees, polio
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Juvenile Nonfiction
Juvenile Nonfiction
Willie ORee
The story of the first black player in the NHL
Nicole Mortillaro
It doesnt matter what color he is, as long as he can play. Boston Bruins coach Milt Schmidt
illie ORee quietly made NHL history on January 18, 1958, when he became the first black player to take to the ice. In the dressing room before the game, his Boston Bruins teammates told him not to worry. If any one of the opposing teams players said anything to him, theyd have his back. There was a round of applause when ORee stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story. The color barrier in the NHL had been broken, yet it would be sixteen years before the next black player, Mike Marson, was drafted. Four decades later, the NHL pulled ORee out of retirement to honor his achievement and make him an ambassador for the NHLs Hockey is for Everyone program to encourage kids from all backgrounds to play hockey. This new book by Nicole Mortillaro traces the early life of ORee, his journey to the NHL, highlights from his hockey career and his work encouraging diversity in the NHL. Nicole Mortillaro is the author of several hockey books for children, including the Recordbooks Series titles Something to Prove and Jarome Iginla. Keywords: hockey, racism, NHL
March 2013
9781459401952 $9.95 pb 9781459401969 $16.95 hc 4.25 x 7 120 pages ages 12+ Lorimer
Its Not Just A Game

My Journey from the Streets to Professional Basketball
Eric Crookshank
An autobiography by Eric Crookshank, past captain of the Rainmen basketball team.

here I am today all started from the bottom. I want to tell the story of my journey from there to here. Refusing to become a victim of his circumstances, Eric Crookshank went from being a child counting his fathers drug money to a university graduate with a degree in business administration, from a benched teenager with dreams of conquering the basketball court to the captain of the National Basketball League of Canadas Halifax Rainmen. Eric Crookshank has become a role model to a new generation of basketball players, both on and off the court. In this powerful story, Crookshank invites us to experience the highs and lows of his life so far, as he overcomes adversity and grows into a leader. Eric Crookshank has played in a variety of different basketball leagues, including the San Francisco Pro-Am League, the NCAA, ABA, PBL and National Basketball League of Canada as a member of the Halifax Rainmen, for whom he was team captain from 2007 to 2012. Keywords: basketball, sports, overcoming adversity
March 2013
9781551099590 $11.95 pb 7.5 x 5 112 pages ages 9+ Nimbus
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Juvenile Nonfiction
Courageous Women Rebels

Joy Crysdale
Women who rocked the world for equality.

his collection of biographies features ten women reformers from around the world who have made a difference in the realms of politics, social equality, disability and womens rights. Included are abolitionist Sojourner Truth, South Africas anti-apartheid activist Ruth First and Americas feminist leader Gloria Steinem. Also included are Michelle Douglas, a campaigner for lesbian and gay rights, and Temple Grandin, advocate for the rights of animals and a woman who has revolutionized the way the world looks at people with autism. The collection is rounded out with the stories of Frances Olympe de Gouges, Indias Sarojini Naidu, the United States Joan Baez, and Canadas Leilani Muir and Shannen Koostachin. Joy Crysdale is an educator, award-winning journalist and the author of Fearless Female Journalists. She is a professor of journalism in Toronto, Ontario. Keywords: activists, feminists, social justice
April 2013
9781926920993 $10.95 pb 6x9 128 pages ages 913 Second Story
What is the Pink Triangle?

Ken Setterington
A time when gay rights were nonexistent, and your sexuality could be your death sentence.
efore the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. Activists such as Thomas Mann and Albert Einstein campaigned openly for the rights of gay men and women and tried to repeal the law against homosexuality. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power; existence for gay people became fear-filled. Raids, arrests, prison sentences and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews and any other groups the Nazis wanted to suppress. The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that would continue for many years after the war. A mix of historical research, first-person accounts and individual stories brings this time to life for young readers. Stories of bravery in the face of inhuman cruelty, friendship found in the depths of despair in the camps and the perseverance of the human spirit will educate and inspire.
April 2013
Ken Setterington is a retired librarian, a storyteller, a childrens-book reviewer and author of the picture book Mom and Mum are Getting Married! He lives with his partner in Toronto. Keywords: the Holocaust, intolerance, homophobia
9781926920962 $15.95 pb 6.5 x 8 196 pages ages 13+ Second Story
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Real Justice
Real Justice: Guilty of Being Weird

The story of Guy Paul Morin
Cynthia J. Faryon
Sentenced to prison for a crime he didnt commit.

t twenty-four, Guy Paul Morin was considered a bit strange. He still lived at home, drove his parents car, kept bees in the backyard and grew flowers to encourage the hives. He played the saxophone and clarinet in three bands and loved the swing music of the 1940s. In the small town where he lived, this meant Guy Paul stood out. So when the nine-year-old girl next door went missing, the police were convinced that Morin was responsible for the little girls murder. Over the course of eight years, police manipulated witnesses and tampered with evidence to target and convict an innocent man. It took ten years and the just-developed science of DNA testing to finally clear his name. This book tells his story, showing how the justice system not only failed to help an innocent young man but also conspired to convict him. It also shows how a determined group of people dug up the evidence and forced the judicial system to give him the justice he deserved. Cynthia J. Faryon has worked as a legal assistant and teen counselor. She is the author of eleven books, including Real Justice: Sentenced to Life at SeventeenThe story of David Milgaard. Keywords: criminal law, justice, wrongful conviction
9781459400924 $12.95 pb 9781459400931 $18.95 hc 5.5 x 8.5 144 pages ages 12+ Lorimer
March 2013
Real Justice: Sentenced to Life at Seventeen

The story of David Milgaard
Cynthia J. Faryon
An innocent 17-year-old served 23 years in a federal penitentiary
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9781552774335 $12.95 pb 9781459401693 $18.95 hc 5.5 x 8.5 120 pages ages 12+ Lorimer
April 2013
avid Milgaard was a troubled kid, and he got into lots of trouble. Unfortunately, that made it easy for the police to brand him as a murderer. At seventeen, David Milgaard was arrested, jailed and convicted of the rape and murder of a young nursing assistant, Gail Miller. He was sent to adult prison for life. Throughout his twenty-three years in prison, David maintained that he was innocent and refused to admit to the crime, even though it meant he was never granted parole. Finally, through the incredible determination of his mother and new lawyers who believed in him, David was released and proven not guilty. Astonishingly, in hindsight the real murderer was obvious from the start. This is the true story of how bad decisions, tunnel vision, poor representation and outright lying and coercion by those within the justice system caused a tragic miscarriage of justice. It also shows that wrongs can be righted and amends made.
Cynthia J. Faryon has worked as a legal assistant and teen counselor. She is the author of eleven books, including Real Justice: Guilty of Being WeirdThe story of Guy Paul Morin. Keywords: criminal law, justice, wrongful conviction
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Lorimer Deal With It
Lorimer Deal With It
An accessible guide to a tough problem.
Deal With it Before Wrong Seems Right

Jabari Lindsay
ne of the best approaches to keeping kids away from gangs is to inform them about the realities of gang involvement before they are offered the choice of joining one. This book in the Deal With It series is designed to connect with all readers, whether theyre already involved with a gang, considering joining a gang or have witnessed gang activity in their neighborhood. Quizzes, comics and graphic-novel-style illustrations help make this an engaging and accessible way to approach a difficult-to-address problem. Gangs: Deal With it Before Wrong Seems Right uses real-life situations based on the authors experience as an at-risk-youth counselor to show tweens: common myths about gangs how to avoid being pushed or pulled into gang life how to get out where to go for help Jabari Lindsay has worked as a youth social worker for the past decade. His work involves managing youth-gang exit programs and strategies. Keywords: adolescence, conflict resolution, street youth
Gangs:
February 2013
9781552779170 $12.95 pb 9781552779200 $24.95 hc 8.5 x 11 32 pages ages 912 Lorimer
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For ages 11 to 14
Lorimer Sports Stories
Sports Stories
Action-packed, realistic sports
stories for reluctant readers! New editions with attractive, dynamic covers Themes that connect, from competition to racism Award-winning authors who know their sports! Reading level grades 3.04.9
Interest level ages 10 to 13 $9.95 each 5 x 7.75
Jump Ball
Adrienne Mercer
Two sisters face off on the basketball court even though theyre on the same team.
bby and Sarah are as different as two sisters can be, but they get along wellthat is, until they join the same school basketball team. Older sister Abby is bound and determined that their team will win this season. But outgoing and carefree Sarah seems to treat practices as a chance to goof off with friends, when she bothers to show up at all. As the tension on the team heats up, so does Abbys intensity, until shes not only treating her sister poorly but also her other teammatesand coach. Adrienne Mercer lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia, where she works in communications. She is also the author of the Lorimer Sports Stories novel Rebound. Keywords: basketball, sibling rivalry, competitiveness
February 2013
9781459401792 $9.95 pb 9781459401808 $16.95 hc 5 x 7.75 128 pages ages 1013 Lorimer
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Lorimer Sports Stories
Not Out
Dirk McLean
Dex is down and out till he tries cricket, the game thats best for body, brain and spirit.
ince Dexters parents death, hes been living with his aunt. Even though its been two years, Dexter is still struggling to control his anger, and so far, the best way for him to do this is through sports. Then one day he snaps and attacks the pitcher during a baseball game, and Dex suddenly finds himself off the team. His aunt gives him two options: find another sports team, or go back to trombone lessons. But no other coach seems willing to give Dexter and his now-legendary temper a chance. Dexters best friend, Atul, suggests he try out for the schools cricket squad, but Dexters not so sure. Despite his Caribbean heritage, he knows almost nothing about cricketand thinks its a wimpy sport anyway. But Dexs batting skills make him a shoo-in, and to his surprise, he even starts to enjoy himselfuntil the squad captain, jealous of Dexs natural skill, makes his life even more difficult than before. Dirk McLean has also written radio drama and stage plays. He was born in Trinidad and now lives in Toronto, Ontario. Keywords: cricket, anger, sportsmanship
April 2013
Playing Favourites
Trevor Kew
Gavins putting it all on the line to winincluding his friendships!
avin and his friends Mido and Critter are starting high school this year, which means moving from a school with a championship-winning soccer team to a school that doesnt have a team at all. With a little encouragement from his friends and granddad, a former footballer from England, Gavin musters up his courage and makes a deal with the school football coach: the soccer team can share the field while the football team practices, but Gavin must be responsible for running the team. With a newbie team made up of misfits and kids just out to have a good time, Gavin soon learns that being a good coach isnt the same as being a good player.
March 2013
Trevor Kew is a regular contributor to the soccer magazine Free Kick. He is also the author of the Lorimer Sports Stories soccer novels Breakaway, Sidelined and Trading Goals, which was shortlisted for Japans Sakura Medal. Keywords: soccer, leadership
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Juvenile Fiction
There is no shelter from some kinds of fallout.
March 2013
Record Breaker
Robin Stevenson
Also by Robin Stevenson
ts 1963, and Jacks family is still reeling from the sids death of his baby sister. Adrift in his own life, Jack is convinced that setting a world record will bring his father back to his senses and his mother back to life. But world events, including President Kennedys assassination, threaten to overshadow any record Jack tries to beatfrom sausage eating to face slapping. Nothing works, and Jack is about to give up when a new friend suggests a different approach that involves listening to, not breaking, records.
Robin Stevenson is the author of more than a dozen books for children and teens. She has always loved reading and still finds it almost impossible to walk past a library or bookstore without going inside. Robin spends most of her time writing, hanging out with her homeschooled son, and teaching creative writing to adults, teens and kids. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with her family. You can visit her online at www.robinstevenson.com. Robin loves to hear from readersand she always writes back. Keywords: JFK assassination, grief, friendship, family
Impossible Things 9781551437361 $8.95 pb ages 913
Liars and Fools 9781554692484 $9.95 pb ages 812
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Spin is a model boy, but not in a good way.
Poser
Alison Hughes
welve-year-old Luke Spin Spinelli is sick of fake-running, fake-laughing and fake-pointing. Sure, he once made the cover of Baby Show magazine, but now his secret modeling career is making him miserable. He dreams of using nonwhitening toothpaste. He cant wait to stop styling his hair. And he really wants to stop worrying that the school bully will discover he was once the face of Dribbleez Diapers. After all, Spins just a normal boy looking for a hockey game and some pizza with extra cheese. Alison Hughes has lived, worked and studied in Canada, England and Australia. She started writing when it became clear that it was much more fun and flexible than being a lawyer and didnt require her to wear nylons. She won the Writers Union of Canadas Writing for Children Competition, and her short stories have been short- and longlisted for the CBC Literary Awards. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her husband, three children, three dogs and two cats. She has never been a child model and is much more comfortable behind the camera in family pictures. Keywords: male models, hockey, independence, friendship, family
April 2013
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Juvenile Fiction
Can friendship bridge the gulf between cultures?
9781459802162 $9.95 pb 5 x 7.5 160 pages ages 912 pdf 9781459802179 epub 9781459802186 Also by Michelle Mulder
March 2013
Not a Chance
Michelle Mulder
ian has been coming to the Dominican Republic with her doctor parents for years. Now that shes thirteen, she had wanted to stay home in Canada, but instead she is helping her parents set up their clinic and looking forward to hanging out with her Dominican friend Aracely. When fourteen-year-old Aracely makes a shocking announcementshe is engaged to be marriedDian struggles to accept that Aracely has the right to choose her own destiny, even if it is very different from what Dian would choose for her. When Michelle Mulder was growing up, her favorite spot was the library, so its no surprise that she studied literature at university. After graduating, she cycled across Canada, traveled in South America and married the Argentine pen pal shed been writing to since she was fourteen. Michelle now lives in Victoria, British Columbia. She is the author of Out of the Box, After Peaches and many other books for young people. For more information, visit www.michellemulder.com.
Keywords: Dominican Republic, friendship, cultural differences, tolerance

Out of the Box 9781554693283 $9.95 pb ages 912
After Peaches 9781554691760 $7.95 pb ages 811
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Juvenile Fiction
Brovkos Amazing Journey

Larry Warwaruk
Join Brovko on a wild adventureall the way to a brand-new world!

hen his family leaves Ukraine to make a new life in the Americas, twelve-year-old Andrei is furious and upset at having to leave behind his loyal companion, Brovko the sheepdog. Brovko isnt happy either. It soon becomes clear what he has to do: find a way to follow Andrei and be reunited with him. With a little help from a mysterious hermit, Brovko embarks on his adventurous mission to find Andrei. Along the way, he rides on trains, becomes a guide dog for a kobzar, learns the ways of the big city and escapes a dogcatcher, herds bulls and even performs a daring rescue. Once across the sea, Brovko begins a long and perilous trek on foot, following his nose. When he runs into serious danger, the hermits magic isnt enough to save himbut help comes from another, unexpected direction. The traditions of Ukraine are woven into this story of incredible escapades and true grit, which will wrap young readers in its magic. Larry Warwaruk is the author of the award-nominated Andrei and the Snow Walker, the prequel to Brovkos Amazing Journey. Keywords: adventure, self-reliance, Ukrainian heritage
April 2013
9781550505542 $8.95 pb 5.5 x 8.5 240 pages ages 712 Coteau
Taking the Reins

Dayle Campbell Gaetz
Two girls. One horse. A promise.

new life overseas! What could be better? Plenty of land to farmand even gold to be found in the hills! Wellexcept that Katherines parents arent farmers. Having spent everything on their transportation from England and setting up their homestead, theyre struggling. Now Katherine has to sell her horse because keeping her is just too expensive. For Emma, the promise of gold is nothing but bad luck. Her father left her and her mother back in England to join the gold rush. Now Emmas beloved mam has died, and Emmas been forced to come after him. Even worse, he thinks hes got the solution to cheer her up. He buys her a horse! Katherine can hardly bear to give up her beloved Nugget to a girl whos clearly ungrateful for her good fortune and wont learn to ride. Emma, ashamed of a disability that means she cant ride sidesaddle, is desperate to avoid taking lessons from a stuck-up miss who obviously just wants her horse back. Can Nugget help them solve their problems together? Set against the majestic landscape of the turn-of-the-century West, this is a story of ingenuity, courage, friendshipand the love of a horse. Dayle Campbell Gaetz is the author of more than twenty novels for young readers, many of them historical adventure stories. Keywords: self-esteem, friendship, working together, horses
April 2013
9781550505528 $8.95 pb 5.5 x 8.5 240 pages ages 914 Coteau
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Juvenile Fiction
A pony called Lucky and the search for a place called Home.
9781927583012 $8.95 pb 5.25 x 7.5 128 pages ages 710 Second Story Also by Becky Citra
April 2013
The Way Home

Becky Citra
ine-year-old Tory has been bumped from foster home to foster home. Living with a foster family on a horse ranch for the summer, she falls in love with Lucky, the shaggy pony she is allowed to ride. When a nearby forest fire forces the family to evacuate, Tory is devastated when Lucky has to be left behind. The story alternates between the points of view of Lucky and Tory. Lucky flees from the fire into the wilderness, where he searches for water and faces various dangers, including a brush with wolves and a tangle with barbed wire. Eventually Lucky finds his way to Rainbow Ranch, the home of a kind couple and their foster son, Patrick, who doesnt speak. Meanwhile, Torys life seems full of problems, including worrying about Lucky, trying to control her temper and wondering where shell live next. When she finally tracks Lucky to Rainbow Ranch, she makes the difficult decision to leave him in his new home with Patrick. Torys selflessness and understanding may lead to her finding a home at Rainbow Ranch as well.
Missing 9781554693450 $9.95 pb ages 12+
Becky Citra, a former teacher, lives on a ranch in British Columbia, where she loves to ride horses. She brings her knowledge of the outdoors into her books, often writing about ranch life and the wilderness. Keywords: home, horses, adoption
After the Fire 9781554692460 $9.95 pb ages 12+
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Juvenile Fiction
Under the Wire

Julie White
Can Reid prove hes got what it takes?
heyre our horses and I should be on them! When Reid Widmarks jockey mother takes a fall, their barn and the horses they train become Reids responsibility. Hes fine with it: he was practically born on a horse, and hes always been his mothers right-hand man. Hell hold the fort until she returns, and then hell be back on track toward his own future as a jockey. Or so he thinks. Bit by bit, his life starts changing. People he thought were friends start taking over. His leg up on Carmina, the best horse in his mothers barn and his chance at the big stakes, is taken away. And when his mother comes back, she drops a bombshell: shes getting out of the jockey business and wants Reid to get out too. Reids steaming mad and ready to take off when his new friend Ella steps in. She helps him see reasonthen spots a big chance that may give Reid everything hes dreamed of. Can he prove to everyonehis mother, their friends and this unknown horse and her ownersthat Reid Widmarks got what it takes to get in first under the wire?
March 2013
Julie White lives on a horse farm with her husband, Robert, a former jockey, where they raise thoroughbreds for racing and jumping. She rides every day and competes in jumping classes at horse shows, often against her two grown daughters. Shes a Pony Club examiner, riding instructor and course designer. Keywords: horses, family, horse racing
9781550391985 $9.95 pb 5.25 x 7.75 184 pages ages 1016 Sono Nis
Riding Through Fire

Julie White
Whites intimate familiarity with the world of horses brings a vivid realism to her engaging, exciting stories.
s they stared, the smoke clouds began to glow, ruby and vermilion tongues of flame flickering in their bellies. In the short time theyd been down in the gully, the fire had staked its claim on the mountain. Faye Marsh is out show jumping for Lawrence Devries, and twelve-year-old Kirstys still working for Lucy at the ranch. She doesnt mind, reallyshe and her pony Lancelot would be nowhere without Lucy. So when Kirstys asked to help with a cattle roundup, she agrees, even though shes nervous. This kind of riding is completely new to her. Can Lancelot handle it? Can Kirsty? Its just bad luck that her roundup partner is fourteen-year-old Jesse, who treats her like an idiot. Jesse has had every advantage Kirsty can imagine, including a family ranch with horseback riding every summer. Why does he have such an attitude problem? Doesnt he realize that Lancelot and Kirsty are new at this? Soon shes steaming madand Jesse has disappeared. When she finds him, its too late: a forest fire is bearing down on them. Their lives in peril, Kirsty and Jesse have to cooperateand trust the horse sense of the amazing Lancelotto ride through the fire and out to safety. Julie White lives on a horse farm with her husband, Robert, a former jockey, where they raise thoroughbreds for racing and jumping. She rides every day and competes in jumping classes at horse shows, often against her two grown daughters. Shes a Pony Club examiner, riding instructor and course designer. Keywords: horses, friendship, show jumping
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9781550391992 $9.95 pb 5.25 x 7.75 156 pages ages 812 Sono Nis
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Teen Fiction
If music be the food of love, Allegra will never go hungry.
9781459801974 $12.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 280 pages ages 12+ pdf 9781459801981 epub 9781459801998 Also by Shelley Hrdlitschka
April 2013
Allegra
Shelley Hrdlitschka
llegra thinks being at a performing-arts high school will change her life and make her a better dancer. But high school is still high school, complete with cliques, competition and cruelty. Allegras refuge comes in the form of a class she doesnt want to takemusic theory, taught by a very young, very attractive male teacher. Soon all Allegra can think about is music compositionand Mr. Rochelli. But has she misunderstood his attention, or is he really her soul mate? Shelley Hrdlitschka discovered her love for childrens literature while she was a teacher. This gave her the idea to try writing her own books, and she is now the author of nine novels for teens, all published by Orca Book Publishers. Shelley lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia. When shes not writing, she can be found hiking, snowshoeing, practicing yoga, Zumba dancing or volunteering at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. For more information, visit members.shaw.ca/shelley.hrdlitschka. Keywords: music, dance, ambition, friendship, student/teacher relationships
Sister Wife 9781551439273 $12.95 pb ages 12+
Gotcha! 9781551437378 $12.95 pb ages 12+
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Teen Fiction
Does the truth always set you free?
Whatever Doesnt Kill You

Elizabeth Wennick
April 2013
enna Cooper was only a few days old when her father was murdered and her family was shattered. Now fifteen, she daydreams of a picture-perfect sitcom family as she struggles with the gritty realities of her life. When Jenna finds out that Travis Bingham, the man who shot her father, has been released from prison, she becomes obsessed with tracking him down and confronting him. But her search reveals that there may be more to her fathers murder than she has been led to believeand will her relationships with her family and friends survive her obsession?
9781459800830 $12.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 208 pages ages 12+ pdf 9781459800847 epub 9781459800854
Elizabeth Wennick grew up in Germany and Burlington, Ontario, and spent a number of years on Canadas east coast before moving back to Ontario. She has written two novels, a weekly newspaper humor column and many short plays, and she has co-written two musicals. Elizabeth currently lives in Brantford, Ontario, with her husband, two sons, two cats, a dog and varying degrees of chaos. Keywords: murder, family, truth, justice
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Teen Fiction
Some kids got Disney. I got Hitler.
9781459801097 $12.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 240 pages ages 12+ pdf 9781459801103 epub 9781459801110 Also by Leanne Lieberman
April 2013
Lauren Yanofsky Hates the Holocaust

Leanne Lieberman
auren Yanofsky doesnt want to be Jewish anymore. Her father, a noted Holocaust historian, keeps giving her Holocaust memoirs to read, and her mother doesnt understand why Lauren hates the idea of Jewish youth camps and family vacations to Holocaust memorials. But when Lauren sees some of her friendsincluding Jesse, a cute boy she likesplaying Nazi war games, she is faced with a terrible choice: betray her friends or betray her heritage. Told with engaging humor, Lauren Yanofsky Hates the Holocaust isnt simply about making tough moral choices. Its about a smart, funny, passionate girl caught up in the turmoil of bad-hair days, family friction, changing friendships, loveand, yes, the Holocaust.
Leanne Lieberman is the author of two other novels for young adults, Gravity and The Book of Trees. She lives in Kingston, Ontario, with her husband and two sons. For more information, visit www.leannelieberman.com.
Gravity 9781554690497 $12.95 pb ages 12+
Keywords: faith, rebellion, the Holocaust, basketball, love
The Book of Trees 9781554692651 $12.95 pb ages 12+
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Teen Fiction
You dont know what youve got till its goneespecially when it comes to hair.
The New Normal

Ashley Little
amar Robinson knows a lot about lossmore than any teenager should. Her younger sisters are dead, her parents are adrift in a sea of grief, and now Tamar is losing her hair. Nevertheless, she navigates her rocky life as best she can, not always with grace, but with her own brand of twisted humor. She joins the chess club with her friend Roy, earns a part in the school production of The Wizard of Oz, buys an awesome wig, lands a crappy job, gets invited to the prom (by three different guys!) and helps her parents re-enter the land of the living. What Tamar lacks in tact (and hair), she makes up for in sheer tenacity. Ashley Little attended high school in Calgary, Alberta. She has worked at a pie shop, a fast-food chicken restaurant and a convenience store/gas station. She completed a bfa in creative writing at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. Ashley teaches yoga and writes fiction in Albertas badlands. The New Normal is her first novel for teens. For more information, visit www.ashleylittle.com. Keywords: alopecia, tragedy, grief, recovery, first love
March 2013
9781459800748 $12.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 232 pages ages 12+ pdf 9781459800755 epub 9781459800762
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Teen Fiction
Time Flies When Youre Chasing Spies

Allison Maher
A high-tech and action-packed spy mystery.

ndrews mother, Marion, works for Epsom Electronics, a security company that makes hightech spy gear to keep world leaders safe. When she goes missing on the eve of a G8 summit in Halifax, Andrew and his father work desperately to find her. Luckily, Andrew and his best friend, both thirteen, are no strangers to danger, and they follow Andrews instinctswhich run directly counter to the instructions his father gave him. When the two friends are nearly caught in a huge explosion at Citadel Hill, Andrew realizes his mother could be in even deeper trouble than he thought. Enlisting help from a credulous news reporter, the boys chase clues all over the city, narrowly avoiding serious harm on many occasions. Finally, they uncover a top-secret assassination plotbut are they just in time, or just a little too late? Allison Maher is a former manager of a company that invents spy gear. She now resides on a small farm in rural Nova Scotia. Her first novel for young readers, I, The Spy, was shortlisted for the Red Cedar Award in 20082009. Keywords: spies, action, mystery, top-secret
9781551099293 $12.95 pb 7.75 x 5.25 216 pages ages 12+ Nimbus
March 2013
The Scratch on the Ming Vase

Caroline Stellings
Nancy Drew wishes she had these martial arts skills.
9781926920917 $11.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 139 pages ages 12+ Second Story
March 2013
orn in China, Nicki was left in an orphanage before being adopted by a wealthy North American family. Now sixteen, Nicki divides her time between Hawaii and Ontario. All set to train with her kung fu Grand Master, she reports to his studio only to find him stabbed and near death. As he lapses into a coma, he begs her to find a priceless Ming dynasty vase that once belonged to Pu Yi, the boy emperor. Over seven days of danger and deception, Nicki will rely on her wits, her martial-arts training and some unexpected alliesincluding Fenwick, the family butlerto uncover the criminal mastermind behind the plot to steal the vase. Along the way, she will begin to wonder about the mystery of her own past and the family she left behind in China.
Caroline Stellings is an award-winning childrens author and also the writer of The Nancy Drew Crookbook, a long-running series of articles in The Sleuth magazine. Keywords: teen detectives, martial arts, strong girls
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Ten Thousand Truths

Susan White
A moving story of losing family but finding a new one.

hirteen-year-old Rachel is bad news, or so her foster-care worker tells her. Shes been shuttled from one rotten foster family to another ever since her mother and brother died in a car accident five years ago, and shes running out of options. So when she gets caught shoplifting and is kicked out of her latest home, the only place left to send her is the last resort for kids like her: a farm in the middle of nowhere run by a disfigured recluse named Amelia Walton, who Rachel nicknames Warty because of the strange lumps covering her face and neck. Rachel settles into life at the farm, losing herself in her daily chores and Amelias endless trivia, and trying to forget her past and the secret shes holding inside. But when a letter arrives for her out of the blue, Rachel soon realizes that you cant hide from your pastor your future. Susan Whites first book, The Year Mrs. Montague Cried, won the Ann Connor Brimer Award. Visit her website at www.author-susan-white.blogspot.ca. Keywords: family, acceptance
March 2013
9781894838832 $12.95 pb 5 x 7.5 162 pages ages 12+ Acorn
The Color of Silence

Liane Shaw
Only connect.
lex is seventeen years old, and she feels her life has come to an end. After being involved in an accident that killed her best friend, she doesnt see why anyone would want her around. Sentenced to community service, she is assigned to spend time with Joanie, a severely disabled girl who is trapped in a body she cant control and is seemingly unable to communicate. Alex comes to believe that maybe Joanie can be reached, and that together they can find a way to connect with the world around themAlex from her self-imposed exile, and Joanie for the first time. Joanie has been listening and watching as the world goes on around her for all of her seventeen years. But she is so full of words and thoughts and images that if she ever could figure out a way to let them loose, they would come swirling out in a torrent of syllables. She would fill every room with the colors of her dreams until the whole world became a rainbow of her making. If only she could figure out a way Liane Shaw worked in education for twenty-five years, often with students who faced academic, behavioral, physical or emotional challenges. She is the author of thinandbeautiful.com and Fostergirls. Keywords: disability, guilt, friendship
April 2013
9781926920931 $11.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 172 pages ages 12+ Second Story
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Teen Fiction
The Lewton Experiment

Rachel Sa
A thrilling and romantic page-turner for teenage fans of detective fiction.

eventeen-year-old Sherri arrives in Lewton excited to start a summer job working as a student reporter. Instead of a thriving community, she finds a creepy ghost town. Most of the local stores have been boarded up, and their now zombie-like owners are working at the new big-box superstore, Shopwells. Sherri takes it upon herself to investigate what is going on but hopes her new romance will not get in the way. Rachel Sa is a freelance writer and journalist. The Lewton Experiment is her first novel. Rachel lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her fianc and her fabulous kitty, Leia.
February 2013
9781896580975 $12.95 pb 5.5 x 8.25 144 pages ages 1215 Tradewind
Keywords: mystery, romance, dystopia Entertaining, tightly plotted, funny and terrifically creepy. Susan Juby, author of Alice, I Think This is a sly and often funny first novel that pushes the junior reporter genre into an unforgettable twilight zone. Glen Huser, author of The Runaway
When We Were Good

Suzanne Sutherland
A literary love letter to punk rock and unexpected romance.

he year 2000 isnt starting out too well for Toronto high school senior Katherine Boatman. Not only has her oldest friend ditched her for yet another boyfriend, her beloved grandmother died on New Years Eve, leaving a void of goodness in her life that Katherines not sure how to fill. While overwhelmed with sadness and self-doubt, Katherine unexpectedly finds new love, both for Torontos underground music scene and for her would-be savior: a straight-edge, loudmouthed misfit named Marie. As Katherine seeks comfort in jagged guitars, mind-reading poets and honest conversations, she struggles to figure out not only what she and Marie might mean to each other, but also what it truly means to be good. Suzanne Sutherland is a Toronto-based writer. Her short fiction has appeared in various magazines and literary journals, including Descant and Steel Bananas, and she is the co-founder of the Toronto Zine Library. When We Were Good is her first book. Keywords: lesbian, grieving, punk rock
February 2013
9781927513118 $14.95 pb 5x7 240 pages ages 14+ Sumach Press
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Lorimer Podium Sports Academy
Nathan thinks bigger muscles are just one cycle away.
One Cycle
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
f all Podium Sports Academys attackmen, Calgary native Nathan Moore stands the best chance of getting a lacrosse scholarship at a US college. But at 5 feet 10 inches and 125 pounds, Nathans told by the scouts that he has some filling out to do before he can take the hard hits. Waiting for his body to catch up to his dreams isnt an option, so Nathan takes drastic measures to build muscle faststeroids. Nathan quickly sees the effects on his body, but just as quickly the drugs start to affect him in ways he cant controlways that also have a game-changing impact on his Podium friends. Lorna Schultz Nicholson has written more than a dozen sports novels for tweens, including Rookie and Vegas Tryout in the Podium series. Keywords: lacrosse, steroids, body image Lornas books are a great read for kids and their parents. They really help teach the importance of having good values both in hockey and in life. Wayne Gretzky
March 2013
9781459401839 $9.95 pb 9781459401846 $16.95 hc 5.5 x 8.5 144 pages ages 1318 Lorimer
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Reaching Reluctant Readers
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Orca Currents
FaceSpace
Adrian Chamberlain
Make-believe cool is not quite enough.
anny McBride is not the coolest kid in school, not in his wildest dreams. And if the other kids knew he spent his Saturday nights playing Parcheesi with his mom and working on a city made of Lego, hed be even less cool. Danny wants more than anything to be popular. He creates a fictional British rocker named James and befriends him publicly online, hoping his make-believe friends cool will rub off. It works. Danny starts making friends and feeling like part of the crowd until people start wanting to meet the imaginary friend, and Dannys plan starts to unravel.
Adrian Chamberlain is a newspaper reporter in Victoria, British Columbia, and the author of Rock Star in the Orca Soundings series. Keywords: social media, honesty, internet bullying 9781459801509 $9.95 pb 9781459801516 $16.95 hc 4.25 x 7 128 pages ages 1014 rl 2.0 pdf 9781459801523 epub 9781459801530
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Vanish
Karen Spafford-Fitz
Something is not right with Lilys family.
ourteen-year-old Simone is having trouble making friends at her new school when her leadership studies class is paired with kindergarten students to mentor throughout the school year. To her surprise, Simone enjoys the Kinderbuddy Project, and she develops a special friendship with her Kinderbuddy, Lily. But as the bond between Simone and her Kinderbuddy grows, she realizes that a crisis is looming in Lilys family. Simone calls upon Aaron, the reluctant heartthrob of the class, for help, and they become key witnesses to events neither of them could have predicted. Vanish is Karen Spafford-Fitzs second middle-grade novel. When Karen is not writing in her Edmonton, Alberta, studio, she can be found training for her next half-marathon.
Keywords: parental abduction, Kinderbuddy programs, babysitting
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Orca Currents
Stolen
John Wilson
A treasure-hunting adventure.
n a visit to a seaside town in Australia, fifteen-year-old Sam meets Annabel, who works at the local museum. Annabels interest in history is infectious, and Sam soon finds himself eager to hunt for the remains of a boat called the Mahogany Shipa shipwreck sought after by many. When a storm creates an erosion hole that exposes a structure, Sam and Annabel are convinced its the fabled ship. Soon all of the museum staff are at the erosion site to check it out. But the same storm also destroys the museums power; someone knows the alarms arent working and steals the museums most treasured artifact, a large porcelain peacock worth $4 million. As Sam and Annabel search for the thief, they realize there may be a link between the fabled shipwreck and the recent theft. John Wilson is the author of numerous novels for young people, all of them with historical themes. John lives in Lantzville, British Columbia. Keywords: Australia, museums, adventure
April 2013
9781459803756 $9.95 pb 9781459803763 $16.95 hc 4.25 x 7 128 pages ages 1014 rl 4.0 pdf 9781459803770 epub 9781459803787
Caching In
Kristin Butcher
Is there cash in the final cache?

ric and Chris are avid geocachers who stumble into a very strange search for a series of geocaches. At first they are merely curious, but as the stakes rise and the challenges become more trying, the boys get truly hooked. Convinced they are indeed on the trail of treasure, they become consumed with the search, and though their quest tests their strength, intelligence, courage and even their friendship, they dont give up. Kristin Butcher is the author of numerous books for young people, including Chat Room and Cheat in the Orca Currents series. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia. Keywords: geocaching, treasure hunting, riddles
April 2013
9781459802322 $9.95 pb 9781459802339 $16.95 hc 4.25 x 7 128 pages ages 1014 rl 2.9 pdf 9781459802346 epub 9781459802353
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$49.95 Runtime: 3:00 hrs 9781459801790 Includes: Blue Moon, Breathless
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$49.95 Runtime: 3:00 hrs 9781459803367 Includes: Lockdown, Infiltration
Orca Currents GoReader Volume 4
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Orca Sports
Break Point
Kate Jaimet
A tennis rivalry. A beautiful girl. A multimillion-dollar property. A trophy rumored to be worth a fortune.
onnor Trents summer job at the Bytowne Tennis Club allows him to train at a top-notch facility, but also raises the stakes in his battle against his arch-rival, Rex Hunter. A spot in the National Junior Tournament is on the line, but after a series of fundraisers is sabotaged, Connor and his friend Maddy suspect someone wants to bankrupt the club and take over its valuable riverfront property. A fabled trophy, rumored to contain hidden cash, might solve all Connors problemsif only he can beat Rex to win it.
Kate Jaimet is an author and journalist who recently began a freelance career after many years as a daily newspaper reporter for the Ottawa Citizen. Her first book in the Orca Sports series, Slam Dunk, was chosen as a Spring 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection and was included in the Canadian Childrens Book Centres Best Books For Kids & Teens. Kate lives in Ottawa, Ontario. For more information, visit www.katejaimet.com. Keywords: tennis, courage, choices, blackmail
May 2013
9781459803527 $9.95 pb 4.25 x 7 160 pages ages 10+ rl 3.9 pdf 9781459803534 epub 9781459803541
Hurricane Heat
Steven Barwin
Can Travis keep throwing winning pitches as he searches for his only sister?
ive years ago, Travis Barkleys parents died in a car crash and he was separated from his sister, Amanda. Now sixteen, Travis receives a puzzling postcard from Amanda and heads to southern California to try and find her. With the help of new friends, Jessie and Ethan, he runs down every clue that comes his way. Traviss love of baseball is rekindled when Ethan convinces him to pitch for his baseball team, and Travis must decide whether connecting with his long-lost sister is worth jeopardizing his chance at a future in baseball.
Steven Barwin is a writer and teacher in Toronto, Ontario. Hes written for sports, action and dramatic television shows, and has developed and written interactive dvd games. His previous novels have tackled the world of team sports, bullying and burnout. Inspired by living in southern California, Hurricane Heat is his first novel in the Orca Sports series. For more information, visit www.stevenbarwin.com. Keywords: baseball, foster care, determination
May 2013
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Deadly
Sarah N. Harvey
Amy may be a sinner, but shes not a coward.

my and Eric are the perfect couple. Popular, good-looking, happy. But after they are seen quarreling at a party, Amy disappears and Eric is the number-one suspect. Amy wakes up alone in a windowless, all-white room. She has no idea how she got there, or who put her there. All she knows is that she has to get out. Eric wakes up to news of Amys disappearanceand a visit from the police. All he knows is that he didnt do it, and that he has to find Amy. As Amy tries to figure out a way to escape, she must also follow the instructions in a bizarre letter from her kidnapper. And as Eric tries to figure out where Amy is and who took her, he discovers that the past has a way of coming back and biting you in the butt. Told in alternating voicesfirst Amys, then EricsDeadly is a fast-paced story about love, hate, courage, tenacity, forgivenessand the many uses of a toilet rod. 9781459803640 $9.95 pb 9781459803657 $16.95 hc 4.25 x 7 128 pages ages 12+ rl 3.2 pdf 9781459803664 epub 9781459803671
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Sarah N. Harvey is the author of ten books for children and young adults. Some of her books have been translated into Korean, German and Slovenian, none of which she speaks or reads (although she is trying to learn Italian). Her novel The Lit Report has been optioned for a feature film. She will not be in it. Sarah lives and writes in Victoria, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.sarahnharvey.com. Keywords: sin, love, family, kidnapping, jealousy, tenacity
Night Terrors
Sean Rodman
The nightmares were bad enough, but now the terror is real.
ver since he watched his little brother drown last summer, Dylan has felt like hes losing it. He cant shake the nightmares that plague himdreams from which he wakes up screaming every night. Dylan takes a summer job at a remote wilderness hotel, hoping to leave his problems behind. But when he volunteers to help close up the resort for the winter, things only get worse. Edward, the hotel manager, seems to be out to get him. A freak snowstorm blocks the road to the resort, leaving them trapped for days. And Dylan keeps seeing a ghost that might be trying to send him a messageor maybe Dylan really is going crazy this time. Sean Rodman is the child of two anthropologists, who gave him a keen eye for observation and a bad case of wanderlust. His interest in writing for teenagers came out of working at schools around the world. In the Snowy Mountains of Australia, he taught ancient history to future Olympic athletes. Closer to home, he worked with students from over 100 countries at a non-profit international school. He currently lives and works in Victoria, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.srodman.com. Keywords: post-traumatic stress disorder, danger, survival
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Orca Soundings
Damage
Robin Stevenson
What starts as a harmless road trip becomes a desperate search for the truth.
ts an ordinary nightmare of a family trip until Theo realizes that the beautiful girl beside the hotel pool is his childhood babysitterand his first crush. Theo hasnt seen Ronnie for five years, but when she invites him to go with herand her toddler son, Zachon a road trip, he leaps at the opportunity to ditch his parents and head to Hollywood. Theyve only gone a few miles before Theo begins to regret his impulsive decision. Zach cries nonstop, and when they get pulled over by the police, Ronnie is clearly terrified. She says her ex-boyfriend is a cop and that he is looking for her. Theo wants to trust her, but he suspects she is hiding something. And when they reach Los Angeles and she disappears, leaving him to look after Zach, he needs to find out the truthand decide where his loyalties lie.
Robin Stevenson is the author of more than a dozen books for children and teens. She has always loved reading and still finds it almost impossible to walk past a library or bookstore without going inside. Robin spends most of her time writing, hanging out with her homeschooled son, and teaching creative writing to adults, teens and kids. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with her family. You can visit her online at www.robinstevenson.com. Robin loves to hear from readersand she always writes back. Keywords: family, conflict, freedom
April 2013
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Tagged
Eric Walters
Oswald takes on the city and the mayor in a fight to save the heart of the community.
he city is cracking down on graffiti and guerilla art. Between that and cutbacks to the local art gallery it seems like nothing is safe. But Oswald, masquerading as a graffiti artist known as The Wiz, is fighting backby painting elaborate murals in public places and planting art in the galleries, and then by taking on the mayor himself. As the fight escalates and the stakes become higher, Oswald gets in deeper than he meant to and needs to rely on his friends to get him out of his latest mess. Eric Walters began writing in 1993 as a way to entice his grade-five students into becoming more interested in reading and writing. At the end of the year, one student suggested that he try to have his story published. Since that first creation, Eric has published nearly seventy novels. His novels have all become bestsellers and have won more than eighty awards. Often, his stories incorporate themes that reflect his background in education and social work and his commitment to humanitarian and social-justice issues. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 70,000 students per year in schools across the country. Eric is a father of three and lives in Mississauga, Ontario, with his wife Anita and dogs Lola and Winnie. For more information, visit www.ericwalters.net. Keywords: graffiti, political protest, public art
April 2013
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PathFinders
Thunder on the Plains

Gary Robinson
A Native teen deals with the loss of his father by attending a summer survival camp.
fter two years, Danny Wind is still not over his fathers death. And when his mom marries a white man and they move to a new white bread neighborhood, Dannys life gets even worse. The school principal considers him a troublemaker and he has to avoid Willy, a bully who calls him redskin and Tonto. After he acts out and gets suspended from school, Dannys mom decides to send him to a summer survival camp for American Indian teens. Danny is sure he is in for a terrifically boring summerthere isnt even Internet access on the reservation. Instead he meets other Indian kids, learns to ride and care for horses, and develops a relationship with his grandfather, who teaches him the ways of his people. Before long, Danny decides that life on the reservation is pretty cool. But never in his craziest dreams did he expect to become involved in rescuing bison from Yellowstone National Park much less planning the adventurous mission! Gary Robinson is a writer and filmmaker of Cherokee and Choctaw descent who has spent twenty-five years working with American Indian communities to tell the stories of Native people. He lives in the central California coast region. Keywords: acting out, self-image, courage
9781939053008 $9.95 pb 4.5 x 7 122 pages rl 4.5 7th Generation
April 2013
Tribal Journey
Gary Robinson
A young Native teen is forced to deal with becoming partially paralyzed as the result of a car accident caused when both drivers were texting.
J
April 2013
9781939053015 $9.95 pb 4.5 x 7 112 pages rl 4.5 7th Generation
asons lucky to be alivebut life in a wheelchair seems too much to bear. Even when he was protecting his mom and siblings from his drunken father, or escaping from home to be with his friends, he never imagined his future in a wheelchair. When reading a text message while driving, Jason was in a car accident that left him with a paralyzed leg. Now he sees himself only as a kid who will always be paralyzed, but when he becomes part of the Raven Canoe Family and learns to pull a canoe, his outlook on life begins to change. After completing a two-week tribal canoe journey with his Duwamish tribal members, Jason is proud to be a Coast Salish Indian. From the hardships and camaraderie of the journey, he gains a new sense of courage and determination to someday swim and walk again.
Gary Robinson is a writer and filmmaker of Cherokee and Choctaw descent who has spent twenty-five years working with American Indian communities to tell the stories of Native people. He lives in the central California coast region. Keywords: canoe journey, courage, determination
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Lorimer SideStreets
Homo
Michael Harris
Its not coming out thats the problem for Will, its what happens after.
I have become Idont see whywith whotoI hump. this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do
Wills never been obvious about being gay. Not like Daniel, who takes the heatand the beatingsat Spencer High. But then Wills best friend outs him on Facebook, and his small-town life starts to spin out of control. If hes not like everyone else, and hes not like Daniel, then who is he? Michael Harris is a magazine editor and writer from Vancouver, British Columbia. This is his first novel. For more information, visit www.mjharris.ca. Keywords: homosexuality, identity, coming out
March 2013
Last Cut
Wren Handman
Caitlins letting the bright lights of the movie biz blind her good judgment.
aitlin Myerss greatest ambition is to be a star, and she can outshine anyone at her school. But then Lianne comes to town and starts to give Caitlin a run for her money, even getting top billing in the school play. So when Caitlins offered a bit role as the bikini girl in a low-budget slasher flick, she ignores the warning bells (and her parents), lies about her age and takes the part. Its not long before Caitlin finds herself out of her element, with bossy directors and experienced film crews. Her only way out is to fess up about her age, but if she does, shell have to come clean to her parents, her friends and her boyfriend about the things shes done.
Wren Handman is an author, critically acclaimed playwright and stage manager. This is her first novel. For more information, visit www.wrenhandman.com. Keywords: sexuality, performing arts, lying, movies
April 2013
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Rapid Reads
The Thirteenth Rose

Gail Bowen
There will be no satisfaction on this Valentines Day.
9781459802254 $9.95 pb 4.75 x 7.25 112 pages Adult Fiction rl 5.6
March 2013
or his Valentines night call-in show, host Charlie D plans to offer his listeners two hours on the topic of satisfaction. His in-studio guest is twenty-five-year-old Misty de Vol Burgh, formerly the highest-paid escort in the city but now happily married to eighty-three-year-old billionaire Henry Burgh. Its all good fun until Charlie receives a chilling message: Its take-out-the-garbage night. Time to kill all the hookers and wash the streets with blood. When Charlie is directed to a website that allows viewers to watch the murder of a prostitute in real time and promises that another killing will be broadcast live within the hour, the hunt is on. But The World According to Charlie D. has an audience of over a million listeners. The murderer could be anyone, anywhere. Charlie and his team have less than two hours to find and stop the killer.
The Thirteenth Rose is Gail Bowens fourth title in the Rapid Reads series, all featuring late-night radio talk-show host Charlie D. The other titles in the series are Love You to Death, One Fine Day Youre Gonna Die and The Shadow Killer. Winner of both the Arthur Ellis Best Novel Award and the Derrick Murdoch Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Crime Writers of Canada, Bowen has been recognized as one of Canadas best mystery writers. Keywords: mystery, murder, crime, talk-radio
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Him Standing
Richard Wagamese
Lucas Smokes skill as an artist could cost him his life.

hen Lucas Smoke learns the Ojibway art of carving from his grandfather, he proves to be a natural. He can literally make people come to life in wood. Then Lucass growing reputation attracts a mysterious stranger, who offers him a large advance to carve a spirit mask. This mask is to represent the master, but Lucas must find its face in his dreams. As his dreams become more and more disturbing, he feels himself changing. And the mask takes control of his life. Then a chance encounter with an old woman introduces him to the identity of the master. He is an ancient sorcerer named Him Standing, a powerful and dark wizard. The more Lucas works on the mask, the closer Him Standing comes to emerging from the dream world to walk the earth again. What follows is a race against time and the forces of evil in this supernatural thriller. 9781459801769 $9.95 pb 4.75 x 7.25 136 pages Adult Fiction rl 2.8 pdf 9781459801776 epub 9781459801783
April 2013
Richard Wagamese is one of Canadas foremost Native authors and journalists. In a career spanning thirty-two years, he has worked in newspapers, radio, television and publishing, and has won numerous awards for his work. Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Thompson Rivers University in 2010, he lives outside Kamloops, British Columbia, with his wife and Molly the Story Dog. Keywords: thriller, Native mythology, relationships
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Rapid Reads
Sunset Key
Blake Crouch
When a small-time thief tries to steal from a big-time thief, things go sideways.
etty Dobesh is coming off a bender and hasnt had a job in months when she gets a very enticing offer. John Fitch, the ultrawealthy CEO of a major energy company, has recently been convicted of securities fraud. In four days he must report to a federal prison, where he will almost certainly spend the rest of his life. Fitch wants a female companion for his last night of freedom. But Letty is no high-priced call girl, and this gig isnt about sex. The plan is to steal an original Van Gogh from Fitchs island retreat. A petty thief by trade, Letty has never had a shot at this kind of payout. Its certainly dangerous, but the money will set her up for life and allow her to regain custody of her young son. Besides, its stealing from a very bad guy. If all goes well, shell be on Easy Streetbut in Lettys life, all seldom goes well.
April 2013
Blake Crouch has published ten novels, as well as many novellas and short stories. His stories have appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Thriller 2 and other anthologies. His novels Fully Loaded, Run and Stirred have each earned spots in the top ten of the Kindle bestseller list, and much of his work has been optioned for film. He lives in Durango, Colorado. For more information, visit www.blakecrouch.com. Keywords: thriller, crime, Van Gogh, art theft
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Dirty Work
Reed Farrel Coleman
Is Gulliver Dowds missing daughter really missing? And is she really his daughter?
A little man with a huge heart and a huge chip on his shoulder, Gulliver Dowd swaggers into the crime fiction world and takes his place with the great investigators. Smart, vulnerable, wounded, heartbreakingly hopeful, I just adore his company. This is a staggering achievement. Bravo! Louise Penny
ulliver Dowd is a little person in a world of hurt. After his sister, an NYPD policewoman, is murdered, he becomes a licensed PI. Dowd is shocked to discover that his mysterious new client is Nina, his high-school girlfriend and the one true love of his life. But the real surprise is yet to come. Nina hires Gulliver to find her runaway daughter, convincing him to take the case only when she confesses that the missing girl is Dowds daughter too, the product of their high-school romance. When he takes the case, Dowd must travel from an exclusive girls academy to a Mafia dons mansion to seek the answer to his newfound daughters disappearance. But all is not what it seems. What is the real surprise awaiting Gulliver Dowd?
March 2013
Called a hard-boiled poet by NPRs Maureen Corrigan and the noir poet laureate in the Huffington Post, Reed Farrel Coleman has published fifteen novels. He is a three-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best PI Novel of the Year and a two-time Edgar Award nominee. He is an adjunct professor of English at Hofstra University and lives with his family on Long Island. For more information, visit www.reedcoleman.com. Keywords: mystery, crime, relationships, runaways
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Polestar Planners and Calendars
2014 Polestar Business Calendar

Julian Ross
reative time-management for our working lives. The Polestar Business Calendar is designed to organize all aspects of your life with its open, uncluttered format.
9781551860879 $19.95 coil-bound 8 x 10 176 pages Polestar
June 2013
Features include: Weekly page spreads with lots of room to write Unique three-part time-management system Reference pages include monthly expense pages and note and address pages Great weekly quotes Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled text paper, FSC certified.
The Business Calendar keeps me on time, on track and inspired all year long. Thanks for making such a useful and valuable product. June Bell, California Keywords: calendars, agendas
2014 Polestar Planner

Ruth Porter
personal organizer at a great price! This planner will keep you organized and on track, all in a handy portable format.
9781551860886 $12.95 coil-bound 6x9 160 pages Polestar
June 2013
Features include: Three-part open, flexible, daily format Monthly double-spread planning pages Weekly quotes Large note section 2014 and 2015 Planning Calendars Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled text paper, FSC certified.
Your calendar has everything I look for in a planner! Dividing the days into three columns is genius, and has made a big difference in helping me keep my daily to-do lists straight. Margaret Sarachan, Pennsylvania Keywords: calendars, agendas
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Polestar Planners and Calendars
The Original Student Calendar

20132014
Julian Ross
his award-winning back-to-school bestseller helps students get organized and stay organized. Developed especially for university, college and high-school students. .
Features include: 12-month budget/expense pages A unique, easy-to-use student time-management system Week-at-a-glance formatlots of room to write in each day Term timetables, monthly planners, test and essay results Space for writing phone numbers and addresses, plus a Goals, Dreams and Accomplishments page Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled text paper, FSC certified. Over 1 million copies sold!
This is the best student planner Ive ever used. I like that its small and yet includes pockets, budget section, and the three section format to organize your life. K. Alesse, California Keywords: calendars, agendas
May 2013
9781551860855 $11.95 coil-bound 6x9 168 pages Polestar
2014 Polestar Family Calendar

Ruth Porter
his award-winning calendar has proven indispensable for many thousands of busy families, helping them to organize, coordinate and simplify their lives. It provides a flexible, spacious format for recording the entire familys daily activities.
Features include: Three-part daily planning guide Ample space for To Do and To Buy lists, family profiles, items loaned and borrowed, and more Month-at-a-glance pages and yearly planning calendars Handy 43-page reference and notes section Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled text paper, FSC certified.
I have been using this calendar for 10 years now. It helps keep our family of 7 organized and where we need to be. I love it. Sandra Muir, Utah Keywords: calendars, agendas
June 2013
9781551860862 $16.95 coil-bound 8 x 10 168 pages Polestar
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Sheryl McFarlane, Illustrated by Ron Lightburn 9781459804739 pdf 9781459804746 epub

governor generals literary award illustration winner cla amelia frances howard-gibbon illustrators award winner
Waiting for the Whales
Sheryl McFarlane, Illustrated by Sheena Lott 9781459804715 pdf 9781459804722 epub

Told with lyric simplicity, this story is more than a celebration of West Coast life; it is also a reminder of the joy of childhood and the thrill of discovery. In a time when our childrens entertainment has become increasingly formal, Jessies Island reminds us of the joy of unstructured play and the pleasures to be found in the natural world around us.
Jessies Island
In this timeless story, an old man lives alone on a bluff overlooking the sea and tends his garden. One day, his daughter and her baby return home to live with the old man, bringing a renewed sense of purpose to his life. As his granddaughter grows, the old man passes on a wealth of knowledge as well as his passion for the whales. And each year they wait together for the whales to appear.
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Reaching More Readers

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Apples and Butterflies

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