Juvenile Nonfiction
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Road to Justice
by Art Miki
Art Miki was five years old in May 1942, when the Canadian government forced him and his family to leave their home in British Columbia because they were Japanese. As part of a special law that gave the government extra power during wartime,...
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Alicia's Journey to the Past
Revisiting the Komagata Maru Incident by Parabjot Kaur Singh
Alicia, a third-generation Canadian, doesn’t know much about her Punjabi heritage. But that starts to change when she stumbles across a memorial for the Punjabi passengers who tried immigrating to Canada on the Komagata Maru ship. To her...
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Someone I Love is Dying in Hospice - What Should I Expect?
by Lucas Perri and Gregory Perri
When someone we love is seriously ill or nearing the end of their life, it can be overwhelming—especially for young people. Written by teens for teens, Someone I Love Is Dying in Hospice offers clear, compassionate guidance to help navigate the...
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Muffin
A Dog's Life by Muriel West
“No pet can wish for more than this: to be lovingly cared for while alive, and fondly remembered thereafter.” This story is an almost-true personal account of Muffin; a lovable, floppy-eared, mixed-breed dog. Born in Nova Scotia in 1980, Muffin’s...
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Finnegan the Pizza Box Dog
A True Story by Kevin Yaworski
It’s a cold snowy night when Kevin and his wife Beverley see an abandoned dog sitting on a pizza box by the side of the road close to their farm. They had no choice but to adopt this dog and hope that it would fit into farm life. The country and...
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The Girl Who Loved Adventures
New Home New Friends by Rose Bell
Step back to the 1950s with The Girl Who Loved Adventures: New Home, New Friends. This second heartfelt and nostalgic collection of short stories is inspired by the childhood of a spirited seven-year-old girl named Rose. When Rose and her family...
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Barney, The Big Brown Dog!
Barney, an orphaned dog looking to find his new family by Patrice A. LeMoine
The touching story by Patrice LeMoine beautifully shows the connection that forms between a family and a furry friend they did not expect. As Barney’s quest goes on, he gently finds his place in the world. His story shows how powerful love,...
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Pups, Hatchlings, Puggles and More!
by Ryan Hunka
“Dad, what’s it called again? A baby kangaroo?” “It’s called a joey! They stay in their momma’s pouch to keep warm and grow.” From joeys to puggles, kits to cubs, discover the names of baby animals in this playful book! Join the conversations...
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Clara's Traveling Piano
by Ann Magee
Clara loved her piano—and Piano loved her back! It was with her every single day as she practiced playing its black and white keys. When Clara is a little girl in the 1920s, she falls in love with a beautiful piano and the music they make...
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Shake the Mango Tree [French/English Edition]
by Ruth Beardsley
Born in the heart of the Congo, Rupat grew up in a large, loving family, surrounded by fertile fields and delicious, sticky mangoes. But when civil war ravaged his homeland, everything changed. Forced to flee as violence tore through his village,...
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