Juvenile Fiction
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The Fort
by Krista M Phillips
Sheep River Adventures finds 2 young brothers experiencing all the wonder of Mother Nature on the banks of the Sheep River in Southern Alberta. The boys learn about nature, animals, adventures, and even make a special friend. Included is a...
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Ida’s really big feelings
by Karen Bartlett Durack
Starting school for the first time is always both exciting and scary, especially when you have just moved into a new neighbourhood the third week of September. Ida and Momma move from the country to a small city for the first time. The challenges...
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Middle School Blues
by Elaine Armstrong
Twelve-year-old Amy has been dealing with her generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for years and had thought she had it pretty much under control thanks to her supportive family and the help of a truly wonderful therapist. Then she started middle...
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Chuck and Bobbi
Meet Peter by Tracey Walsh
Bobbi’s mom calls her the boss of the house. Bobbi loves having her mom’s attention. So, when her mom decides to foster Peter, a rescue pup from Lebanon, Bobbi is unsure whether there’s room for him in the family. She doesn’t like sharing her...
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Quest for the Code
by Heather Bradley
Brenda and Arpita love hanging out in Brenda's treehouse and reading mystery stories. When an unreadable note blows into their clubhouse, they see their chance to solve a real-life mystery! The two best friends set out on a quest to discover its...
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What Do I Give You My Child?
by Deborah Lorraine
What do we give our children? Advice? Encouragement? A steady hand? Freedom to wobble? A soft place to land? A giant hug? What Do I Give You My Child? is a lyrical journey through the stages of childhood to adulthood, reminding us that every...
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Grandma's Blue Bucket
by Valerie E. Fritz
Grandma’s garden is a magical place. With a blue bucket in hand, Linh and Grandma explore the wonderful vegetables that grow in the warm, dark earth. Linh learns how to open a pea pod to eat the fresh peas nestled inside, which tomatoes are the...
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Jerry's New Shoes
by Tanya New-Chester
I counted his legs: their number was eight, That’s six more than mine to hold his small weight. I also did notice his feet were un-shoed— how could I make comment without seeming rude? Jerry the spider needs a few more shoes than you or I, since...
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Spaghetti Steve
by Tasha Turko
Steve loves spaghetti. Steve loves the snow. Steve loves eating spaghetti in the snow! One day a green snowflake that looks like spaghetti noodles lands on Steve’s glove. Of course, he eats it—and is instantly transformed into a superhero....
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The Amulet of Joy
by Tess Holder
When a little girl named Marigold Amelia Plum is called to the magical land of Chaireina by its Creator, the ever-loving and benevolent Magnus Opa, she is astounded by its enchanting beauty and the welcoming kindness of its fantastical creatures....
