Juvenile Fiction, Sports & Recreation
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The Great Annual Canoe Race
by Ronna J. May
Each summer, the May family comes together in the town of Meota at Jackfish Lake, where every day holds its own adventure. Whether she’s picking Saskatoon berries in the bushes or singing campfire songs with the whole family, young Ronna spends...
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Share Your SPARK!
by Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Inside each of us, is a spark that can be used to bring light and love to others. Share Your SPARK! brings to life the magic and wonder of Camp Kindle, a children's cancer camp in Water Valley, Alberta. The story, inspired by the Legend of the...
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Lana's Little Yellow Tent
by Amber R. Enns
Lana loves being in nature, treasure hunting, and spending time with her small family. She finds delight in every season, but especially summer. On the most beautiful summer days, Lana goes out to the backyard and has adventures in her little...
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Pepe the Travelling Penguin Goes to Castle Falls
Exploring the Beauty of Nature Through the Eyes of a Small Penguin by Samuel Wurz
Come along and join the journey as Pepe the Penguin experiences his first adventure away from home to a place far away called Castle Park. Pepe has never been on a hike before and can’t wait to experience the lush forests and majestic landscapes...
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Starting Something
by Gregory L. Prince
This riveting coming of age saga unfolds in the beautiful parish of Portland, on Jamaica’s North Coast. Something happens to Runkus Black at Seashore Bay Preparatory. Double Trouble—two naughty boys and their marble playing friends are up to no...
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Far & Straight
My First Adventure by Randi Saladin
“There are lots of ups and downs in the life of a golf ball! Let me tell you all about it.” A brand-new, shiny, eager, young golf ball gets a crash course in the game of golf after setting out for the first time with golfer Charlie and his son....
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Hunter Makes a Choice - Mi'gmaq Translation
by Mike Hennessey and Rachel McNair
At the new skate park, Honey dares her brother Hunter to go down the big ramp. Hunter’s stomach feels funny, and his friend tries to stop him. But Hunter is a risk-taker, and he takes off—only to lose control. Hunter blames Honey for his injured...
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Oojakaduck
Corey Finds His Way Home by Norm F. Wesley
After a successful fall hunting geese, Corey and Baba prepare to take the canoe trip home. The moon is high, but the night is dark and the journey is long. As Corey wonders how he and Baba will pass the time, he looks up to find the Big Dipper...
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Nathan Bates Hates His Skates
by Brandy Brave
Nathan does not find anything about hockey exciting. But, there is one thing that captures his attention - the ice at the arena. Join Nate, as he follows his curiosity, instead of his coach's directions. Will his ice experiments help him chase...
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Not Today, Maybe Tomorrow
by Mark Will
Today, Michael’s parents are taking him to the skating rink. He’s going to try skating, and he couldn’t be more excited! Except … the other skaters sure do move fast. And what if he falls down? What if they crash into him? Michael has all the...