Young Adult Fiction, Coming of Age
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Unidentified
by Jillian Devries
The year is 3187. The free country formerly known as Canada lies in ruins. A tyrannical despot rules over this totalitarian society. Jacob is an interrogator. He is very good at his job, following every order he is given, breaking every one of those ...
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Waves of Darkness
by Maggie Logan
In a Medieval Ireland pulled between tradition and change, ancient faiths and the New Religion, otherworldly magic and treacherous human politics, young Princess Isolde of Dunlace, yearns for freedom from a castle that has come to feel like a ...
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The Tao Of Flower
by M. S. Lawrence
When teenage martial arts champion Flower Green competes in the 2020 Olympic Games, her dream of representing her country and winning gold in tae kwon do comes true. Once the excitement fades, she is at loose ends—she won the ultimate prize, so ...
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The Wandering Years
Seasons of Change by Jaynne Jansen
Based on a true story, this touching novel explores the life of a young Indigenous woman caught up in the challenges and growing pains of the tumultuous teen years. With the help of the medicine wheel and the transformative power of a butterfly, she ...
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A Werewolf's Tale
by Tiana Konyt
Cassie Fields has more than a few reservations when her parents decide to move the family from their remote forest home to a small city four hours away. Would she fit in? Would she make new friends? Most importantly, would anyone find out that she ...
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Juanita, Freedom Seeker: Volume 1
by Juan Cenon Marasigan
Though the choice seems simple, Juanita is torn. What is freedom really, if you’re separated from those you love? Does living the life of a wealthy socialite mean turning her back on her poor family? Does she have the courage to face up to the rich ...
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Juanita, Freedom Seeker: Volume 2
by Juan Cenon Marasigan
Though the choice seems simple, Juanita is torn. What is freedom really, if you’re separated from those you love? Does living the life of a wealthy socialite mean turning her back on her poor family? Does she have the courage to face up to the rich ...
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#TheyUsedTo
A short story about empathy, inspiration and strength by Stephanie Dimitrievski
What is it that moves someone to action? For high-school student Clara Louis, it’s the difference between hearing something and understanding it. Although impressed by her teacher Mrs. Walsh’s words about the importance of believing in oneself and ...
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Banded Together
by Sheena Pennie
It’s summer 1999 and the members of the Hamilton-Kellaher clan are on their way to Daybreak, their family cottage on Lake Pemichangan, Quebec. With his newly minted driver’s licence, sixteen-year-old Connor drives his step-sister, Francis, and their ...
