Degrassi Junior High: Spike
Spike is 14 years old -- and pregnant. She is faced with many decisions and many questions -- from her boyfriend, Shane, her mum, and her friends. It's not easy, but Spike is no quitter, as she demonstrates in this stirring novelization of one of the most controversial and groundbreaking series storylines shown on Canadian television.
Degrassi Junior High: Stephanie Kaye
Armed with a brand new image, Stephanie Kaye becomes president of the student council. But when the students object to her "presidential style," Stephanie's life begins a downward spiral.
Hiccup Champion of the World
Maynard Chan has had the hiccups for three months, and it's starting to look as if nothing he does will stop them. . .until he's faced with the prospect of appearing live before millions of viewers on the country's most famous late-night TV talk show!A funny book, sure to make kids laugh, from one of Canada's favorite children's authors.
Past Tense
Max Derbin lives in a household that can only be described as eccentric. Ever since his father died, he and his mum and brother have lived with Uncle Chuck and Aunt Lois, each family member more quirky than the next. A hilarious, off-the-wall story full of unexpected turns and great compassion, Past Tense is one of Ken Roberts' most thought-provoki …
Pop Bottles
There's not much money to be found during the Depression so when Will McCleary finds that a treasure trove of empty bottles has been used to build his front walk, he is delighted. But how to get at them?
Stephanie Kaye
Her last year in Junior High and Stephanie is going to make it a big one. With her new image--glitzy rhinestones, sexy spandex and lots of lip gloss--Stephanie just knows success will be hers.
And at first, she's right. After all, she's president of the student council, and has a date with Wheels--she must be doing something right. But when the date …
The Thumb in the Box
Leon and his friend Susan live in New Auckland, a small isolated fishing village on the coast of British Columbia. One day, the village receives an unexpected gift from the Government of Canada -- a fire truck. But New Auckland is surrounded by mountains and hugs a tiny beach. There are no roads, no cars, no fire hydrants.What will the village do w …
Thumb and the Bad Guys
Thumb and his best friend, Susan, love movie nights, when the entire community of New Auckland gathers in the school gym to eat popcorn and watch videos. Mostly they are movies about bad guys being tracked down by cool detectives. It's the villains, Thumb realizes, that make life interesting. If only he could track down a bad guy.But New Auckland i …
Thumb on a Diamond
A Horn Book Fanfare Top Ten List selection and an SSLI Honor Book
Thumb and Susan come up with an ingenious plan that will take all of the village's nine school-aged kids on the trip of a lifetime. They'll form a baseball team, win the regional title and qualify to be sent to the provincial championships in Vancouver, courtesy of the school board.
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