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Chickadees

Neuenfeldt, Elizabeth.


This book introduces chickadees to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
Date Published:2022

Jurassic Jeff. Vol. 3, Phone Home

Lepp, Royden.


Graphic novel. Everything on Earth is perfect. Jeff the alien has his best dinosaur friends, a working space ship, and a whole planet to explore! Nothing can go wrong! Until the aliens Jeff works for have finally decided to check in on their missing invader. Determined to protect his friends, and his new home, Jeff finds himself dealing with bullies he never thought he would see again. Will Jeff be able to save the day? Or is this goodbye to Earth and to the only friends he's ever known?
Date Published:2026

Graphic novel. Everything on Earth is perfect. Jeff the alien has his best dinosaur friends, a working space ship, and a whole planet to explore! Nothing can go wrong! Until the aliens Jeff works for have finally decided to check in on their missing invader. Determined to protect his friends, and his new home, Jeff finds himself dealing with bullies he never thought he would see again. Will Jeff be able to save the day? Or is this goodbye to Earth and to the only friends he's ever known?

Date Published:2026

The great bear

Robertson, David, 1977-,


Various publishers. Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time. Back at home after their first adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan each struggle with personal issues--Eli is being bullied at school, and tries to hide it from Morgan, while Morgan has to make an important decision about her birth mother. They turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends. This time they travel back in time and meet a young fisher that might just be their lost friend. But they discover that the village is once again in peril, and they must dig deep within themselves to find the strength to protect their beloved friends. Can they carry this strength back home to face their own challenges?
Date Published:2021

Various publishers. Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time. Back at home after their first adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan each struggle with personal issues--Eli is being bullied at school, and tries to hide it from Morgan, while Morgan has to make an important decision about her birth mother. They turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends. This time they travel back in time and meet a young fisher that might just be their lost friend. But they discover that the village is once again in peril, and they must dig deep within themselves to find the strength to protect their beloved friends. Can they carry this strength back home to face their own challenges?

Date Published:2021

The stone child

Poblocki, Dan,


Various publishers. When friends Eddie, Harris, and Maggie discover that the scary adventures in their favorite author's fictional books come true, they must find a way to close the portal that allows evil creatures and witches to enter their hometown of Gatesweed.
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The portal keeper

Robertson, David, 1977-


Various publishers. Includes a Swampy Cree glossary and pronunciation guide. While exploring World's End, an area in Aski they've just discovered, Morgan and Emily delight in their developing relationship, while Eli struggles to understand his new-found power: the ability to locate a portal. A shocking turn of events leads them to a new village, Ministik, where the animal beings who live there are going missing. Horrified to discover who is responsible, the children vow to help and turn to friends, old and new. But it's getting harder and harder to keep the two worlds separate, especially when details of a traditional legend change everything. Forever.
Date Published:2023

Various publishers. Includes a Swampy Cree glossary and pronunciation guide. While exploring World's End, an area in Aski they've just discovered, Morgan and Emily delight in their developing relationship, while Eli struggles to understand his new-found power: the ability to locate a portal. A shocking turn of events leads them to a new village, Ministik, where the animal beings who live there are going missing. Horrified to discover who is responsible, the children vow to help and turn to friends, old and new. But it's getting harder and harder to keep the two worlds separate, especially when details of a traditional legend change everything. Forever.

Date Published:2023

The sleeping giant

Robertson, David, 1977-


Various publishers. To save the animal beings of Ministik, Eli joins forces with the leader of the Bird Warriors, and journeying across the North Country, Eli must fight for his life and the lives of his friends and family-- and come to terms with only being part human.
Date Published:2024

The world's end

Robertson, David, 1977-


Various publishers. Eli, Morgan and Emily manage to free themselves from captivity as the battle between the humans, animal beings, and Bird Warriors rages on. But there's another, more personal battle, as Eli and an unlikely ally fight to save Mahihkan's life through a previously forbidden portal. When the Sleeping Giant rumbles to life, the stakes hit an all-time high, and Eli has to reach deep within himself to summon the power so that he can protect Misewa against the dangers of colonization... forever.
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. Eli, Morgan and Emily manage to free themselves from captivity as the battle between the humans, animal beings, and Bird Warriors rages on. But there's another, more personal battle, as Eli and an unlikely ally fight to save Mahihkan's life through a previously forbidden portal. When the Sleeping Giant rumbles to life, the stakes hit an all-time high, and Eli has to reach deep within himself to summon the power so that he can protect Misewa against the dangers of colonization... forever.

Date Published:2025

The barren grounds

Robertson, David, 1977-


Various publishers. Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Aski, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them.
Date Published:2020

Various publishers. Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Aski, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy Squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them.

Date Published:2020

Jurassic Jeff. Vol. 01, Space invader

Lepp, Royden, 1980-


Graphic novel. Jeff has one mission and one mission only: to take over the world! But he crash-lands on Planet Earth a few million years too early. Now it's up to Carl, Hungry, and Spike to help their space visitor. Will Jeff complete his mission? This action-packed adventure just might prove that some friendships are out of this world!
Date Published:2023

And then, boom!

Fipps, Lisa,


Various publishers. Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.
Date Published:2024

Pete the Cat goes camping

Dean, James, 1957-


Various publishers. Excited about his camping trip, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire, until he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot.
Date Published:2018

Dare to be different : inspirational words from people who changed the world

Brooks, Ben, 1992-


Collects important, impactful and inspiring words from seventy-five people throughout history, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nujeen Mustafa, Socrates and Malala, who have used their words to make a difference.
Date Published:2022

Being bullied

Eason, Sarah,


Being a victim of bullying is devastating - but how does it feel when it happens to you? Every year, countless young people are subjected to bullying. This book explains what it is like to be the victim of a bully through the heartfelt stories of composite teen survivors.
Date Published:2025

How to manage your eco-anxiety : an empowering guide for young people

Grose, Anouchka,


How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety is a timely book for teens that explores the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis . . . and supplies tools to help! How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? Manage your eco-anxiety with this helpful guide. Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community.
Date Published:2024

How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety is a timely book for teens that explores the relationship between mental health and the climate crisis . . . and supplies tools to help! How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? Manage your eco-anxiety with this helpful guide. Drawing on years of experience as a psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grose shares cutting-edge insights on how to manage your eco-anxiety. Find out how to validate your emotions and build your resilience. Discover the comfort that can be found in your community.

Date Published:2024

The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world

Haidt, Jonathan,


This book addresses the impact of smartphones and social media on children's and adolescents' development. Written for a young audience, it combines informational text with illustrations, interactive activities, and personal reflections to encourage critical thinking about technology use. The authors present research-based perspectives, practical strategies, and first-person accounts from young adults, with the aim of helping readers develop habits that support well-being, independence, and personal growth in a digitally connected world.
Date Published:2025

This book addresses the impact of smartphones and social media on children's and adolescents' development. Written for a young audience, it combines informational text with illustrations, interactive activities, and personal reflections to encourage critical thinking about technology use. The authors present research-based perspectives, practical strategies, and first-person accounts from young adults, with the aim of helping readers develop habits that support well-being, independence, and personal growth in a digitally connected world.

Date Published:2025

Weirdo

Weaver, Tony, Jr,


Graphic novel. Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he's a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people's expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self-love that will require him to become the hero of his own story.
Date Published:2024

Graphic novel. Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he's a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people's expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self-love that will require him to become the hero of his own story.

Date Published:2024

Joey the good

Fry, Erin,


Various publishers. Twelve-year-old Joey's summer of relaxation is disrupted when his adventurous cousin, Leo, plans to climb Mt. Whitney, forcing Joey to face his fears, a strained relationship, and Leo's battle with multiple sclerosis.
Date Published:2025

Invisible

Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-


Graphic novel. "How can you be yourself when no one sees the real you?" --Cover. Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain. Sara: the loner. Dayara: the tough kid. Nico: the rich kid. And Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.
Date Published:2022

Graphic novel. "How can you be yourself when no one sees the real you?" --Cover. Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain. Sara: the loner. Dayara: the tough kid. Nico: the rich kid. And Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.

Date Published:2022

Who ate the cupcakes? : featuring Kiki the basset hound

Clarke, Jeanette


Various publishers. It had been a wonderfully peaceful day at home... but then disaster struck! Abbey's freshly baked cupcakes disappear from the kitchen counter, and suddenly everyone's a suspect! Could it be sporty Isla, quiet Paisley, or maybe that sneaky raccoon who lives under the deck?
Date Published:2024

Bridges : engineering masterpieces

Zettwoch, Dan,


Chiefly illustrated. Graphic novel. Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down, and how to defeat them--through engineering!
Date Published:2022

Chiefly illustrated. Graphic novel. Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the dangerous forces trying to bring bridges crashing down, and how to defeat them--through engineering!

Date Published:2022