Dave Nicholson – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Children's Fiction; Indigenous; Mystery
Grade Level: 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social and Emotional Wellness; Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Languages; Rural Experience; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Lillian and her friends, Chloe and Grace, are pulled into investigating another mystery in Spirit Rider, the third book in the Lillian Mystery series. This time, they are investigating the strange, rude Bicycle Boy to … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Action / Adventure; Children's; Children's Fiction; Indigenous; Mystery; Speculative Fiction; Young Adult
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Indigenous Matters; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Rural Experience; Social and Emotional Wellness
Description: Why Are You Still Here is the second book in the Lillian Mystery series, and it continues the story and Lillian’s development. Like the first book, this tale of mystery maintains a focus on Lillian’s … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Durvile & UpRoute Books
Genres: Young Adult; Indigenous; Children's Fiction
Grade Level: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Ethics; Health and Life Skills; Social Studies; Indigenous Languages; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: Told through the perspective of 11-year-old Lillian, Lillian & Kokomis highlights the importance of self-acceptance and community through this young girl’s experience with the foster care system. While this story could introduce early learners to … [Click to Read More]

Spirit Rider: A Lillian Indigenous Mystery