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Grade 8 isn’t easy, especially for Owen as he navigates bullies, crushes, reading difficulties, and the mystery of where his bike disappeared. Punctuated by artwork by the author, Rich Théroux’s Silent Reader is a coming-of-age … [Click to Read More]
By Rich Théroux (Author), Rich Théroux (Illustrator)
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- Alberta History
- Canadian History
- English Language Arts
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Social Studies
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Following 15-year-old Elias Gunn, West to Fort Edmonton dives into the early 1800s in Canada as Elias must make the long trip to Fort Edmonton. This historical fiction captures some of the environmental dangers and … [Click to Read More]
By Joan Donaldson-Yarmey (Author)
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- English Language Arts
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In a blend of time travel, teen drama, and mystery, The Witch’s Prophesy explores a tale of four modern-day teens who get pulled back into 1689 Salem. Guided by their teacher, the group must navigate … [Click to Read More]
By Robert Garton (Author), I.M. Pauley (Author)
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Travel back to the fur trade era in West to Grande Portage, a historical fiction novel following Phillippe Chabot, who joins a crew of Voyageurs to make the journey from Montreal to Grande Portage. Though … [Click to Read More]
By Joan Donaldson-Yarmey (Author)
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West to the Bay is a historical fiction novel primarily following Thomas Gunn and his friends who join the Hudson’s Bay Company in Scotland and journey to York Factory. It also has chapters that follow … [Click to Read More]
By Joan Donaldson-Yarmey (Author)
- Curriculum Connections
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Hi-Lo
- English Language Arts
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Concluding the trilogy, Blood and Fire revisits Mordecai Crow’s post-apocalyptic world, where he must face secrets of his past while surviving the chaos of a world without technology. Slavin explores the early days of the … [Click to Read More]
By Bill Slavin (Author), Bill Slavin (Illustrator)
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King Warrior is the story of a young hero trying to find his path forward while struggling with family relationships. Set in parallel universes, this tale incorporates cultural aspects from northern Canada, Somalia, and Finland, … [Click to Read More]
By Jay Bulckaert (Author), Erika Nyyssenon (Author), Lucas Green (Illustrator)
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Urbane is the sequel to Sewell’s bestselling debut novel Humane. Set in Amiskwaciy (also known as Edmonton), this novel continues the adventures of Hazel LeSage, a middle-aged private investigator. The story straddles worlds, blending family … [Click to Read More]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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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]
By Dave Nicholson (Author)
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Encountering Riel is a historical-fiction story about a young student called into active service against the Métis rebellion led by Louis Riel. While much of the story focuses on the Canadian worldview as told through … [Click to Read More]
By David D. Orr (Author)
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Set in the throes of the French Revolution, League of the Star follows Marquis Marcel de la Croix, a young nobleman, and several French emigrants in England as an adventure of love, drama, and war … [Click to Read More]
By N.R. Cruse (Author)
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Hazel is a private investigator searching for missing Indigenous girls and women alongside her shapeshifting companion, Spider, in a compelling story of what it means to be human and the importance of being humane. Written … [Click to Read More]
By Anna Marie Sewell (Author)
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Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue introduces readers to this notable woman, a world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, who helped put Alberta on the map. Featuring full-colour illustrations by Hugh Rookwood … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator), Keegan Starlight (Illustrator)
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John Ware est l’un des cow-boys et éleveurs noirs les plus éminents de l’Alberta. Avec Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware, les jeunes apprenants peuvent se familiariser avec le récit de son évasion de l’esclavage, son … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)
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John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)