Stonehouse Publishing – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Fiction; Historical Fiction; Romance
Grade Level: 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: For educators looking to engage learners on the experiences of 19th-century working-class people in London, Mary Barton offers a robust story with plenty of drama, social commentary, and a focus on human connections. The tone … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Action / Adventure; Fiction; Indigenous; Mystery
Grade Level: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Ethics; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Canadian History; Alberta History; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: 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]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Fiction; Historical Fiction; Humour; Romance
Grade Level: 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: Evelina is an ideal novel for educators interested in exploring societal norms and the challenges faced by women, particularly concerning their reputation and social standing in historical fiction. The epistolary format provides insight to the … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Historical Fiction; Romance
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: Few and Far is a novel about Florence, a young lady escaping family drama in England who comes to Saskatchewan and finds a community with all the trappings of English socialite life. Over time, she … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Historical Fiction; War History
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: Censorettes provides an often overlooked perspective on World War II, with the heroine Lucy being a part of a branch of British intelligence that monitored the mail between Europe and North America. The novel primarily … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies; Canadian History; English Language Arts
Description: Styled as a collection of found documents, Lady Franklin of Russell Square is a fictional story built around the true story of the search for Sir John Franklin’s missing ships. Interspersed among the fictional letters … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Fiction; Romance
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Immigrants Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Alberta History; Canadian History; Rural Experience
Description: Rooted in true Alberta history, Kalyna is the story of a young Ukrainian couple who come to Alberta to create a homestead, but end up facing the trials of the harsh prairie environment and World … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Action / Adventure; Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; French Communities Experiences in Alberta; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History; Alberta History; English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: 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]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Romance; Action / Adventure; Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies
Description: 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]

Publisher: Stonehouse Publishing
Genres: Speculative Fiction; Action / Adventure; Mystery
Grade Level: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; Ethics; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Social and Emotional Wellness; Canadian History; Alberta History; Social Studies; English Language Arts
Description: 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]