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Three feet under : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Three Feet Under, Scott and Rico find a map to a long-lost treasure buried in an abandoned mine. Then another kid steals the map and the race is on. When the mine starts to collapse, they have to decide whether to save the treasure or each other. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 2.4 (Lexile 420 L) Interest level: Grades 4-8.
Date Published:2005

Blazer drive

Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-


When Josh, left-winger for the Kamloops Blazers, finds dead cattle on the family ranch, he might have more than a promising hockey career on the line.
Date Published:2007

Hannah's touch

Langston, Laura.


GLE 3.1 IL Grades 9-12 When sixteen-year-old Hannah gets stung, she rises out of her body, where she's greeted by her dead boyfriend, Logan, and a loving but unseen presence. She wants to stay with them. They say no. She must go back. There's something she must do. But Hannah can't figure out what it is. Nor can she make sense of the weird things happening around her. Since the sting, she seems to have the ability to heal. Hannah doesn't know what to think. And then she faces another challenge: Logan has a purpose in mind for her new gift. And it's a purpose Hannah can't bear to face.
Date Published:2009

GLE 3.1 IL Grades 9-12 When sixteen-year-old Hannah gets stung, she rises out of her body, where she's greeted by her dead boyfriend, Logan, and a loving but unseen presence. She wants to stay with them. They say no. She must go back. There's something she must do. But Hannah can't figure out what it is. Nor can she make sense of the weird things happening around her. Since the sting, she seems to have the ability to heal. Hannah doesn't know what to think. And then she faces another challenge: Logan has a purpose in mind for her new gift. And it's a purpose Hannah can't bear to face.

Date Published:2009

Lost

Wilson, John, 1951 August 2-,


GLE 5.0 IL Grades 6-8 "Sam and Annabel are pleased when they are selected to take a cruise to the Arctic. And they are thrilled when they learn that the cruise will take them past a site connected to the most famous mystery in Arctic history: the Franklin Expedition. But things on the cruise are not what they seem. When Sam and Annabel make a startling discovery on a small island close to where archaeologists are diving on the wreck of the Erebus, one of the Franklin's ships, they are confronted by an old enemy. Isolated and outnumbered, how can they possibly save the priceless artifact that may hold the answer to the Franklin mystery?"--
Date Published:2015

GLE 5.0 IL Grades 6-8 "Sam and Annabel are pleased when they are selected to take a cruise to the Arctic. And they are thrilled when they learn that the cruise will take them past a site connected to the most famous mystery in Arctic history: the Franklin Expedition. But things on the cruise are not what they seem. When Sam and Annabel make a startling discovery on a small island close to where archaeologists are diving on the wreck of the Erebus, one of the Franklin's ships, they are confronted by an old enemy. Isolated and outnumbered, how can they possibly save the priceless artifact that may hold the answer to the Franklin mystery?"--

Date Published:2015

Fastback Beach

Matheson, Shirlee Smith.


GLE 2.9 IL Grades 9-12 Miles Derkach is in trouble. Along with two friends, he stole a car and went joyriding. When the dust clears, he is all alone and his friends have left, leaving him to take the blame—and the punishment—while maintaining his silence. Placed on probation and sentenced to community service, Miles begins working for a man who after suffering a stroke and not being able to drive, has kept his beloved hot rod under wraps in the garage. Seeing a chance to learn more about cars and pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic, Miles helps to restore the car. When the hot rod is stolen and Miles is the prime suspect, he realizes that he must confront his friends and stand up for himself.
Date Published:2003

GLE 2.9 IL Grades 9-12 Miles Derkach is in trouble. Along with two friends, he stole a car and went joyriding. When the dust clears, he is all alone and his friends have left, leaving him to take the blame—and the punishment—while maintaining his silence. Placed on probation and sentenced to community service, Miles begins working for a man who after suffering a stroke and not being able to drive, has kept his beloved hot rod under wraps in the garage. Seeing a chance to learn more about cars and pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic, Miles helps to restore the car. When the hot rod is stolen and Miles is the prime suspect, he realizes that he must confront his friends and stand up for himself.

Date Published:2003

Literacy seed kit



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Daredevil club

Withers, Pam.


GLE 3.9 IL Grades 6-8 Kip struggles to maintain his status as a daredevil in spite of his disability.
Date Published:2006

Avalanche : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Avalanche, a group of teens on a winter camping trip is hit by an avalanche and tragedy ensues. Based on a true story. Reading level: Grade 3.4 (Lexile 570) Interest level: Grades 6-12.
Date Published:2005

Student narc : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Student Narc, Kevin, a high school student, goes undercover to get evidence against the drug gang who caused his best friend’s death. Everything is going well until the gang discovers that Kevin is working for the cops. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.8 (Lexile 680 HL) Interest level: Grades 6-12.
Date Published:2004

Choose your bully : a novel /

Jamison, Lori, 1955-


Illustrations by Matt Melanson. Teacher's guide by Lori Jamison. In Choose Your Bully, Ling and Richard have a great idea to deal with their school bully: hire a bodyguard. But when their bodyguard starts to bully them too, they have to get smarter. A great, funny read on an issue of concern to young people everywhere. A HIP best seller. Author: Lori Jamison Reading Level: Grade 2.2 (Lexile 430L) Interest Level: Grades 4-7.
Date Published:2005

Illustrations by Matt Melanson. Teacher's guide by Lori Jamison. In Choose Your Bully, Ling and Richard have a great idea to deal with their school bully: hire a bodyguard. But when their bodyguard starts to bully them too, they have to get smarter. A great, funny read on an issue of concern to young people everywhere. A HIP best seller. Author: Lori Jamison Reading Level: Grade 2.2 (Lexile 430L) Interest Level: Grades 4-7.

Date Published:2005

Caught in the blizzard : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Previously published under title: Blizzard. Sam and Connor were enemies from the start. Sam was an Innu, close to the Arctic land that he loved. Connor was a white kid, only out for a few thrills. When a blizzard strikes, it forces them to work together to survive in the frozen Arctic.
Date Published:2003

The arrival

Tan, Shaun.


Added t.p. in unknown script. In this wordless graphic novel, a man leaves his homeland and sets off for a new country, where he must build a new life for himself and his family.
Date Published:2006

Honeycomb

McCowan, Patricia,


GL 4.0 IL Grades 6-8 When Nat, her best friend Jess and singing-star wannabe Harper sing together, their harmonies bring down the house. For Nat, the experience sparks a driving new desire to perform. But when the girls form a trio and enter a contest for a chance to play at the Tall Grass Music Festival, Nat finds that harmony—musical and otherwise—is hard to maintain. Her bandmates almost never agree, her new boyfriend starts behaving more like a non-boyfriend, and the trio’s famous-musician mentor doesn’t even like the way Nat breathes. Every day, Nat’s dream of performing at Tall Grass seems farther away, and she questions whether she has what it takes to get there.
Date Published:2014

GL 4.0 IL Grades 6-8 When Nat, her best friend Jess and singing-star wannabe Harper sing together, their harmonies bring down the house. For Nat, the experience sparks a driving new desire to perform. But when the girls form a trio and enter a contest for a chance to play at the Tall Grass Music Festival, Nat finds that harmony—musical and otherwise—is hard to maintain. Her bandmates almost never agree, her new boyfriend starts behaving more like a non-boyfriend, and the trio’s famous-musician mentor doesn’t even like the way Nat breathes. Every day, Nat’s dream of performing at Tall Grass seems farther away, and she questions whether she has what it takes to get there.

Date Published:2014

Medicine wheel part A (carpet)



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Canada. the people

Kalman, Bobbie.


Includes index. Faces of Canada -- The first people -- History and heritage -- From around the world -- Canadian families -- City life -- Country life -- School -- Haley's skating lesson -- Canadian cuisine -- Sports and leisure -- Canada's future. In this new second revised edition of Canada the People, candid photos feature Canadian families and how they live. Updated facts and statistics support this fascinating portrayal of a nation built on immigration. Important issues that must be resolved with the Native peoples are sensitively portrayed.
Date Published:2010

Includes index. Faces of Canada -- The first people -- History and heritage -- From around the world -- Canadian families -- City life -- Country life -- School -- Haley's skating lesson -- Canadian cuisine -- Sports and leisure -- Canada's future. In this new second revised edition of Canada the People, candid photos feature Canadian families and how they live. Updated facts and statistics support this fascinating portrayal of a nation built on immigration. Important issues that must be resolved with the Native peoples are sensitively portrayed.

Date Published:2010

Scarface : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Previously published under title: We both have scars. Coming to Canada brings happiness for Tranh. So why does some rich kid keep picking on him?
Date Published:2002

100 years of loss (teacher bundle) : the residential school system in Canada



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One crazy night : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Teacher's guide by Lori Jamison. One Crazy Night describes the adventures of a wacky cast of characters stranded in a gas station convenience store during a storm. Todd, the teen-age clerk, has to deal with a failed holdup, a clogged toilet, a woman in childbirth … and his very cranky grade-five teacher. A funny, fast-paced read. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.8 (Lexile 590) Interest level: Grades 6-10 .
Date Published:2005

Teacher's guide by Lori Jamison. One Crazy Night describes the adventures of a wacky cast of characters stranded in a gas station convenience store during a storm. Todd, the teen-age clerk, has to deal with a failed holdup, a clogged toilet, a woman in childbirth … and his very cranky grade-five teacher. A funny, fast-paced read. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.8 (Lexile 590) Interest level: Grades 6-10 .

Date Published:2005

Final crossing

Rodman, Sean, 1972-,


RL 3.8 Grades 9-12 Will and Big O are brothers and best friends--and small-time crooks. Ever since their dad went to prison, they've been stealing to survive. On a ferry ride from the big city, they hatch a plan for one more score: they'll break into the cars on the ferry during the trip and scrape together enough to get out of town. And maybe out of the criminal life forever. But everything goes south when they discover one car that contains more than they bargained for: a young kidnap victim. Pursued by a crazed professional criminal, the brothers must now survive the night and a final crossing into a new life.
Date Published:2014

RL 3.8 Grades 9-12 Will and Big O are brothers and best friends--and small-time crooks. Ever since their dad went to prison, they've been stealing to survive. On a ferry ride from the big city, they hatch a plan for one more score: they'll break into the cars on the ferry during the trip and scrape together enough to get out of town. And maybe out of the criminal life forever. But everything goes south when they discover one car that contains more than they bargained for: a young kidnap victim. Pursued by a crazed professional criminal, the brothers must now survive the night and a final crossing into a new life.

Date Published:2014

121 Express

Polak, Monique


The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices. The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.
Date Published:2008

The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices. The students of the 121 Express are infamous for bad behavior and Lucas knows his role on the bus will determine his social standing at his new school. Lucas is tired of being one of the nerds. When he attracts the negative attention of the cool troublemakers, he saves himself by teasing another kid. His ploy works and soon Lucas is right in the center of the mayhem on the bus. He loves his new found popularity, but when the fun and games push the bus driver to a nervous collapse and hospitalizes an elderly lady, Lucas begins to question his choices.

Date Published:2008