Let's Get Creative
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how artists are using their creativity to help the environment and build a more sustainable world.
Owls
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book introduces kids to owls in North America. It discusses owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere.
Picture a Girl
In this middle-grade novel, Addie has to draw on all her resilience to look after herself and her little brother, Billy, when their mother, who struggles with depression and alcoholism, leaves unexpectedly.
Get Outside!
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the connection between humans and nature, why that connection is important and what we can learn from being outdoors. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Lo Simpson Starts a Revolution
In this middle-grade novel, Lo's best friend, Jazz, is ditching her for the popular crowd, makeup and boys. But when Lo finds new friends who share her love of comics and Doctor Who, she discovers her voice—and the confidence to speak up for what's right.
Save Our Seeds
Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the importance of seeds to all living things, the threats they face and why we have to preserve and conserve seeds for the future. Illustrated with photographs throughout.
Spotting Dottie
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Dorothy Lake, really exists.
Why We Need Vaccines
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines.
Zevi Takes the Spotlight
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Zevi uses his psychic abilities to save a famous actor’s life on a movie set.
Blue to the Sky
Multiple food allergies destroy 12-year-old Ella’s confidence, especially when it comes to public speaking. She plans to conquer her fear by participating in a CN Tower climb and reading her poetry when she gets to the top.
Two Pieces of Chocolate
In 1945, Francine and her maman are sent to the Bergen-Belsen Nazi prison camp. Life is gray and hopeless, but Maman has two secret pieces of chocolate that give them both hope. When Francine meets Hélène, a fellow prisoner who must hide her pregnancy, Francine realizes she may be able to help.
Une twiga à Ottawa
Lorsque Viviane et Simon remportent un concours de dessin organisé par l'ambassade du Kenya, ils ne se doutent pas qu'une grande aventure les attend. Leur prix, un twiga, va les entraîner dans une folle aventure... Mais qu'est-ce qu'un twiga ? Une chose est sûre, on ne garde pas une telle créature chez soi !
Déclic à Toronto
Viviane et Simon filent vers Toronto pour passer une semaine de vacances chez leur cousin Yanni. Lors d’une visite à Casa Loma, ancien château d’un vieil excentrique, une étonnante découverte leur permettra de vivre une véritable enquête à travers les rues de la Ville Reine. Réussiront-ils à réunir les indices nécessaires pour percer le mystère ?
Alone Together
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores loneliness and the lessons we can learn about connection even when we're alone.
Bird Brain
Even though Arden always wanted a pet, taking care of her uncle's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not only incredibly smart but loyal—and the best pet she could have asked for.
Call Me Al
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In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry—first about his crush, then about what it means to be an immigrant and the anti-Muslim racism around him—helps him discover who he truly is.
Remember This
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the art and science of memory and what it can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in.
Walls
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book explores why and how people have built walls all over the world throughout the course of human history.
What Poo Can Do
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers, illustrated with photographs throughout, explores how animals are fighting the climate crisis by pooping.
Dans la nuit, tu te dévoiles
À travers son amour pour les étoiles, un jeune garçon trans partage son cheminement intérieur, de l’obscurité à la lumière. Une œuvre touchante qui aborde la quête d’identité et la puberté avec sensibilité. Illustrée par Sylvain Cabot, cette histoire réconfortante est idéale pour initier des discussions en classe.
The Case of the Pilfered Pin
Windy Lake First Nation has long been shared with cottagers, but now everyone’s arguing over who really owns the land. When the Mighty Muskrats learn that a stolen surveyor’s pin could solve the conflict, the four cousins make it their mission to find it and prove that the land belongs to their people!
The Club
Star trumpet player Jaxson gets a duet partner, Liv, who has more in common with Jax than his best friend, his first girlfriend, or even his mom. Both the only child of single mothers, Jaxson and Liv soon learn they share something that makes them rethink the meaning of “family.”
Animal Minds
Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals think and the ways scientists study their cognitive abilities.
