The people on a remote island are happy with their lot, but learn that they must make new lives in less isolated surroundings. A story of social change, and the love that one carries for home.

Eight-year-old Izzy Parker's biggest problem is feeling anxious and afraid. Her mom's decision to move them across the country to Prince Edward Island didn't help. In her honest, awkward, and anxious journal, Izzy writes down the story of her life and how she is trying to be a little less afraid.

For hundreds of years the Pact of Protection has held in the town of Brigus, NL, and the seaside fishing town has guarded an ancient and dangerous knowledge. But when a business tycoon begins blasting rock for a tunnel, it's more than rock that is blown apart: the pact itself is weakened and bits of the secret begin to slip out. In their search for hidden pirate treasure, twelve-year-old Alistair and his friends Ben and Sadie stumble into the middle of this mystery. The more they learn about the pact, the more the shrieking song, the unexplained leaks in fishing vessels, and the mystery ship in the harbour begin to make sense.

Thirteen-year-old Billy Knight leaves home to ride the rails across Canada during the 1930s. His encounters with a wide cast of characters -- including fellow drifters and grifters; kid gangs; crooks; idealists; ragtag philosophers; and railroad bulls; as well as everyday folk simply trying to get by -- provide much more than he bargained for. And for the first time, he realizes that riding the rails is not just an adventure. It also speaks to the bravery of those drifting like tumbleweeds across the country and seeking a better life. And just like the railway on which Billy travels, the narrative surges unstoppably forward, offering up an adventure both life-changing and unforgettable.

Les Badlands d’Avonlea, en Saskatchewan, sont réputés pour leur beauté spectaculaire et mystérieuse. Sophie, géologue à la NASA, se rend dans la région avec sa chienne Laïka pour analyser une météorite découverte sur les lieux.Elle sera bientôt témoin d’événements troublants qui soulèvent de nombreuses questions. Qu’est-ce qui se cache dans les badlands? Doit-on croire la légende des skinwalkers? Les extra-terrestres existent-ils vraiment? Le mystérieux M. Chèvre est-il un bourreau ou une victime?Après la disparition de Laïka, Sophie ne ménagera aucun effort pour la retrouver. Elle pourra compter sur l’aide de la jeune Lily et de Tom Blamont.Cette histoire palpitante, qui allie aventure, horreur et mystère, fait aussi réfléchir sur la façon dont nous traitons les animaux et sur l’avenir de la planète.

Bestselling author of over 50 books, including The Thunk, She Rex, and How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth, makes her Canadian debut with a hilarious tale of a lobster playing summer tourist in Nova Scotia. Lobster's out the back door! Lobster's on the run! Lobster's on vacation. Wow! Too fun! From bestselling children's author Michelle Robinson comes a quirky rhyming story about Lobster, who has escaped from the ocean?and from the cooking pot! - to enjoy everything a Nova Scotia summer has to offer. From ice cream cones on the South Shore to kite-flying on Citadel Hill and blueberry-picking and camping in the wilderness, Lobster's feeling like a true Bluenoser. That is, until he starts to feel homesick... Featuring nostalgic illustrations from Halifax artist Paul G. Hammond, hearkening back to midcentury travel brochures, Lobster's Vacation is a visual delight as well as a fun read-aloud, with plenty of Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way.

Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new kid in a new school, in a new country. That's exactly the situation Mei Yu finds herself in when her family moves from China to Canada. As she navigates her new school, she discovers a unique way to learn English and makes a new friend along the way in this heartwarming story based on the author's own experiences.

Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers—and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking…

Eleven-year-old Meranda thought her life was complicated enough with physical challenges (she uses crutches to walk) and her helicopter parents. But when her great-uncle Mark dies, Meranda and her family visit Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where her parents grew up and where she hasn't been since the age of three. Soon, secrets begin to unfold: Why does the newspaper headline say her great-uncle Mark's death was suspicious? Why do strangers keep calling Meranda "miracle baby"? Why does her usually calm mother seem so panicky and scared? And what on earth does all this have to do with mermaids? Meranda and her new friend, Claire, decide to investigate on their own. But as Meranda begins to separate fact from fiction, she finds herself in very real danger ... With an intriguing mystery afoot, and a strong-willed, resilient heroine at the helm, this mythical maritime novel celebrates coming of age and growing into yourself.

Thirteen-year-old twins Leon and Eloise live in Matimekush, an Innu community in Northern Quebec. While Leon spends all his free time playing hockey, and wondering how he can prove he has the talent to make it big in a place with no competition, Eloise works on a school project that opens her mind to the history of her people -- their victories and their battles lost. But when their father gets sick and needs treatment almost 1000 km from home, and someone from their village mysteriously disappears, the twins learn lessons about the fragility of humanity and the dangers of the land they call home.

When Jane Mooney's older brother Connor lies about his age and enlists in the Great War at age fifteen, she can't imagine ever being more devastated. But on December 6, 1917, when two ships collide in Halifax Harbour, the resulting explosion proves her wrong. An injured Jane awakes to discover that the North End of Halifax, including her home, has been destroyed; her father and three of her brothers have been killed; her mother, recovering from a head injury, has been left confused and forgetful; and her two surviving brothers are looking to her for guidance. Like so many Explosion survivors, Jane and her family are forced to start over. This means accommodation in a newly-constructed apartment block, clothing and furniture from donation centres, and a new school. Unfortunately for Jane, the school she must now attend is in the prosperous South End. How will she fit in with her uppity classmates?

See below for English description. Les histoires traditionnelles autochtones sur le ciel et les constellations rencontrent la légende de Narnia dans cette série fantastique et épique destinée aux préadolescents, écrite par l'auteur primé David A. Robertson. Morgan et Eli, deux jeunes Autochtones contraints de quitter leur famille et leur communauté, sont réunis dans un foyer d'accueil à Winnipeg, au Manitoba. Ils se sentent déconnectés de leur culture, mais aussi les uns des autres, et peinent à s'intégrer à l'école et dans leur nouvelle maison... jusqu'à ce qu'ils découvrent un endroit secret, muré dans une chambre mansardée et inachevée. Un portail s'ouvre sur une autre réalité, Askí, les menant sur des terres gelées et arides, où ils rencontrent un Ochek (un pêcheur). Seul chasseur à subvenir aux besoins de sa communauté affamée, Misewa, l'Ochek accueille les enfants humains et leur enseigne les méthodes traditionnelles de survie. Alors que le besoin de nourriture se fait cruellement sentir, ils s'embarquent pour une mission dangereuse. Accompagnés d'Arik, un écureuil insolent qu'ils ont surpris à voler sur la ligne de chasse, ils tentent de sauver Misewa avant que l'hiver ne vienne tout geler, y compris eux. Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations in this epic middle-grade fantasy series from award-winning author David A. Robertson. Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home -- until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher). The only hunter supporting his starving community, Misewa, Ochek welcomes the human children, teaching them traditional ways to survive. But as the need for food becomes desperate, they embark on a dangerous mission. Accompanied by Arik, a sassy squirrel they catch stealing from the trapline, they try to save Misewa before the icy grip of winter freezes everything -- including them. Original title: The Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga Book 1

An endearing true story of an owl chick’s rescue. When Zalea, a three-week-old northern spotted owl, fell from her tree, her parents couldn’t carry her back to their nest. That meant Zalea, a member of a threatened species, would be easier for predators to find. But Zalea got lucky. Wildlife biologists found her and brought her to their breeding center, where they could care for her until she could be released back into the wild. Though a long process, the biologists are committed to saving the species — one owl at a time! This hopeful and engaging story is sure to melt hearts and raise awareness about this inspiring work.