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A town called solace

Lawson, Mary


A Town Called Solace, the brilliant and emotionally radiant new novel from Mary Lawson, her first in nearly a decade, opens on a family in crisis. Sixteen-year-old Rose is missing. Angry and rebellious, she had a row with her mother, stormed out of the house and simply disappeared. Left behind is seven-year-old Clara, Rose's adoring little sister. Isolated by her parents' efforts to protect her from the truth, Clara is bewildered and distraught. Her sole comfort is Moses, the cat next door, whom she is looking after for his elderly owner, Mrs. Orchard, who went into hospital weeks ago and has still not returned. Enter Liam Kane, mid-thirties, newly divorced, newly unemployed, newly arrived in this small northern town, who moves into Mrs. Orchard's house--where, in Clara's view, he emphatically does not belong. Within a matter of hours he receives a visit from the police. It seems he is suspected of a crime. At the end of her life, Elizabeth Orchard is also thinking about a crime, one committed thirty years previously that had tragic consequences for two families, and in particular for one small child. She desperately wants to make amends before she dies. Told through three distinct, compelling points of view, the novel cuts back and forth among these unforgettable characters to uncover the layers of grief, remorse, and love that connect them. A Town Called Solace is a masterful, suspenseful, darkly funny and deeply humane novel by one of our great storytellers.
Date Published:2021

A Town Called Solace, the brilliant and emotionally radiant new novel from Mary Lawson, her first in nearly a decade, opens on a family in crisis. Sixteen-year-old Rose is missing. Angry and rebellious, she had a row with her mother, stormed out of the house and simply disappeared. Left behind is seven-year-old Clara, Rose's adoring little sister. Isolated by her parents' efforts to protect her from the truth, Clara is bewildered and distraught. Her sole comfort is Moses, the cat next door, whom she is looking after for his elderly owner, Mrs. Orchard, who went into hospital weeks ago and has still not returned. Enter Liam Kane, mid-thirties, newly divorced, newly unemployed, newly arrived in this small northern town, who moves into Mrs. Orchard's house--where, in Clara's view, he emphatically does not belong. Within a matter of hours he receives a visit from the police. It seems he is suspected of a crime. At the end of her life, Elizabeth Orchard is also thinking about a crime, one committed thirty years previously that had tragic consequences for two families, and in particular for one small child. She desperately wants to make amends before she dies. Told through three distinct, compelling points of view, the novel cuts back and forth among these unforgettable characters to uncover the layers of grief, remorse, and love that connect them. A Town Called Solace is a masterful, suspenseful, darkly funny and deeply humane novel by one of our great storytellers.

Date Published:2021

Nothing like the movies 2

Painter, Lynn


For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process. Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz's heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him. Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only... Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend... a guy friend. Still, Wes won't give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz's attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
Date Published:2024

For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process. Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz's heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him. Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only... Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend... a guy friend. Still, Wes won't give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz's attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.

Date Published:2024

New Moon : 2.

"Meyer, Stephenie"


"When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a ""cult"" and changes in terrible ways."
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Ours to tell : reclaiming Indigenous stories

Yellowhorn, Eldon


A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf's Call. For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events. In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences. Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history. Some of the profiles included are: Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson, acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange, brave warrior Standing Bear, poet and activist Rita Joe. With each profile accompanied by rich visuals, from archival photos to contemporary art, Ours to Tell brilliantly spotlights Indigenous life, past and present, through an Indigenous lens. Because each profile gives an historical and cultural context, what emerges is a history of Indigenous people.
Date Published:2025

A wide-ranging anthology that shines a light on untold Indigenous stories as chronicled by Indigenous creators, compiled by the acclaimed team behind Turtle Island and Sky Wolf's Call. For too long, stories and artistic expressions from Indigenous people have been written and recorded by others, not by the individuals who have experienced the events. In Ours to Tell, sixteen Indigenous creators relate traditions, accounts of historical events, and their own lived experiences. Novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers chronicle stories on the struggles and triumphs lived by Indigenous people, and the impact these stories have had on their culture and history. Some of the profiles included are: Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson, acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange, brave warrior Standing Bear, poet and activist Rita Joe. With each profile accompanied by rich visuals, from archival photos to contemporary art, Ours to Tell brilliantly spotlights Indigenous life, past and present, through an Indigenous lens. Because each profile gives an historical and cultural context, what emerges is a history of Indigenous people.

Date Published:2025

The books of clash

Yang, Gene Luen


colour illustrations Terrodicus, aka Terry, doesn't fit in with his fellow hog riders, a homogeneous group of hammer-wielding, Mr. T-like brutes on pigback. After shaming himself in a failed attempt to conquer the village of Jazzypickleton, Terry sneaks into town to uncover the secret of its defense, but in Jazzypickleton, where individuality is accepted, he finds himself--and must choose between his new home and old loyalties.
Date Published:2023

colour illustrations Terrodicus, aka Terry, doesn't fit in with his fellow hog riders, a homogeneous group of hammer-wielding, Mr. T-like brutes on pigback. After shaming himself in a failed attempt to conquer the village of Jazzypickleton, Terry sneaks into town to uncover the secret of its defense, but in Jazzypickleton, where individuality is accepted, he finds himself--and must choose between his new home and old loyalties.

Date Published:2023

Death note: kindred spirit

Ohba, Tsugumi


Translated from the Japanese. When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good--or evil? Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note , a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? Light's latest machinations are putting a strain on even his formidable intellect as Near flies to Japan to beard Kira in his den. Near is sure that Light is Kira, but his sense of honor as L's heir will allow no doubts. He doesn't want to just stop the Kira murders, he wants to expose Light as the Death Note killer. Light thinks he's up to the challenge, but will the pressures of his fiancée, his new flame, and his acolyte prove to be fatal distractions?
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Translated from the Japanese. When Light Yagami finds a notebook giving him power over death, will he use it for good--or evil? Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note , a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal...or his life? Light's latest machinations are putting a strain on even his formidable intellect as Near flies to Japan to beard Kira in his den. Near is sure that Light is Kira, but his sense of honor as L's heir will allow no doubts. He doesn't want to just stop the Kira murders, he wants to expose Light as the Death Note killer. Light thinks he's up to the challenge, but will the pressures of his fiancée, his new flame, and his acolyte prove to be fatal distractions?

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The books of clash

Yang, Gene Luen


color illustrations "SEE! The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure! READ! Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena! BATTLE! When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colorful cast of characters in this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world's most popular video games. In this epic new series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, experience a laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and fun!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

color illustrations "SEE! The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure! READ! Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena! BATTLE! When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colorful cast of characters in this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world's most popular video games. In this epic new series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, experience a laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and fun!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Liar's beach

Cotugno, Katie


Linden knows he doesn't belong in elite Martha's Vineyard. But when his prep school roommate, Jasper, invites him to spend the end of the summer at August House, his family's massive beachfront estate, Linden tries to fit in. It's not hard--after all, he's been lying for years. And he's not the only one.... Everyone at August House is ready for a wicked good time So when someone is found unconscious in the pool after a night of partying, it's quickly labeled an accident. But Linden begins to wonder. . . As does Holiday, Linden's childhood friend and the only person on the island who knows the truth about his humble background. There's nothing Holiday loves more than a mystery, and she's convinced there's a killer on the Vineyard. And now it's up to them to figure out who.
Date Published:2024

Linden knows he doesn't belong in elite Martha's Vineyard. But when his prep school roommate, Jasper, invites him to spend the end of the summer at August House, his family's massive beachfront estate, Linden tries to fit in. It's not hard--after all, he's been lying for years. And he's not the only one.... Everyone at August House is ready for a wicked good time So when someone is found unconscious in the pool after a night of partying, it's quickly labeled an accident. But Linden begins to wonder. . . As does Holiday, Linden's childhood friend and the only person on the island who knows the truth about his humble background. There's nothing Holiday loves more than a mystery, and she's convinced there's a killer on the Vineyard. And now it's up to them to figure out who.

Date Published:2024

Dog Man : a tale of two kittens 3

Pilkey, Dav


"While he can muzzle miscreants, Dog Man tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble-- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!"
Date Published:2017

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

Lasky, Kathryn


"This picture book covers the life of Eratosthenes of Cyrene, a geographer who estimated the circumference of the Earth in around 200 B.C.. Though he was in fact a librarian, he is famous for his scientific accomplishments. Since little is known about his personal life, Lasky describes his early years in general terms."
Date Published:1994

Life and times in Ancient Egypt

Ferris, Julie


This lavishly illustrated history series is nonfiction at its best. With clear, readable text, information-packed illustrations, and a child-friendly design, these books provide exciting insight into life thousands of years ago. Each book includes a fold-out map. Ancient Egypt comes alive in this page-turning guide to life along the Nile. The magnificent pyramids at Giza and the wonder of the palace at Karnak provide a regal backdrop to daily life at the market, on the farm, and at home. Full of fascinating illustrations and information, this is a clear and engaging guide to early Egyptian history and customs.
Date Published:2007

This lavishly illustrated history series is nonfiction at its best. With clear, readable text, information-packed illustrations, and a child-friendly design, these books provide exciting insight into life thousands of years ago. Each book includes a fold-out map. Ancient Egypt comes alive in this page-turning guide to life along the Nile. The magnificent pyramids at Giza and the wonder of the palace at Karnak provide a regal backdrop to daily life at the market, on the farm, and at home. Full of fascinating illustrations and information, this is a clear and engaging guide to early Egyptian history and customs.

Date Published:2007

À tous les garçons que j'ai aimés

Grisseaux, Véronique,


chiefly colour illustrations "Le best-seller de Jenny Han, comédie romantique star de Netflix adapté en BD ! Que se passerait-il si tous les garçons pour lesquels vous avez éprouvé des sentiments découvraient en même temps ce que vous ressentez pour eux ? Lara Jean Song, 16 ans, conserve ses lettres d'amour dans une boîte à chapeau offerte par sa mère. Ce ne sont pas des lettres d'amour que quelqu'un d'autre a écrites pour elle, ce sont des lettres qu'elle a écrites comme des lettres d'adieu pour arrêter d'être amoureuse ! Elle en a écrit une pour chaque garçon qu'elle a aimé, cinq en tout. Lorsqu'elle écrit, elle s'épanche sur son coeur et son âme et dit toutes les choses qu'elle ne dirait jamais dans la vraie vie, parce que ses lettres sont juste pour elle. Jusqu'au jour où quelqu'un poste ses lettres secrètes. Et soudain, la vie amoureuse de Lara Jean passe de l'imaginaire à l'incontrôlable"--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2024

chiefly colour illustrations "Le best-seller de Jenny Han, comédie romantique star de Netflix adapté en BD ! Que se passerait-il si tous les garçons pour lesquels vous avez éprouvé des sentiments découvraient en même temps ce que vous ressentez pour eux ? Lara Jean Song, 16 ans, conserve ses lettres d'amour dans une boîte à chapeau offerte par sa mère. Ce ne sont pas des lettres d'amour que quelqu'un d'autre a écrites pour elle, ce sont des lettres qu'elle a écrites comme des lettres d'adieu pour arrêter d'être amoureuse ! Elle en a écrit une pour chaque garçon qu'elle a aimé, cinq en tout. Lorsqu'elle écrit, elle s'épanche sur son coeur et son âme et dit toutes les choses qu'elle ne dirait jamais dans la vraie vie, parce que ses lettres sont juste pour elle. Jusqu'au jour où quelqu'un poste ses lettres secrètes. Et soudain, la vie amoureuse de Lara Jean passe de l'imaginaire à l'incontrôlable"--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2024

Evil spy school 3

Gibbs, Stuart


After getting expelled from spy school for accidentally shooting a live mortar into the principal's office, thirteen-year-old Ben finds himself recruited by evil crime organization SPYDER.
Date Published:2015

Hockey girl loves drama boy

Hicks, Faith Erin


It should have been a night of triumph for Alix's hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women's U18 Team's summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the popular and poised theater kid from from her grade is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start get closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the cool front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more.
Date Published:2023

It should have been a night of triumph for Alix's hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women's U18 Team's summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the popular and poised theater kid from from her grade is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start get closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the cool front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more.

Date Published:2023

Spy camp 2

Gibbs, Stuart


Ben, a student at the CIA's academy for future intelligence agents, prepares to go to spy summer camp, he receives a death threat from the evil organization SPYDER.
Date Published:2013

Spy ski school 4

Gibbs, Stuart


Ben's unexpected success outside the classroom causes the CIA to activate him for a mission to become friends with Jessica Shang, daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss.
Date Published:2016

You say it first

Cotugno, Katie


One conversation can change everything. Meg has her entire life set up perfectly: she and her best friend, Emily, plan to head to Cornell together in the fall, and she volunteers at a voter registration call center in her Philadelphia suburb. But everything changes when one of those calls connects her to a stranger from small-town Ohio. Colby is stuck in a rut, reeling from a family tragedy and working a dead-end job. The last thing he has time for is some privileged rich girl preaching the sanctity of the political process. So he says the worst thing he can think of and hangs up. But things don't end there. That night on the phone winds up being the first in a series of candid, sometimes heated, always surprising conversations that lead to a long-distance friendship and then, slowly, to something more. Across state lines and phone lines, Meg and Colby form a once-in-a-lifetime connection. But in the end, are they just too different to make it work?
Date Published:2020

One conversation can change everything. Meg has her entire life set up perfectly: she and her best friend, Emily, plan to head to Cornell together in the fall, and she volunteers at a voter registration call center in her Philadelphia suburb. But everything changes when one of those calls connects her to a stranger from small-town Ohio. Colby is stuck in a rut, reeling from a family tragedy and working a dead-end job. The last thing he has time for is some privileged rich girl preaching the sanctity of the political process. So he says the worst thing he can think of and hangs up. But things don't end there. That night on the phone winds up being the first in a series of candid, sometimes heated, always surprising conversations that lead to a long-distance friendship and then, slowly, to something more. Across state lines and phone lines, Meg and Colby form a once-in-a-lifetime connection. But in the end, are they just too different to make it work?

Date Published:2020

Ojibwa

Lomberg, Michelle


"Outlines the Ojibwa traditional ways of life, religious beliefs, celebrations, and artwork through detailed text, informative sidebars, colourful photographs, recipes, activities, and maps."
Date Published:2008

The Inuit

Banting, Erinn


"Outlines the traditional way of life of the Inuit, their religious beliefs, their celebrations, and their artwork."
Date Published:2008

The Cree

Banting, Erinn


"Outlines the Cree traditional ways of life, religious beliefs, celebrations, and artwork through detailed text, informative sidebars, colourful photographs, recipes, activities, and maps."
Date Published:2009