Novel Sets & Kits
to support
CLASSROOM READING
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ENGLISH NOVEL SETS & READING KITS
Available at your Learning Materials Centre
Revised October 20, 2011
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Indicates Canadian Authors/Stories
Please note that many but not all copies of a title contain a Teacher’s guide and audiocassette
or CD. Videos are available where indicated.
Grade level codes: P - Primary; J - Junior; I - Intermediate; S - Senior
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ABC MURDERS by AGATHA CHRISTIE
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The first victim was a Mrs. Ascher of Andover, the second, Betty Barnard of Bexhill-on-Sea. They were
murders without motive – the grisly play of a madman’s alphabetical whimsy…and each one was announced.
GENERIC GUIDE INCLUDED. See also: other titles by this author.
ADVENTURE AND SUSPENSE Mixed Titles
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17 TITLES INCLUDED with multiple copies: A Wrinkle in Time; Adventure & Suspense; The Black Pearl; The
Call of the Wild; Charles in Charge; Dragon Wings; Homecoming; The Incredible Journey; MC Higgins, the
Great; Night Flight; The Other Side of the Mountain; Robinson Crusoe; Sarah Bishop; Swiss Family
Robinson; 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; The White Mountains. Guide included.
AESOP'S FABLES
This is a class set of the well-known fables for junior grades.
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AIRBORN by KENNETH OPPEL
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Set in an imaginary past where giant airships rule the skies, Airborn is the story of Matt Cruse, the 15-yearold cabin boy of the 900-foot luxury airship Aurora. Hundreds of feet over the Pacificus Ocean, Matt
fearlessly performs a dramatic rescue to save an old man from his crippled hot-air balloon. Before he dies,
the stranger tells Matt about the fantastic, impossible creatures he has seen flying through the clouds. Matt
dismisses the story as the ravings of a dying man, but when a beautiful, bold girl arrives on the Aurora a year
later, determined to prove the story true, Matt finds himself caught up in her quest. But can he and Kate solve
the mystery before pirates, shipwreck and frightening predators end their voyage forever? GENERIC STUDY
GUIDE AND CD SET OF 10 CDS INCLUDED.
ALPHABET PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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This beautiful collection of concept picture books for Primary classes will make learning the alphabet fun and
memorable.
AMISH ADVENTURE by BARBARA SMUCKER
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The Amish, as a result of a family problem, take in a young lad. He comes to learn a great deal. GUIDE
INCLUDED. For information about the Amish way of life see also The Amish.
AMONG THE HIDDEN by MARGARET HADDIX
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Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight.
In fact, Luke has never had a friend. He is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the
Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new housing development replacing the
woods next to his family's farm, he is no longer even allowed to go outside. Finally he meets a shadow child
like himself. Jen is willing to risk everything to come out of the shadows - does Luke dare to become involved
in her dangerous plan? Can he afford not to? LESSON PLANS INCLUDED.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by AGATHA CHRISTIE
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A classic murder mystery. Ten people are invited to dinner on an island and, during the course of their stay,
are killed, one by one, until none is left! GUIDE INCLUDED.
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BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by B.ROBINSON
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The dreaded Herdman family get in on the Christmas pageant to everyone=s dismay - but in the end bring
everyone to recognize the real meaning of Christmas. Highly amusing and perceptive GUIDE & AUDIO
INCLUDED.
BIG WAVE, THE by PEARL BUCK
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Families have lived for centuries in the path of the tidal waves. They are not disappointed. GUIDE
INCLUDED
BONE GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION
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This kit contains 5 copies of each of the following 6 titles in the Bone series by Jeff Smith.
Bone, Dragonslayer, Great Cow Race, Old Man’s Cave, Out of Boneville and Rock Jaw, Master of the Easter
Border.
THE BOOK THIEF by MARKUS ZUSAK
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Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War ll, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl
whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as
well as their neighbors. THIS BOOK IS TO USED BY SECONDARY CLASSES ONLY
BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS by JOHN BOYNE
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Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a
Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence. NOTE: THIS NOVEL IS FOR
SECONDARY CLASSES ONLY.
BREADWINNER by DEBORAH ELLIS
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Imagine living in a country in which women and girls are not allowed to leave the house without a man.
Imagine having to wear clothes that cover every part of your body including your face, whenever you go out.
This is life in Afghanistan, where the Taliban, members of an extreme religious group, run most of the
country. This set is intended to be used in connection with the Grade 7 & 8 curriculum strand for History and
Geography. See also The Breadwinner Trilogy collection, NS.
BREADWINNER TRILOGY by DEBORAH ELLIS
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A collection of titles by Deborah Ellis depicting life in Afghanistan where the Taliban, members of an extreme
religious group, run most of the country. Included are 10 copies of each of the Breadwinner, Paravana's
journey and Mud City. This set is intended to be used in connection with the Grade 7 & 8 curriculum strand
for History and Geography. See also the Breadwinners.
BRIAN WILDSMITH PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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11 TITLES INCLUDED: Fishes; Hunter and His Dog; North Wind and the Sun; Little Wood Duck; Owl and
the Woodpecker; Pelican; Python’s Party; Rich Man and the Shoemaker; Seasons; Squirrels; What the Moon
Saw.
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA by K. PATTERSON
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A poignant novel of friendship between Jess and Leslie who together create a magical imaginary kingdom of
Terabithia before a tragic accident occurs. A Newbery Award Winner. See also A Kid’s Guide to “Bridge to
Terabithia, VH. GUIDE & AUDIO INCLUDED.
BULLY BOYS by ERIC WALTERS
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The War of 1812 is raging: America has declared war on Britain and American troops have invaded Canada.
At 14 Tom Roberts is too young for army service. Tom wishes to be part of the action and after thwarting a
robbery, which attracts the attention of Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon, Tom soon finds him fighting for his
country alongside Fitzgibbon and the Bully Boys.
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CAGED EAGLES by ERIC WALTERS
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Set during WW II, Caged Eagles tells the story of Tadashi Fukushima and his family. They are forced by
government edict to abandon their fishing village on the northwest coast of British Columbia and along with
other Japanese Canadians, journey to an internment centre in Vancouver, where they await an uncertain
future. This book is a sequel to the award winning novel, War of the Eagles NS.
CALL OF THE WILD by JAMES HOUSTON
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This thrilling and action-packed novel of the North follows the struggle of a dog to survive in the harsh, frozen
Yukon. Audio cassette and guides included. See also the video - brief media adaptation of the story.
CAM JANSEN BOOKS AND TAPES by CAM JANSEN
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3 TITLES INCLUDED: Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball; Cam Jansen and the
Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones; Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins. GUIDES & AUDIO
INCLUDED.
CANADIAN FIRST NATIONS READING SET
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Collection of legends, graphic novels, and fiction and non-fiction resources to enhance knowledge of our First
Nations history and culture. Titles include: Across the Steel River/ Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws: the
Sugar Bush/ As long as the River Flows/ Bone Dance/ Caged Eagles/ Cross-check!/ Curve Ball/ Delaying the
Game/ Delta is My Home/ Dream Carvers/ The Elders are Watching/ False Face/ Finders Keepers/ Great
Athletes from Our First Nations/Great Women from Our First Nations/ I am Raven: a Story of Discovery/
Inuksuk Book/ Loon's Necklace/ Lost in the Barrens/ Maiden of the Mist: a Legend of Niagra Falls/ Men
of Courage from Our First Nations/ Mikissuk's Secret/ Mud Run; Murphy and Mousetrap; Napachee; Nokum
is my Teacher/ Red Sash/ Roughing/ Secrets of the Dance/ Sitting Bull's Tomahawk/ Sootface: an Ojibwa
Cinderella Story/ Sun God, Moon Witch/ Tuck and the Whale/ War of the Eagles/ We Feel Good Out Here/
When the Spirits Dance/ Which Way Should I go?
THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN BOY by ERIC WILSON
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An investigation into the kidnapping of his schoolmate leads young Tom Austen to the seedy Golden Boy
Cafe and an unexpected encounter with a desperate criminal. After getting one step too close to the
kidnappers, Tom is taken prisoner and needs all his wits to survive. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also 3 other
novel titles by Eric Wilson.
CASTLE IN THE ATTIC by E. WINTHROP
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High entertainment & adventure abound in this novel about William who finds a cardboard model castle in
the attic and is magically transported back in time to medieval days. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
CELEBRATING OUR CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
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A collection of picture books, biographies, legends and other stories that reflect and celebrate our beliefs as
Christians. Titles include: 20 Heartbeats/ As Good as Anybody/ Birdman/Do Unto Otters/Gift of the Magi/
God's Dream/ Golden Rule/ Hope is an Open Heart/ The Master's Apprentice/ Mother Teresa/ Mother
Teresa's Alms Bowl/ Naomi's Tree/ Old Turtle/ Old Turtle and the Broken Truth/ Shhh/ Short & Incredibly
Happy Life of Riley.
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by ROALD DAHL J
Reluctant readers perk up with this fantasy tale of a boy who wins a tour of the Willy Wonka chocolate
factory. GUIDES & AUDIO INCLUDED.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E.B. WHITE
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One of the best beloved children’s novels, this gentle farm tale follows the adventures of Wilbur the pig & his
friend Charlotte the spider. See also the video version. GUIDES & AUDIO INCLUDED.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB - FULL LENGTH PLAY (Adapted by Joseph Robinette) J
Full length play based on the book by E. B. White. See also video version of novel.
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THE CHILD'S ANN adapted by DEIRDRE KESSLER J
This is an easy to read adaptation of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables.
CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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Children will delight in this set of picture books filled with all the excitement and traditions of Christmas.
Included are the Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and Four Friends at Christmas by Tomie De Paola.
Fourteen titles in total.
THE CHRYSALIDS by J. WYNDHAM
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The classic science fiction tale featuring a group of telepathic boys who want to escape their post-nuclear
war society where anyone who is different is disposed of. GUIDES & AUDIO INCLUDED.
CLASSIC GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION
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A collection of graphic novels of classic literature. Includes six copies of each of the five titles listed. Titles
includes: Frankenstein/ Kidnapped/ The Man in the Iron Mask/ The Red Badge of Courage/ Treasure Island.
For Intermediate classes.
CLIFFORD NOVELS by NORMAN BRIDWELL
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TITLES INCLUDED: At the Circus; Big Red Dog; Christmas; Family; Gets a Job; Good Deeds; Grouchy
Neighbours; Halloween; Hollywood; Kittens; Pals; Riddles; Small Red Puppy; Takes a Trip; Tricks.
COLOURS PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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Why is and Orange Called an Orange? Learn all about colour with this cheery set of concept picture books
for Primary classes.
COMING TO CANADA: Opportunity or Refuge
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This set of historical fiction books includes 10 copies of Days of Terror - a story of a family fleeing their
homeland to escape the horrors of anarchy, famine and the Russian revolution; 10 copies of Footsteps in the
Snow: The Red River diary of Isobel Scott-a young girl travelling with her brother and father from Scotland to
a new and better life in Northern Canada, arrive to find nothing but hardship awaiting them. Also includes one
copy of Canada: A Nation Beckons and an activity guide. Set is packaged in an old fashioned suitcase to
enhance the feeling of immigrants arriving in Canada in the 1800's. See also: the videos, Land of Hope Vol.
1 and Land of Hope Vol. 2.
COWBOYS DON'T CRY by MARILYNN HALVORSON I
A father and his son struggle to make a new life together after the tragic death of the mother. See also the
video tape version.
CRABBE by WILLIAM BELL
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One night, just before final exams, eighteen-year-old Franklin Crabbe - smart, rich yet unhappy and a
semi-alcoholic, packs his gear and drives away into the woods to disappear completely. Totally unprepared
for bush life, Crabbe nearly perishes until he meets someone else, who has her own reasons to hide.
GENERIC GUIDE INCLUDED.
CRASH by JERRY SPINELLI
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Crash is a star football player. He torments Penn, a classmate who is everything Crash is not - friendly,
small, and a pacifist. When his beloved grandfather comes to live with his family and suffers a debilitating
stroke, Crash comes to see value in many of the things he has scorned. GUIDE INCLUDED. Novel study
for the Steps to Respect: Bullying Prevention Program-Level 2
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by MARK HADDON S
Christopher John Francis Boone is a 15-year-old boy, mathematically gifted and socially hopeless, raised in
a working-class home by parents who can barely cope with their child's quirks. He takes everything that he
sees (or is told) at faces value, and is unable to sort out the strange behaviour of his elders and peers. This
improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for
one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years. GENERIC GUIDE
INCLUDED.
DANNY CHAMPION OF THE WORLD by ROALD DAHL
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This is a father/son adventure story. Poaching is the only way Danny’s dad can survive. Their adventures are
funny spoofs of the rich.
DEALING WITH FEELINGS NOVEL COLLECTION
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22 TITLES INCLUDED: All in a Day; Always, Always; A Birthday Bike for Brimhall; How many Days to
America; I Can’t Wait; I’m Frustrated; I’m Lost; I’m Mad; I’m Proud; I Speak English for My Mom; I want It; I
want to Play; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughter; My Name is not Dummy; Old Enough for Magic; Onion Tears;
Ruthie’s Rude Friends; Tales of Amanda Pig; Tales of Oliver Pig; The Hating Book; Man who Kept the
House; What did you say Dear?
DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL COLLECTION
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Collection of legends, graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction resources to enhance knowledge of
multiculturism. Titles include: Alexandria of Africa/Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq Baboon/ Born
Confused/ Breadwinner/ Broken Glass Brought Them Together/ Caged Eagles/ Cowtail Switch & Other
African Stories/ The Day I Became a Canadian/ Does My Head Look Big in This?/ Finders Keepers/
Grandfather's Journey/ Great Women from Our First Nations/ Home of the Brave/ I Am Raven/ Kira-Kira/
Liberta/ Lost Goat Lane/ Maniac Magee/ Many Windows: Six Kids, Five Faiths, One Community/ Men of
Courage From our First Nations/ Mud City/ One Peace/ Our New Home: Immigrant Children Speak/
Paravana's Journey/ Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom/ Rules/ Ryan & Jimmy & the Well in Africa that
brought them together/ Tibet: Our Lives, Our Stories/ War of the eagles/ White Mist.
DOG ON BARKHAM STREET by MARY STOLZ
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Edward Frost wants a dog of his own. And he doesn’t want to be bullied by big, mean Martin Hastings
anymore. Neither wish seems very likely to come true, until one day wandering Uncle Josh arrives with a
beautiful collie named Argess. Suddenly everything begins to change. * A Teacher’s Guide for this novel
can be found in the Steps to Respect Curriculum: Bullying Prevention Program-Level 2
DOOR IN THE WALL by A. C. DE ANGELI
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An inspiring tale of triumph over handicap & about life in England during the middle ages. Robin, crippled son
of a great lord, proves his courage & wins his king’s recognition. Contains 25 copies of the play as well as 30
novels.
EARLY CIVILIZATIONS READING KIT: A Cross Curricular Approach J
This kit contains a collection of both fiction and non-fiction books. The six titles included are: Ancient
Greek Children-2 /Gods & Goddesses in the Daily Life of Ancient Romans-2 /It's all Greek to Me-5
/Mummies-2/Mummies in the Morning-5 /A Place in the Sun-5. Twenty one books in all.
ESCAPE FROM BIG MUDDY by ERIC WILSON
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Former Death Machine biker Billy Bones grabs Liz Austen's arm and whispers: "The password...is ... NOEL.
Remember it!" Remember it? How could she forget it? That one word launches an unforgettable road trip
across Saskatchewan aboard the Manana Banana and plunges Liz and her Metis friend Marie into a deadly
world of kidnapping, international smuggling, and a biker gang with murderous intentions. The question is:
will the girls elude the bikers' clutches and escape the dangers of Big Muddy. See also video materials on
the author. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also 3 other novel titles by Eric Wilson.
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FANTASY – ADVENTURE NOVEL COLLECTION
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Enjoy this collection of five titles by author Lloyd Alexander. Titles included are: Black Diamonds -10 /The
Book of Three-10 /The High King-6 /The Taran Wanderer-4 /The Castle of Llyr-1.
FIRST NATIONS READING SET
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Based on the Social Studies topic, "First Nation Peoples," this literacy set provides a cross-curricular
approach, combining language, social studies, science, religion, art, and drama. There are a variety of novels
at different reading levels, teacher guides, beautiful picture books, and a resource connecting Native legends
and environmental issues. The picture books would be a perfect foundation for art lessons, and the legends
make an excellent springboard for drama activities. This kit would be ideal for meeting the expectations in a
combined grade 6/7 classrooms.
FORBIDDEN CITY by WILLIAM BELL
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Seventeen-year-old Alex Jackson comes home from school to find that his father, a CBC news cameraman,
wants to take him to China's capital, Beijing. Once there, Alex finds himself on his own in Tian An Men
Square as desperate students fight the Chinese army for their freedom. Separated from his father and
carrying illegal videotapes, Alex must trust the students to help him escape. Closely based on the eyewitness
accounts of the massacre in Beijing. GUIDE INCLUDED.
FOXMAN, THE by GARY PAULSEN
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Carl and his cousin discover a shack hidden in the woods. In the shack lives the reclusive Foxman. There is
something about this man they are longing to know. What about the tragedy that should have destroyed him,
and the mystery of wilderness that keeps him alive.
FROM ANNA by JEAN LITTLE
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This is the story of ten-year-old Anna who flies from Germany to Toronto and discovers much new strength in
Canada. A great story about feeling out of place.
GIVER, THE by LOIS LOWRY
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This is a compelling, disturbing and utterly memorable novel of a future dystopian society and one boy who
rebels against everything he was brought up to believe is fair, just, and equitable. GUIDES & AUDIO
INCLUDED.
THE GOATS by BROCK COLE
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A boy & girl are stripped & marooned on a small island for the night. They are the goats. The kids at camp
think it is a great joke; its and old tradition. No harm is intended, but the goats don’t see it that way. They
want to disappear. Completely. And they do, much to everyone’s surprise.
GRAPHIC NOVELS COLLECTION I
A rich collection of Multi-genre graphic novels including adventure, fantasy and humour. Titles include:
Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws:the Sugar Bush/ Amulet:the Stonekeeper/ Artemis Fowl:the Graphic
Novel/ Beet: the Vandal Buster/ The Fog Mound:Faradawn/ George Eastman and the Kodak Camera/ Hikaru
No:Descent of the Go Master/ Into the Volcano/ Jack London's the Call of the Wild/ Jake Burton Carpenter
and the Snowboard Jellaby/ Legendz Vol 1/ Levi Strauss and Blue Jeans/ Max Finder Mystery:Collected
Casebook/ Otto's Orange Day/ Owly:Flying Lessons/ Pendragon: the Merchant of Death/ Prince of Tennis
Vol 1/ Prince of Tennis Vol 2/ Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped/ Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus
boycott/ Sardine in Outer Space/ The Fog Mound 2:Travels of Thelonious/ Twilight Zone/ Understanding
Global Warming with Max Axiom Super Scientist/ Warriors:the Lost Warrior/ Wilma Rudolph:Olympic
Track Star WJHC Hold Tight!/ WJHC on the Air!
GRAPHIC NOVELS COLLECTION SET 1
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A collection of graphic novels for intermediate grades. Titles included are: The Arrival/ Goodbye Marianne/
Into the Volcano/ Red Badge of Courage and Soccer Sabotage. There are six copies of each title. An activity
book is also included.
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GRAPHIC NOVELS COLLECTION SET 2
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A wonderful collection of graphic novels for intermediate students. Six copies each of five titles. Titles
include: The Hobbit/ Houdini the Handcuff King/ Jellaby/ No Girls Allowed and Ramp Rats. An activity guide
is also included.
GRAPHIC NOVELS COLLECTION SET 3
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A wonderful collection of graphic novels for intermediate students. There are six copies each of the five titles.
Titles include: Frankenstein/ Jellaby:Monster in the City/ Laika/ Rapunzel's Revenge and Houdini. An activity
guide is also included.
GRAPHIC NOVELS PROMOTING VISUAL LITERACY
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A collection of graphic novels for the purpose of promoting visual literacy and reflective response. There are
six copies of each title listed. Titles included: The Arrival/ Big Fat Little Lit/ Goodbye Marianne/ No Girls
Allowed/ Ramp Rats.
HALLOWEEN PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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A howling good time will be had by all with this collection of books filled with ghosts and goblins, witches and
pumpkins and even a scaredy cat. All the fright and fun of Halloween in stories and rhymes for Primary
classes.
HARRIETT THE SPY by LOUISE FITZHUGH
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Spunky Harriet, an aspiring author, spies on all her neighbours and keeps all her thoughts recorded in a
notebook which is then read by her annoyed classmates.
HATCHET by GARY PAULSEN
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13-year-old Brian survives a plane crash in the Canadian bush on the way to visit his father - but once he
realizes that the pilot is dead, he must keep himself going, with a hatchet that his mother gave him as his
only tool. A gripping Newbery Medal winner GUIDES & AUDIO INCLUDED.
HIDING EDITH: A TRUE STORY by KATHY KACER
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A young Jewish girl is caught up in the Nazi invasions of World War ll. She is always hiding. Who can help
her? Hiding Edith tells the touching, inspiring, and heartbreaking true story of one young girl affected by the
winds of history.
HISTORICAL FICTION COLLECTION GRADE 7
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A collection of stories to support and enhance the grade 7 History curriculum. Titles include: Bully Boys/ By
the Standing Stone/ Crooked River/ Esther/ Grave/ Hungry Year/ Jeremy's War 1812/ King's Daughter/
Meyer Creek/ Perilous Year/ Quarter Pie Window/ Rebellion: A Novel of Upper Canada/ Sacred Sarah/
Schooners's Revenge: Sign of the Scales/ Son of Hounds/ Under a Shooting Star/ Way Lies North.
HISTORICAL FICTION COLLECTION GRADE 8
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A collection of stories to support and enhance the grade 8 history curriculum. Titles include: Adeline's Dream/
Adventures of Tommy Smit/ Battle Scares/ Brideship/ Flags of War/ Hydrofoil Mystery/ If I Just Had 2 Wings/
Louis Riel/ The Mountain that Walked/ Ocean Between/ Promise Song/ Rebellion/ Send 1 Angel Down/ Spy
in the Shadows/ Susanna's Quill/ Very Small Rebellion/ Where the River Takes Me - Dear Canada series
HOLES by LOUIS SACHER
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Stanley, a young boy who is wrongly accused of stealing, is given a choice of going to jail or attending Camp
Green Lake, a camp that straightens out troubled children and builds character. Stanley and his family
decide that Camp Green Lake would be better than jail; this decision would change his life. GUIDE
INCLUDED. A Kid’s Video Guide to Holes is included in set. See also the NEW feature length film Holes,
(122mins.)
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE NOVELS
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This novel set consists of three titles: Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine - a mysterious suitcase arrives at a
Holocaust Education Centre and the centre's curator embarks on a journey that takes her back 70 years to
the Nazi invasion of a small Czech town which turned Hana's happy life upside-down; The Secret of Gabi's
Dresser by Kathy Hacer - the story of how a Jewish girl was hid in a dresser to escape capture from the
Slovakian soldiers; Number the Stars by Lois Lowry - in September,1943 word that the Jews were to be sent
to death camps spurs the Danish resistance, population and police to herd 7,000 Jews to Sweden and
hopefully freedom.
HOLOCAUST SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES KIT
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A collection of 9 different tiles with 5 teacher resource books. Titles include: The Underground Reporters;
Hana’s Suitcase’ The Diary of Laura’s Twin; Guardian Angel House; The Righteous Smuggler; Clara’s War,
The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser, Hiding Edith. This resource kit works very well with the Holocaust
remembrance Novel set.
HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS by THOMAS ROCKWELL
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Even the most reluctant reader enjoys this madcap tale of Billy and his bet that he can eat 15 worms in 15
days! WEB SITE INFORMATION SHEET; TEACHER GUIDE & AUDIO INCLUDED.
I AM DAVID by ANNE HOLM
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A concentration camp escape sends a boy across Europe in search of his parents and his identity.
INCREDIBLE JOURNEY by SHEILA BURNFORD
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Two dogs and a cat travel across the Canadian wilderness in search of their home and loving family. GUIDE
AND AUDIO INCLUDED.
INTERMEDIATE PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION SET 1
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A wonderful collection of picture books for intermediate students. There are six copies of each of the five
titles. Titles included are Every Human has Rights/ Gift of the Magi/ Life Doesn't Frighten Me/ Memorial and
This is the Dream. An activity guide is included.
INTERMEDIATE PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION SET 2
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A great picture book collection for intermediate classes. There are six copies of each of the five titles. Titles
included: Dream/ The Enemy/ The Librarian of Basra and Sparrow Girl. An activity guide is included.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS COLLECTION
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Collection of graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction resources. Titles include: All-Season Edie/ Amelia
Rules:What Makes You Happy/ Amelia Rules: Superheroes/ Arrival/ Boy from Earth/ Cracker/ Criss Cross/
Diary of Laura's Twin/ Eggs/ Ellen's Book of Life/ Firegirl/ Freak the Mighty/ From Charlie's Point of View/
Gravesavers/ Isabel Factor/ Janey's Girl/ Jeremy Fink & the Meaning of Life/ Johnny Kellock Died Today/
Kira-Kira/ Knucklehead/ Mercy's Birds/ Mother-Daughter Book/ Music of Dolphins/ Odd Man Out/ Out of the
Dust/ Pendragon 1:The Merchant of Death/ A Perfect Gentle Knight/ Promise Song Proud Taste for Scarlet &
Miniver/ Quiltmaker's Gift/ Raspberry House Blues/ Righteous Smuggler/ Rodzina/ Rules/ Sea of Trolls/
Skinnybones & the Wrinkle Queen/ Slave Girl/True Confessions for Charlotte Doyle/ Voyageur/ Waiting to
Dive/ WJCH Hold Tight/ WJCH on the Air.
IRON MAN by TED HUGHES
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A young boy makes friends with a sea robot and they work together to save the world. GUIDE INCLUDED.
ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS by SCOTT O’DELL
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1960 Newbery Award novel based on a true story of an Indian girl who lived alone on an island for 18 years.
Theory is developed as a narrative written by the girl in 1844. WEB GUIDE; TEACHER’S GUIDE AND
AUDIO INCLUDED
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JACOB TWO-TWO MEETS THE HOODED FANG by MORDECAI RICHLER J
Jacob, youngest in the family & who repeats everything twice in order to be heard, has a fantasy adventure.
AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
JACOB'S LITTLE GIANT by BARBARA SMUCKER
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Jacob, a Mennonite boy, learns responsibility when he becomes guardian for a pair of Canadian geese.
KING’S EQUAL by KATHERINE PATERSON
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A dying king makes his son his heir - on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his
equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth - where is this woman?
KITE RUNNER by KHALED HOSSEINI
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An epic exploration of the ties that bind sons to fathers and boyhood friends to one another - and of the
forces, that tears them apart. An uncommon bond between Amir, the son of wealthy merchant and his
servant and constant companion is torn apart during the dying years of the Afghan monarchy. Years later
Amir tries to right past wrongs against the only true friend he ever had.
LIFE DURING WORLD WAR II
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A collection of books dealing with life as it was for people living through the war years. Set contains the Kit
Pearson fiction trilogy books - The Sky is falling; Looking at the moon; and The Lights go on again. (10
copies of each title) Also included are five copies of the picture book One Thousand Tracings: Healing the
wounds of World War ll by Lita Judge. This is a beautifully illustrated book that is a tribute to Lita's
grandparents who organized a relief effort and sent countless packages of food, clothing and shoes to
Germany during the Second World War.
LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. LEWIS J
Classic fantasy set in the magical land of Narnia where enchanted creatures live and fierce battles are fought
between good and evil. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
LORD OF THE FLIES by WILLIAM GOLDING
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Lord of the Flies is a thought-provoking novel authored by William Golding in 1954. The book describes in
detail the horrific exploits of a band of young children who make a striking transition from civilized to barbaric.
Lord of the Flies commands a pessimistic outlook that seems to show that man is inherently tied to society,
and without it, we would likely return to savagery. Symbolism played an important part in the development of
story. This narrative technique is used to give significance to certain people or objects, which represent some
other figure. This novel set is intended for ESL applications at the Secondary level. Teacher Guide,
author info and quiz included.
LOST IN THE BARRENS by FARLEY MOWATT
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Two daring boys battle the elements when they become lost in the Canadian North, suffering snow blindness
and near starvation. GUIDE INCLUDED.
LOST TREASURE OF CASA LOMA by ERIC WILSON
Mystery set in the famous castle of Casa Loma in Toronto.
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THE LOYALISTS AND COMING TO CANADA READING SET I
An array of resources to support the grade 7/8 Social Science program. Includes these following historical
fiction books: Alone in an untamed land: The Filles du Roi diary of Helene St. Onge. (8); Banished From Our
Home: The Acadian diary of Angelique Richard (8); The Hollow Tree (12); With Nothing but our courage: The
Loyalist diary of Mary MacDonald (8); also includes the non-fiction title Coming to Canada (8) and one
teacher guide Teaching with Dear Canada Series. See also the video series Scattering of Seeds available at
LMC.
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THE MAGIC OF MEM FOX PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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A collection of several picture books all written by Mem Fox. Included in the kit is the book "Reading Magic"
written by Mem Fox on how to read to children.
MANIAC MAGEE by JERRY SPINELLI (
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An amazing boy turns up in a small town of Two Mills and takes it by storm in this cross between a tall tale
and a morality play. Winner of the Newbery Award. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
MIDDLE AGES COLLECTION
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A collection of several titles revolving around life in the Middle Ages. Titles include Castle Diary: The Journal
of Tobias Burgess by Richard Platt; The King's Equal by Katherine Patterson; and Knights of the Round
Table adapted by Gwen Gross along with other books about Castles, Medieval Monks, and life in general
during the middle ages. See also: The Door in the Wall novels. Another story set in the Middle Ages.
MIDNIGHT FOX by BETSY BYARS
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The fox he comes to love, while vacationing at his uncle’s farm one summer, fascinates a city boy. See
listings for other novels by this author.
MIXED READERS for JR/INT
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This set of Junior/Intermediate readers contains 11 different titles with a total of 38 books. Titles included: 3Among the Hidden; 3-Crash; 5-Days of Terror, 3-From Anna, 5-From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs..... ;
3- Holes; 4-Into the Dream; 1-Incredible Journey; 4-Midnight Fox; 5-Summer of the Swans, 4-There's a Boy
in the Girl's Bathroom; 5-White Mist; 4-Wrinkle in Time. Guides included: Among the Hidden; Crash; Holes;
Summer of the Swans; There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom; Wrinkle in Time.
MONICA HUGHES COLLECTION
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5 TITLES INCLUDED: Blaine’s Way; Dream Catcher; Hunter in the Dark; My Name is Paula Popavich; The
Promise.
MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE by BEVERLY CLEARY
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Ralph S. Mouse is the imaginative and exciting, adventuresome mouse who rides a motorcycle. WEB
ACTIVITY SHEET; TEACHER GUIDE & AUDIO INCLUDED.
MUNSCH NOVELS by ROBERT MUNSCH
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10 TITLES INCLUDED: Boy in the Drawer; David’s Father; The Dark; Fifty Below Zero; I Have to Go;
Johnathon Cleaned Up; Millicent and the Wind; Mortimer; Mud Puddle; Thomas’ Snowsuit.
MURDER AT THE VICARAGE by AGATHA CHRISTIE
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Death in the village sends Miss Marple in search of a killer who may strike again. See also other titles by this
author.
MURDER ON THE CANADIAN by ERIC WILSON
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Young detectives are challenged by a murder mystery as they cross Canada. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also
3 other novel titles by Eric Wilson.
MY FIRST PICTURE BIBLE STORIES
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This is an exciting collection of one hundred and twenty-five beloved stories from Scripture retold in a style
that will capture your child's imagination and heart. These timeless tales engage children with fascinating
adventures of biblical heroes and heroines as well as inspire them with examples of God's love and concern.
Catholic Edition. Class set of 33 books. Booking period is one month.
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NELSON NOVELS COLLECTION
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3 TITLES INCLUDED: Mice in Centre Field; Mice at Centre Ice; Face Off in Moscow. 39 books in total.
NEVER CRY WOLF by FARLEY MOWAT
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True story of life among Arctic wolves. The writer is sent to study the wolf population. They study one another
and learn some surprising facts. See also: Lost in the Barrens and Owls in the Family as well as VH, 400773.
NEXT SPRING AN ORIOLE by GLORIA WHELAN
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It is Libby Mitchell's tenth birthday. It is also the day that she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and
set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Effectively captures the ruggedness
of pioneer life without dwelling on its harshness. WEB GUIDE INCLUDED
NORTH BY NIGHT by KATHERINE AYERS
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Through sixteen-year-old Lucinda's journal entries and letters to and from her family and friends, readers
learn about her work with the Underground Railroad in a small Ohio town. The fast paced, well-researched
narrative provides insight into the social and political mores of the time and the dangers faced by those
working to help slaves to freedom.
NUMBER THE STARS by LOIS LOWRY
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Set in Denmark during World War II, two young girls, best friends, pretend to be sisters so that a Jewish
family can escape the Holocaust. Newbery Award novel. WEB BASED GUIDE; TEACHER GUIDE AND
AUDIO INCLUDED.
NUMERACY PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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A bright and colourful concept book collection that will show Primary classes how learning numbers can be
as easy as one, two, three.
OUTSIDERS by S.E. HINTON
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A classic portrait of lower class and middle class struggle as seen through the eyes of Pony Boy who has a
running feud with a middle class gang. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED. See also the video version –
400535,VH and 603713,NS That Was Then, This is Now.
OWLS IN THE FAMILY by FARLEY MOWAT
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A fictionalized biography of Farley Mowatt, writer and naturalist, who grew up in Saskatchewan & Ontario,
with a great & changing collection of animals ranging from frogs & snakes to dogs and other pets. Full of
nature, wit and humour. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also VH Canadian Classics for an excerpt.
PAULSEN COLLECTION
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11 TITLES INCLUDED: Canyons; Crossing; Dogsong; Foxman; Hatchet; The Island; The River; Tracker;
Voyage of the Frog; Winter Room; Woodsong. See also NS The Foxman.
PEARL, THE by JOHN STEINBECK
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A poor Mexican farmer discovers that a rare pearl will not buy tranquillity or happiness for his family. AUDIO
& GUIDE INCLUDED.
PICTURE BOOKS TO ENHANCE THE CATHOLIC GRADUTE EXPECTIONS PJI
The kit contains 21 different picture books that relate to the Catholic Graduate themes. LDCSB
generated teacher’s guide is included.
PICTURE BOOKS INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS WILL LOVE
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A collection of five picture books for intermediate students.Titles included: The Arrival/ The Invention of Hugo
Cabret/ The Mysteries of Harris Burdick/ The Red Tree/ Tea With Milk. Also included is a learning through
literacy book discussing the use of graphic novels in the classroom.
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PINBALLS, THE by BETSY BYARS
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Three foster children become fast friends and decide to work together to take control of their lives.
AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED. See listings for other novels by this author.
PIT PONY by JOYCE BARKHOUSE
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If Willie could have his dream, he would go to Sable Island and ride free over the sand dunes on the back of
a wild horse. Instead, 11-year-old Willie must work in the coalmines of Caper Breton, hardly ever seeing the
light of day. But, with the help of Gem, the gentle pit pony, he discovers that things aren’t always as bad as
they seem. A surprising event reveals that miracles can happen, even in a coalmine.
PLANT THAT ATE DIRTY SOCKS by NANCY MCARTHUR J
A story of fantasy and fun involving how a family reacts to the introduction of a strange plant.
PRINCE & THE PAUPER by MARK TWAIN
Based on the classic by C.S. Lewis. See also the VHS program.
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QUESTION OF LOYALTY by BARBARA GREENWOOD
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Finding the wounded rebel in the barn is just the beginning or Deborah’s troubles. She is torn between the
father she has always trusted to be right, and the wounded boy who begs for her help. A gripping story of
divided loyalties. GUIDE INCLUDED
RAMONA THE PEST by BEVERLY CLEARLY
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Ramona and her adventures in the neighbourhood and a kindergarten are full of mischief and fun.
AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
REBEL GLORY BY SIGMUND BROWER
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A string of accidents threaten to knock the hockey team out of the playoffs
THE ROAD by CORMAC McCARTHY
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A nameless man and his son struggle to survive after a nuclear war destroys modern civilization. McCarthy's
poetic, concise prose elevates this dystopian novel above the rest of the genre as he shows how love and
faith endure. WARNING: THIS NOVEL IS FOR MATURE STUDENTS AND INTENDED FOR USE IN
GRADES 11 & 12 ONLY. Please do not order for grade levels below the senior level. Set includes 18 copies
and Guide.
ROUND SLICE OF THE MOON by FRAN NEWMAN
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An excellent collection of poetry for young people. Student materials included. AUDIO INCLUDED.
RUBEN, GRANDPA JACOB’S FIRST CHRISTMAS DONKEY
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This book provides readers of all ages with a grandparent's perspective on the Christmas Story
SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES by ELEANOR COERR J
When Sadako discovers that she must be hospitalised for leukaemia after the dropping of the Atom bomb in
Japan, she hopes to ward off death by making one thousand paper cranes. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
See also the VHS.
THE SAINTS READING KIT
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A beautiful collection of pictures books depicting the lives of many of our Saints. 11 books in total.
SAM, BANGS AND MOONSHINE by EVALINE NESS
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A small girl learns an important but tragic lesson. Picture format. Caldecott winner.
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SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL by P. MCGLAUGHLIN
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A simply told but profound novel describing the life of Sarah, a mail-order bride as she marries a widower
with two children and lives on his pioneer, austere farm. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also Skylark, NS.
SCIENCE CONNECTIONS FOR INTERMEDIATES
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A collection of fiction and non-fiction resources on all the sciences for grade seven and eight students. There
are 23 titles included: 50 Ways to Save the Earth/ Ape/ Bone From a Dry Sea/ City Hawk: the Story of Pale
Male/ Climate Change/ Curse of the Viking Grave/ Dirt on Dirt/ Earth Matters/ Extinct Files/ My Science
Project/ Extra, Extra!/ Fairy-tale News from the Hidden Forest/ Forestry A-Z/ Geology Rocks:Soil/ Gleam &
Glow/ Hydrofoil Mystery/ I Wonder Why There's a hole in the Sky and other Questions about the
Environment/ Introducing Landforms/ Monarch & Milkweed/ Pale Male Citizen Hawk of New York City/ Red
Rock:a Graphic Fable/ This is Your Life Cycle: With Special Guest Dahlia the Dragonfly/ Try This at
Home:Planet-Friendly Projects for Kids/ White Mist/ You Can Save the Planet: 50 Ways You Can Make a
Difference.
SELF ESTEEM, SELF WORTH READING COLLECTION
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Collection of graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction resources about self esteem. Titles included: 121 Express
/ Amelia's Bully Survival Guide / Amelia's Guide to Gossip / Black Sunshine of Goody Pryne & Sarah
Withrow / Bullying / Crash / Do Unto Otters / Don't Laugh at Me / Egghead / Feather Brain / Fouling Out /
Freak the Mighty / Goats / Golden Rule /House of the Scorpion / Impossible Things / Jellaby / Max the
Mighty/ Maze / Orange Shoes / Out of Order / Pigboy / Riding the Tiger / Rules / Sparks / That Girl Lucy
Moon / Vive la Paris / Yeny & the Children for Peace.
SHANE by JACK SCHAEFER
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The unforgettable novel of a boy’s love and a gunman’s struggle to escape his past. GUIDE INCLUDED.
SHATTERED by ERIC WALTERS
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In order to pass social studies, fifteen-year-old Ian must complete community volunteer service. Choosing to
work at "The Club sounds like fun, until he arrives at what turns out to be a soup kitchen for the homeless in
an unsafe part of the city. After a near-mugging, from which he is saved by a fierce, pipe-wielding homeless
man, Ian figures this will probably be the most depressing and scary assignment he has ever had to
complete. In this gripping tale, Ian learns about the world, and he is not at all prepared. GENERIC GUIDE
INCLUDED.
SILVERWING by KENNETH OPPEL
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Shade is a young Silverwing bat, the runt of his colony, determined to prove himself on the long and
dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum, millions of wing-beats to the south. During a storm, he is swept
out over the ocean - away from his family, his friends, and the only life he has ever known. Alone and
frightened as winter fast approaches and temperatures plunge, Shade sets out on a remarkable journey to
rejoin his colony in the south.
SKYLARK by PATRICIA MACLACHLAN
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Skylark is the sequel to the story Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. The summer Sarah came to
the prairie from Maine a drought turned the land dry and brown. Fires swept across the fields, so Sarah took
Anna and Caleb back east, where they would be safe. Maine was beautiful but Anna missed home and her
Papa. She began to wonder if she and Caleb and Sarah and Papa would ever be a family again?
SNOWBOUND by HARRY MAZER
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Troubled boy and girl are thrown together in a vast wilderness and must fight against implacable natural
forces to survive. GUIDE INCLUDED.
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SOLDIER BOYS by DAVID RICHARDS
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A bugle boy stows away on a train, dreaming of glory, to help fight the Metis rebels. A Metis boy takes his
father's gun and enlists as a scout to spy on the English camp. In a steep coulee, off the South
Saskatchewan River, they meet face to face in the Battle of Fish Creek. The Battle, in 1885, was a turning
point in Canada's history. An impeccably researched, wonderfully dramatic novel of the Riel Rebellion and
those who put it down.
SPEAK TO THE EARTH by WILLIAM BELL
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Fifteen-year-old Bryan Troupe is indifferent to the bitter dispute between loggers and "tree-huggers" that
splits the community of Nootka Harbour on Vancouver Island. But when a similar rift divides his own family
and affects his relationship with his girlfriend, Bryan becomes relentlessly drawn into the centre of a
environmental conflict that shatters his entire way of life. GUIDE INCLUDED.
SPORTS COLLECTION by MATT CHRISTOPHER
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6 TITLES INCLUDED with 47 books in total. For readers looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels.
Catch that Pass; Diamond Champs; Face Off; Soccer Halfback; Hit Away Kid as well as the Angel Park All
Stars books.
SPORTS SERIES-High Interest Low Vocabulary
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22 TITLES INCLUDED. Thirty- five books in total. Big Time; Break Away; Dirt Rider; Glory Girl; Hitter; Rivals;
Sixth Man; Willie’s Choice; Making the Team; Big Base Hit; Winning Streak; What A Catch; Rookie Star;
Pressure Play; Line Drive; Championship Game; Superstar Team; Stroke of Luck; Safe at First; Up to Bat;
Play off; All Together Now. Good for ESL classes.
STARTING SCHOOL PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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A collection of storybooks filled with colourful illustrations and happy stories about starting school, taking field
trips and learning that school can be fun.
STONE FOX by JOHN REYNOLDS GARDINER
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Ten-year-old Willy enters the National Dogsled Race in Alaska to win the prize money to save the family farm
from the tax collector- but he must beat the Indian champion, Stone Fox. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED. An
exciting easy to read story.
STORIES OF THE CANADIAN NORTH NOVEL COLLECTION I
A collection of mixed titles by author James Houston. Ten copies each of the titles: Black Diamonds; Frozen
Fire and Ice Swords.
STORM WARNING by MONICA HUGHES
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Sandra Williams seems like an ordinary teenager, on holidays with her family at a Northern Ontario resort
town. That’s what she wants Bryan MacDonald to think when a friendly marina operator teams Sandra and
Brian up as scuba partners. But this is no random pairing – Sandra and her family have methodically tracked
Bryan down to this lakeside town, where Bryan’s wealthy family is known and respected. Only Bryan can
help Sandra solve a terrible mystery that unknowingly links the two families in a tragic history.
SUMMER OF THE SWANS by BETSY BYARS
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A Newbery Award winner, this exceptionally well- written novel features 14-year-old Sara who loves, but is
embarrassed by her mentally retarded younger brother who disappears. During her frantic search for him,
Sara discovers many insights about herself and her broken family. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING by JUDY BLUME J
Peter Hatcher suffers through the antics of his two and a half-year-old brother. This story is especially good
for reading aloud. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
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TERRY FOX: A CANADIAN HERO
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Chosen as one of the Greatest Canadians, Terry Fox's magnificent achievement of raising over $24 million
dollars for cancer research before he died, makes him a true Canadian hero. Through fiction and fact this
reading set provides stories of that achievement. Set includes the following: one copy of Terry Fox His Story;
five copies of Terry Fox: A Story of Hope; fifteen copies of the fiction novel Run by Eric Walters.
THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW by S.E. HINTON
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Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers for as long as they can remember. Now things are changing.
Byron’s growing up, and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just lives for the thrill of the
moment. The two are growing apart – but holding on- until Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark.
Then Bryon faces a terrible decision – one that will change both of their lives forever.
THERE'S A BOY IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM by LOUIS SACHER
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The hero is a terror in the fifth grade until someone finally sees through his act. * A Teacher’s Guide for this
novel can be found in the Steps to Respect Curriculum: Bullying Prevention Program-Level 2
THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING AT MACDONALD HALL by GORDON KORMAN
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The adventures of a group of boys who act out all the school cliches in a humorous, refreshing way.
TILL ALL THE STARS HAVE FALLEN (POETRY)
This is a box of collected poetry for junior grades.
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TIME TRAVEL NOVEL COLLECTION
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A collection of novels for intermediate grades that revolve around time travel. Titles included are: An
Acceptable Time; Devil’s Arithmatic; Root Cellar; Voices after Midnight and Who is Frances Rain?
TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by PHILLIP PEARSE
Behind a secret door lies a world out of real space and time.
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TOMIE DePAOLA PICTURE BOOK COLLECTION
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This reading kit contains an assortment of Tomie's books to acquaint Primary students with this very talented
author/illustrator's work. Titles included are Bill and Pete/ Cat on the Doverfell/ Charlie Needs a New Cloak/
Clown of God/ Flick/ Giorgio's Village/ Helga's Dowry/Jingle the Christmas Clown/ Kid's Cat Book/ Legend of
Old Befana/ Mysterious Giant of Barletta/ Oliver Button is a Sissy/ Strega Nona/ Strega Nona's Magic
Lessons/ Things to Make and Do on Valentine’s Day/ Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose/ Tony's Bread/
Triumphs of Fuzzy Fogtop/ The Surprise Party/ The Wuggie Norple Story.
TOO COOL TO READ
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Collection of fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels to entice intermediate students.Titles include/ Bang/ Boy
Who Couldn't Die/ Brett Favre:All-Time Leader/ City of Ember/ Daredevil Club/ Don't Touch That! Book of
Gross, Poisonous, Downright Icky Plants & Critters/ Encyclopedia Horrifica/ Every Minute on Earth/ Extreme
Nature Q & A/ Forensic Evidence:Prints/ Frankenstein/ Gotcha/ Guinness 2009 World Records/ Guinness
World Records:to the Extreme/ Hockey Trivia for Kids 2/ In a Flash/ Invention of Hugo Cabrett/ Iqbal/ Klutz
Hood/ Lockdown/ Lord Loss-Demonata Bk 1/ Mystery of UFO's Peak Survival/ Pendragon:Merchant of
Death/ Rebel Glory/ Robots/ Smart-opedia:the Amazing Book About Everything/ Soldier X/ Stormbreaker/
Tears of a Tiger/ Toe Tagged:True Stories from the Morgue/ Ultimate Survival Guide for Boys/ Avalon High
Coronation/ Cartooning:the Ultimate Character Design Book/ Chat Room/ Chock full of Chocolate/ Double
Identity/ Everywear/ Fantastic Female Filmmakers/ For Girls Only/ Girl Named Disaster/ Goodbye Marianne/
Hypnotized/ Isabel Factor/ Kira-Kira/ Me and the Blondes/ Myspace/ Our Planet/ Perfect Gentle Knight/
Planet Girl Centsibility/ River Runs Orange/ Safe as Houses/ Slave Girl/ Stargirl/ Start to Appliqué/ Start to
Felt/ Twilight Zone/ WJHC on the air. 2 boxes in set, one girls will love and one boys will love.
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TRAPPED IN ICE by ERIC WALTERS
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When thirteen-year-old Helen and her eleven-year-old brother Michael head off on an Arctic expedition,
neither realizes just how extraordinary this trip will be. An early freeze-over of the ocean traps the ship in ice.
In her diary Helen records the fate of the crew and her family as they leave the ship and try to make their way
across the shifting ice floes, through blinding blizzards and past hungry polar bears to safety on solid land.
TREASURE OF ALPHEUS WINTERBORN by JOHN BELLAIRS
A millionaire eccentric keeps everyone guessing about a hidden treasure.
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TUCK EVERLASTING by NATALIE BABBIT
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A family's secret of eternal youth becomes known to an outsider. He must deal with it and them. AUDIO AND
GUIDE INCLUDED.
UNDERGROUND TO CANADA by BARBRA SMUCKER
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The story of the Underground Railway that brought slaves from the South to Canada is described through the
story of two young girls who escape and make their way to freedom. GUIDE INCLUDED.
VAMPIRES OF OTTAWA by ERIC WILSON
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Liz Austen discovers the strange world of Baron Nicolai Zaba, a man who lives in constant fear within the
walls of his gloomy estate known as Blackwater. GUIDE INCLUDED. See also other Eric Wilson titles in this
listing.
VINYL CAFE DIARIES by STUART MCLEAN
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This is a collection of stories about record store owner Dave, his long-suffering wife Morley, and their kids
Stephanie and Sam. Short story series written by Canadian broadcaster Stuart McLean
WAITING FOR THE RAIN by SHEILA GORDON
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As tension mounts in South Africa, two boys, one white, one black, find their relationship in crisis when they
realize the differences in their beliefs. Can the two hold on to the relationship that began before the turmoil
shattered their dreams?
WAR OF 1812 READING SET
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Based on the Social Studies topic "War of 1812" this literacy set provides a cross-cultural approach. Included
are the following: ten copies of Bully Boys with guide; ten copies of Whispers of War: The War of 1812 Diary
of Susanna Merritt; eight copies of A Story of Courage: Laura Record; one copy of The War of 1812: Against
the States; one copy of Rebellions which is based on and carefully linked to the CBC/Radio-Canada series
Canada: A People's History. This set will be ideal for meeting the expectations of the Grade 7 History
classes.
WAR OF THE EAGLES by ERIC WALTERS
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Jed's English father serves as a fighter pilot during WW II while he and his mother return to her Tsimshian
community on Canada's west Coast. Jed is hired to help out at a nearby army base and is presented with a
military jacket. Jed's allegiance to his country is challenged when his best friend's family along with other
members of the nearby Japanese village, are declared enemy aliens and told to prepare to leave the coast.
Jed must decide where his loyalty really belongs; to his country's rigid code, or to the truth that lies in his
native soul. See also Caged Eagles, NS.
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WE ALL FALL DOWN by ERIC WALTERS
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September 10,2001 is the day Will is to spend at his father's office as part of a school assignment and Will
would rather sleep in than go to his father's office on the eighty-fifth floor of the south building of the World
Trade Centre in Manhattan. In this fast-paced and dramatic new novel by bestselling author Eric Walters, Will
discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to affect the world. As Will's new teacher
says, tomorrow "might be an experience that changes your entire life". See also other Eric Walters titles in
this listing.
THE WELL by MILDRED D. TAYLOR
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During a drought the Logan family shares their well water with their neighbours, black and whites alike. But
Hammer finds it hard to share with Charlie Simms, who torments them because they are black. Hammer’s
pride and Charlie’s meanness are a dangerous combination, and tensions between the boys build and build until they explode. Novel study for the Steps to Respect: Bullying Prevention Program-Level 2
WENDY AND THE BULLIES by NANCY K. ROBINSON
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This is a sensitively done story about the real-life problem of bullying. * A Teacher’s Guide for this novel can
be found in the Steps to Respect Curriculum: Bullying Prevention Program-Level 2
WHIPPING BOY by SID FLEISCHMAN
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Newbery Award winner, this fantasy novel features Roland, a bratty prince, who trades places with his
whipping boy and learns, through a series of adventures, what life is all about. AUDIO & GUIDES
INCLUDED.
WOLF RIDER by AVI
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Tension and suspense abound in this novel featuring teenager Andy Zadinski’s search for a psychotic killer.
WORDLESS PICTURE BOOKS COLLECTION
PJI
Twenty-six picture books suitable for use by all grade levels as early readers or for classes that are studying
the making of picture books.
WRINKLE IN TIME by MADELEN L’ENGLE
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Meg, her little brother Charles, and friend Calvin endure a harrowing trip through time to rescue their scientist
father. AUDIO & GUIDE INCLUDED.
YANG THE THIRD & HER IMPOSSIBLE FAMILY by L. NAMIOKA
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Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to "be American." It's hard, since
her family sticks to its Chinese customs, which can be embarrassing in public. Still, Mary wants to be best
friends with popular Holly Hanson. She sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. The trouble
is that Mary's family can't afford a cat, and the kitten could damage their prized musical instruments. To
prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family. It
won't be easy. * A Teacher’s Guide for this novel can be found in the Steps to Respect Curriculum: Bullying
Prevention Program - Level 2
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