In this prequel to the popular Shu-Li chapter books, Shu-Li and Tamara and Shu-Li and Diego (Tradewind), celebrated author Paul Yee brings young readers further adventures of Shu-Li, just as she moves into her new home. She has trouble adjusting to her new neighbourhood but finds surprising help from a magic pear tree in the back garden.
A story about friendship, honor, and bravery—now in paperback. For David Nathan, Copenhagen is the most beautiful city in the world. Even Nazis in the street can’t make Copenhagen ugly. But life has changed since the soldiers arrived. His parents are always worried. And his older sister goes to school early and comes home late. Sometimes she doesn’t come home at all! David’s father is a baker, and since the war began, butter and cream are very hard to find. So David is amazed when his father makes a “special order” of cream-filled chocolate éclairs. But when no one comes to pick up the éclairs, David is asked to run a very special errand. It’s an errand that will change his life . . . forever. Joan Betty Stuckner’s early chapter book brings an important time period to light in a way that is thrilling, inspirational, and age-appropriate for Stepping Stone readers. From the Trade Paperback edition.
In 1907 Vancouver, Canada, after helping unearth a skeleton to be returned for burial in China, fourteen-year-old Bing experiences strange events that cause him to confront his fear of both ghosts and of his father.
Though disappointed that their new neighbor is an adult who doesn't play hockey, Kezie, Patrick, and Jed turn their efforts toward teaching him to be the perfect stepfather for his two stepchildren who will soon be moving in with him.
The disembodied howls of the Graveyard Hounds threaten to bring disaster to Mike and Annie's town . . . . It's October. Storms rage, fires break out, and a mysterious visitor appears. When the dogs in town lose their barks, Mike and Annie set out to solve the mystery. They follow the clues and uncover scary secrets from the past. Can Mike and Annie stop the deadly curse of the Graveyard Hounds?
An American Library Association Youth Media Award Stonewall Honor Book Ray Liu knows he should be happy. He lives in a big suburban house with all the latest electronic gadgets, and even finds plenty of time to indulge in his love of gaming. He needs the escape. It’s tough getting grades that will please his army veteran father, when speaking English is still a struggle. And he can’t quite connect with his peers at high school -- Chinese immigrants like himself but who seem to have adjusted to North American life more easily. Then comes the fateful day when his father accesses Ray’s internet account, and discovers Ray has been cruising gay websites. Before Ray knows what has hit him, his belongings have been thrown on the front lawn, and he has been kicked out. Angry,defiant, Ray heads to downtown Toronto. In short order he is robbed, beaten up and seduced, and he learns the hard realities of life on the street. Could he really sell himself for sex? Lots of people use their bodies to make money -- athletes, actors, models, pop singers. If no one gets hurt, why should anyone care?
Shu-Li and her friend Diego face the challenge of taking care of Baxter, a neighbor's dog, and when Baxter runs away they must break the news to its owner.