The Traveling Circus by Marie-Louise Gay Marie-Louise Gay has written a series of books in which Charlie and his family travel the world. There’s Travels With My Family, On the Road Again, Summer in the City and the latest installment, The Travelling Circus. Charlie’s parents are quite adventurous and often take their children to obscure […]
By Erin DionneDo you love a good mystery? Well then, Moxie and the art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne may just be what you’re looking for. This treasure-hunt story is based on the real events of an art heist. Our main character, Moxie, and her best friend Ollie have a great summer planned. They […]
By Tedd ArnoldWill Fly Guy make a good pet? Read this Easy Reader to find out!This easy reader is recommended for step 2 readers. There are many great pictures and Tedd Arnold has created simple chapters so this is a wonderful introduction to chapter books. Author Tedd Arnold has won many awards and praise for […]
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild By Peter Brown Mr. Tiger lives in a proper town with proper buildings. He and all his animal friends wear fancy clothes and hats, and know just how to behave at all times. They walk on two feet instead of four, and they say things like “Good day” and “I suppose”. […]
By Shannon HaleFrom the Ever After High series comes The Unfairest of Them All. This is book 2 in the Ever After series. Shannon Hale has a writing style that includes mistakes, silly jokes and cheesy puns, which are delightfully endearing. Readers follow Raven, the daughter of Evil Queen, and Apple, the daughter of Snow […]
Safe As Houses by Eric Walters How would you feel if you were home with a babysitter during a rainstorm when the city started to flood? Would you be scared? Would you wonder when your parents were getting home? On October 15th, 1954, this is exactly what happens to David and Suzie and their babysitter, […]
By Jennifer A. NielsenThis one was recommended to me by a young patron. She was so enthusiastic and told me that she had read the entire book in one night. I was intrigued by her excitement and so I snatched it off the shelves and I too read The False Prince in just one night! […]
by Jo Rioux This graphic novel takes place in a fantastic world, where monsters cross over into human lands and it is up to the monster tamers to send them back. First in a series by Jo Riuox, the Golden Twine tells the story of Suri, a young girl with big dreams of becoming the […]
A Hole In My Heartby Rie Charles Set in North Vancouver in 1959, 12 year old Nora, who’s mother has recently passed, has moved from Penticton for her father’s work. Her two older sisters are also there as nurses in training. Nora feels isolated and neglected by her father, who is withdrawn and refuses to […]
By R.J PalacioThis is a must read, not only an award winner but also high acclaim from young and old. This is a wonderful story about a boy, home schooled for his entire life he is placed in a private school. Going from a protected environment and placed in a typical middle school where superficial […]