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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
Children of War
Deborah Ellis, author of the Breadwinner series, interviews Iraqi refugee children in this companion to Off to War: Voices of Soldiers’ Children.
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ages 11
and up
/ grades 6
and up
Dead Man's Gold and Other Stories
Ten ghost stories dramatize the history of Chinese immigration to North America, from the gold rush of the late 1850s to the Cultural Revolution.
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Easy Avenue
In this novel based on Great Expectations, Brian Doyle does a brilliant job of dealing with the issue of class and all its implications.
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Besides detailing the barriers the youngsters encounter just to play the sport, Rosner cleverly weaves in a story of how they face a difficult decision early on in their careers and how their infinite love for a family member cements their choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Accolades_5_Auth":"Sam Laskaris, Toronto sports writer","OtherText_Back_cover_copy_0":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA work of historical fiction that provides young readers with some historical context for today’s conflict in Eastern Europe — describing life in a Russia-annexed country under the brutal regime of a Soviet police state. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToday’s readers will connect with the kid’s-eye view of playing hockey at its most unencumbered and joyful — shinny on a lumpy outdoor rink, second-hand skates, no helmets or pads, and two rubber boots as goalposts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe novel has been carefully researched and draws on the real-life experiences of individuals who lived in Communist Prague and Soviet Russia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe incredible escape by train is based on a true incident that took place in 1951, when a Czech engineer rammed a train through the Czechoslovakia\/Germany border, allowing many passengers to flee the Soviet regime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Description_for_R_0":"\u003cp\u003eFor one month, we skate twice a week in the dim light from the street, though on clear nights we play by moonlight. I can feel where Denys and Andrej are in the shadows, hear the movement of the puck and know how fast it’s going and how far it will travel. Sometimes I even pass the puck to them blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one long month, this is our only hockey life. And for one long month, Alex asks every day where our father is and when he’s coming home.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA work of historical fiction that provides young readers with some historical context for today’s conflict in Eastern Europe — describing life in a Russia-annexed country under the brutal regime of a Soviet police state. \u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003eToday’s readers will connect with the kid’s-eye view of playing hockey at its most unencumbered and joyful — shinny on a lumpy outdoor rink, second-hand skates, no helmets or pads, and two rubber boots as goalposts. \u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003eThe novel has been carefully researched and draws on the real-life experiences of individuals who lived in Communist Prague and Soviet Russia. \u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003eThe incredible escape by train is based on a true incident that took place in 1951, when a Czech engineer rammed a train through the Czechoslovakia\/Germany border, allowing many passengers to flee the Soviet regime.\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003eRosner strikes just the right balance ... She maintains suspense through strategic pacing as Lukas encounters peril.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn absorbing window into recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_1":"Readers will cheer for Lukas and Denys, fear for their safety, and rejoice when the siblings get to play hockey. A book sure to delight sports and historical fiction fans.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_2":"This riveting story about sorting truth from lies and when to blur the lines between, will appeal to young sports fans and historians alike.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Historical Novel Society","OtherText_Review_3":"This excellent book for young readers provides much historical information about the time of Soviet rule in Eastern Europe, as well as fun descriptions of hockey skills.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Children's Literature Comprehensive Database","OtherText_Review_4":"[Rosner]\u0026nbsp;seamlessly integrates facts into the narrative ... giving the basic information needed to understand the historical context without losing the thread of the story.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"CM: Canadian Review of Materials","OtherText_Review_5":"Hockey fans and any reader who enjoys a good adventure story will like this historical fiction ... An exciting read.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Winnipeg Free Press","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1963, under the brutal Communist regime, two hockey-loving brothers must throw a game in a Soviet-Czech tournament to help their imprisoned father.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"EPUB, reflowable","PublicationDate":"2024-09-03","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1963, under the brutal Communist regime, two hockey-loving brothers must throw a game in a Soviet-Czech tournament to help their imprisoned father.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 6
Eyes on the Ice
In 1963, under the brutal Communist regime, two hockey-loving brothers must throw a game in a Soviet-Czech tournament to help their imprisoned father.
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Game Face
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George Johnson's War
George's cloistered life in New York changes as the War for American Independence looms and he must struggle with what it means to be half Mohawk.
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Hold Fast
The widely acclaimed story of a young boy's struggle to survive in a new environment and stand up for himself.
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Then two very different boys cross her path, and a new emotion creeps into her sadness and anger — an emotion that is both confusing and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharlotte falls in love with Carlo, tries to stay friends with tough-guy Sulzer and faces the jealousy of the cool-girl clique at school. As she watches her parents cope, sometimes haplessly, with changes in their own personal lives, and as she deals with a new baby brother, a potential stepfather and unexpected house moves, she realizes that love is a messy and risky business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf grownups can make such a hash of it, how on earth can a fifteen-year-old cope?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Charlotte does cope, magnificently, as she tries to figure out how to be a big sister, a daughter, a friend, a good person. 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ages 12
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and up
I Don't Live Here Anymore
A story about love — "as mad, bitter and wonderful as life itself." (Stuttgarter Zeitung)
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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
I See the Promised Land
A stunning and original graphic narrative about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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José Speaks Out
José Mujica is a former revolutionary, past president of Uruguay and climate activist. José's speech to the UN is part of the Speak Out series.
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Kids of Kabul
What happened to Afghanistan's children after the fall of the Taliban in 2001? Deborah Ellis, author of The Breadwinner, went to Kabul to find out.
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Last Week
A child cherishes every second of their grandmother's last week of life in this sensitive portrayal of medical assistance in dying.<\/p>
