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Stories of Resilience
The books in this collection will introduce young readers to characters who overcome immense struggles, conquer their fears and strengthen their resolve.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Shi-shi-etko
A gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her even though she is on the verge of great loss.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Shin-chi's Canoe
Shi-shi-etko is about to return to residential school, but this time she is not alone — her six-year-old brother, Shin-chi, is going, too.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Sunny Days Inside
Linked short stories follow the interconnected lives of children living in one apartment building as they shelter in place during the pandemic.
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Breadwinner
"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." — Malala Yousafzai, New York Times
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The Breadwinner (movie tie-in edition)
A special movie tie-in edition of The Breadwinner, the first book in the best-selling series. Features a color insert with stills from the movie.
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Breadwinner Series Bundle
All four books in the Breadwinner series, now in a bundle!
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Breadwinner Trilogy
Bestselling novels The Breadwinner, Parvana's Journey and Mud City have been a phenomenal success, touching the hearts of readers the world over.
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ages 10
to 14
/ grades 5
to 9
The Breadwinner: A Graphic Novel
Deborah Ellis's bestselling novel The Breadwinner, now available as a stunningly illustrated graphic novel.
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The Goat
A mountain goat living on the roof of a downtown apartment building? It’s too strange, even for Manhattan…
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ages 14
and up
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and up
The Mosaic
A teenaged pacifist and a PTSD-afflicted Marine form an unexpected bond over a secret buried in a decommissioned nuclear missile silo.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The Ranger
In the sequel to The Outlaw, a ranger and a fox form a special and unexpected friendship while navigating an indifferent and dangerous wilderness.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
The Zombie Prince
An empowering story about how friendship and imagination can help overcome bullying, illustrated by Governor’s General Award–winner Luc Melanson.
