Canadian fiction

  • Chirp: Astro-Birds

    Creator

    Torres, J.

    Abstract

    Chirp and his friends Squawk and Tweet love going on adventures together. Today, they've traded in their playhouse for a spaceship... which they've accidentally flown into the middle of an asteroid field! CRASH! When an asteroid hits their ship, astronauts Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet must find a way to patch up the damage before they are sucked into outer space. Join these brave explorers as they boldly go into the deepest, darkest depths of space.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Chirp: Knights of the Awesome Castle

    Creator

    Torres, J.

    Abstract

    Three brave knights to the rescue! Chirp and his friends Squawk and Tweet love going on adventures together. Today, they've traded in their playhouse for a castle — a castle they defend from a fire-breathing creature! How will the brave knights in shining armor outsmart the dreaded beast? To find out, join Sir Chirp, Sir Tweet, and Sir Squawk in a heroic adventure, complete with knights, castles, and...a sheep dragon?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Dojo Daytrip

    Creator

    Tougas, Chris

    Abstract

    The six little ninjas of Dojo Daycare are back and rowdier than ever during a field trip to the farm. From the moment the ninja boys and ninja girls step off their minibus, mayhem ensues. Farm activities like feeding a pig, milking a cow and plowing a field dissolve into chaos as the master slips into the slop trough, is chased by a bull and then is dragged through the hay. YIKES! YEE-OW! It’s a barnyard disaster. Meanwhile, the mischievous ninjas run rampant, setting chicks free and splitting fences, until they remember to shape up and honor their creed: Always help someone in need.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • Chirp: Waddle of the Penguins

    Creator

    Torres, J.

    Abstract

    Chirp and his friends Squawk and Tweet love going on adventures together. Today they've traded their wings for flippers and their playhouse for the Antarctic. BRRR! Will they ever reach the South Pole? Or will they become whale food? Join Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet in this cool adventure as they waddle, slide, and swim to safety. The Chirp books invite readers into a world of imagination where Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet work together to solve problems, using everyday objects and their limitless imaginations.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Owlkids Books Inc.

    Non spécifié
  • The secret of the golden flower

    Creator

    Stellings, Caroline

    Abstract

    Immediately upon her arrival in London to train as a spy, sixteen-year-old Nicki Haddon is assigned to help the British Secret Service infiltrate a drug cartel that is smuggling large amounts of heroin into the country. Placing herself in the midst of a tough East End street gang, she uncovers a plot to create a super-potent opiate and also discovers a royal connection – one that goes back to Queen Victoria herself. Nicki puts her life at risk as she goes after the kingpin of the cartel.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié
  • See Jane run

    Creator

    Brady, Liz

    Abstract

    Jane Yeats, a crime journalist with a passion for hard-boiled adventure, is forced to confront the murder of her lover, Pete, when the imprisoned killer says he falsely confessed to the crime.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié
  • The righteous smuggler

    Creator

    Spring, Debbie

    Abstract

    During World War II, Hendrik, the son of a fisherman, notices his Jewish friends being ostracized. When he realizes the danger that Hitler’s policies ultimately mean for his friends and their families, he hatches a plan to smuggle them out of the country by boat.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié
  • River of hands : deaf heritage stories

    Creator

    Deaf, Canadian Cultural Society of the

    Bonner, Symara

    Brace, Jason

    Bradford, Kayla

    Abstract

    The first of its kind, this anthology contains four children's stories by young Deaf authors and Deaf illustrators. Contributors were mentored by some of Canada's most notable authors, editors and illustrators: Phoebe Gilman, Maryann Kovalski, Ian Wallace, Brenda Clark, Ruth Ohi, Laura Walker, and Peter Carver.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié
  • The Madwoman of Bethlehem

    Creator

    Nimeh-Mailloux, Rosine

    Abstract

    It is 1957, and Amal is an inmate of the “Bethlehem Oasis for Troubled Women,” having feigned insanity to avoid being put to death for the murder of her abusive husband. When attacked by a fellow inmate, Amal must confront her traumatic memories.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié
  • Violet

    Creator

    Duprey Stehlik, Tania

    Vuleta Jovanovic, Vanja

    Abstract

    When Violet's father comes to pick her up at school, one of her classmates asks: How come your Dad is blue and you're not? Violet comes to appreciate the beauty of being different.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Second Story Press

    Non spécifié