Juvenile fiction

  • Nimoshom and His Bus

    Creator

    Thomas, Penny M.

    Abstract

    Nimoshom loved to drive the school bus. Every day, on the way to and from school, he had something to say. Sometimes, he told the kids silly stories. Sometimes, he taught the kids a new word in Cree. Nimoshom and His Bus introduces basic Cree words. A glossary is included in the back of the book.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • What is Truth, Betsy?: A Story of Truth

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Miskwaadesi is puzzled about the teaching Truth. But she knows more than she thinks she does. The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • The Just Right Gift: A Story of Love

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Migizi loves his Gookem. Can he find the perfect gift to show her how much? The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • The First Day: A Story of Courage

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Makwa has to go to a new school ... and he doesn't want to go. How will he face his first day? The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • Singing Sisters: A Story of Humility

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Ma'iingan knows she is a very good singer. Conflict erupts when her little sister wants to sing just like her. The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • Misaabe's Stories: A Story of Honesty

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Misaabe tells great stories -- about trolls, and x-ray glasses, and secret agents, and his super-exciting life. But is real life so bad? The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • Kode's Quest(ion): A Story of Respect

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Kode knows many things, but she doesn�t know one thing: What does respect mean? Who will help her figure out the answer? The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    HighWater Press

    Not specified
  • Amik Loves School: A Story of Wisdom

    Creator

    Vermette, Katherena

    Abstract

    Amik tells Moshoom about his wonderful school. Then his grandfather tells him about the residential school he went to, so different from Amik's school, so Amik has an idea... The Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe -- love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth -- are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers.

    Publisher (Source)

    Winnipeg

    Portage & Main Press

    Not specified
  • Amelia and Me

    Creator

    Stemp, Heather

    Abstract

    The year is 1932. The place is Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, where most of the early transatlantic flights take off. Unfortunately, more of them end in tragedy than in success. Some crash on takeoff, some crash into the Atlantic Ocean, and some are simply never heard of again. In spite of the danger, twelve-year-old Ginny Ross longs to be one of these pioneers of flight. But the obstacles to her success are enormous. Who will take a twelve-year-old seriously? Where will she find money for flying lessons at the height of the Depression?

    Publisher (Source)

    St. John's

    Flanker Press

    Not specified
  • Easy Avenue

    Creator

    Doyle, Brian

    Abstract

    Winner of the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award In his first year in high school, Hubbo O'Driscoll is torn between his poor but fun friends and the shallow but rich kids. In this novel based on Great Expectations, Brian Doyle does a brilliant job of dealing with the issue of class and all its implications. Poverty, social climbing and the connotations of each are presented through the classic Doyle blend of humor and gravity.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Groundwood Books Ltd

    Not specified