Prolific young adult author David A. Poulsen «handles heavy material with sophistication» (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>). The teens in these three novels confront a teacher who denies the Holocaust, the devastation of atomic bombs, and emotional fallout from the Vietnam War. <br/> <br/> <b>Includes:</b> <br/> <br/> <b><i>And Then the Sky Exploded</i></b> <br/& ...
OMG! Hannah Smart is here with three full books in one bundle: Operation Josh Taylor , On a Slippery Slope , and In Over Her Head . With ingenious schemes, slight exaggerations, a sprinkling of star power, and a dash of horrible surprises , Hannah is ready to take on the world – or die trying. Includes: Operation Josh Taylor: Hannah Smart #1 To see teen idol Josh Taylor in concert, Hannah Smart is prepared to face bullies, learn terr ...
This special four-book collection features stories of bravery and courage about early settlers and their relationships with the indigenous peoples of Canada. B.J. Bayle's young adult fiction brings Canada's past alive on the page. <br/> <br/> Includes: <br/> <br/> <i><b>Red River Rising</b></i> <br/> In 1813, Angus, a young Scot, and his family endure hardships as t ...
From the imagination of Anne Dublin come two novels for young people, exploring incredible moments in history. <br/> <br/> <b>Includes: <br/> <i>The Baby Experiment</i></b> <br/> In the early 18th century in Hamburg, Germany, Johanna gets a job as a caregiver at an orphanage. Until it's too late, she doesn't realize a secret experiment is taking place that results in the deaths ...
Critically acclaimed children's author Ann Alma presents two beloved books for young people, gathered together in this special bundle. <br/> <br/> <i>Shortlisted for the Forest of Reading Silver Birch Award</i> <br/> <br/> <b>Includes: <br/> <i>Under Emily’s Sky</i></b> <br/> During a camping trip, 11-year-old Lee finds herself on a rough trail in a Va ...
Third book in the Hannah Smart trilogy about a precocious, impulsive pre-teen girl with a knack for finding the spotlight – and getting into trouble Hannah is 14 now and has a part-time job working at the local TV station Carries on theme of self-reliance and responsibility Comedic and light-hearted in tone, but with messages including the importance of being yourself and not feeling you have to exaggerate or lie to impress others Material has t ...
OMG! Hannah Smart is here with two full books in one bundle: Operation Josh Taylor and On a Slippery Slope . With ingenious schemes, slight exaggerations, a sprinkling of star power, and a dash of horrible surprises , Hannah is ready to take on the world – or die trying. Includes: Operation Josh Taylor: Hannah Smart #1 To see teen idol Josh Taylor in concert, Hannah Smart is prepared to face bullies, learn terrible secrets, and disco ...
Short-listed for the 2012 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award and for the 2011 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award ( When the Cherry Blossoms Fell ) This special bundle contains all of Jennifer Maruno’s Cherry Blossom novels about the internment of Japanese-Canadians, viewed through the eyes of nine-year-old Michiko Minagawa. Includes: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell Nine-year-old Michiko bids her father goodbye. She doesn’t know the ...
A poignant but fun story of a young girl confronting racial and gender attitudes in 1940s Canada through sports Sequel to When the Cherry Blossoms Fell , which was shortlisted for 2011 Hackmatack Award and the 2012 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award. Continues the story of Michiko Minigawa, a young girl caught up in the internments of Japanese Canadians during WWII. Author has written two previous books in this series and three other ...
