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Shovels not Rifles
Historical young adult fiction set in the First World War featuring a young African Nova Scotian in the No. 2 Construction Battalion who faces racism and discrimination from his fellow Canadians.
$19.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2
Africville
A French translation for language learners about Africville, the Black community bulldozed after decades of environmental injustice. The resilience of former residents and their descendants is described, along with their ongoing fight for fair compensation.
$45.00, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18
Africville
A French translation for language learners about Africville, the Black community bulldozed after decades of environmental injustice. The resilience of former residents and their descendants is described, along with their ongoing fight for fair compensation.
Interest ages: 13-18
The Summer Between Us
Award-winning African Nova Scotian writer Andre Fenton’s third novel tackles contemporary social issues such as class difference and colourism in the Black community in this vibrant coming-of-age story.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
The Summer Between Us
Award-winning African Nova Scotian writer Andre Fenton’s third novel tackles contemporary social issues such as class difference and colourism in the Black community in this vibrant coming-of-age story.
$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3
Worthy of Love
Adrian is fed up with being bullied for his weight, but in an effort to get fit he develops an eating disorder. Will the girl he's falling for be able to set him on the right track?$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Worthy of Love
Adrian is fed up with being bullied for his weight, but in an effort to get fit he develops an eating disorder. Will the girl he's falling for be able to set him on the right track?$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Winners
The stories of young Maritime athletes, some known, some unknown, who have excelled$19.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 870L
The Dreadful Truth: Gold Rush
A quirky, fact-filled look at the quest for gold across Canada.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Dreadful Truth: The Northwest Passage
A thrilling and fascinating history of exploration in Canada's far north.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Dreadful Truth: Canadian Crime
A look at the funny, sad, and sometimes mysterious history of crime in Canada. Author Ted Staunton presents history with humour and candour as he tells about the thieves, murderers, tricksters and traitors that rarely find their way into history books.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Dreadful Truth: Building the Railway
This irreverent and witty book describes the building of Canada's railway. Author Ted Staunton serves up a saucy tour through Canada's railway fiasco.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Dreadful Truth: Confederation
This irreverent and light-hearted illustrated book focuses on a topic no child in school can avoid: Confederation.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Dreadful Truth: The Halifax Citadel
In her book, Vicki Grant reveals lots of surprising and funny facts about what life was like at the Halifax Citadel in the late 1800s. It's history with a twist.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-13
The Secret Treasures of Oak Island
This young adult adventure is based on factual information about the 'money pit' on Oak Island and the attempts to retrieve the treasure.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-14
Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds: Volume 2
This second volume of the popular Formac Pocketguide to Nova Scotia Birds features seashore and water birds commonly found on Nova Scotia's coastal and inland waterways.$16.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 8-15
At the Seashore: Atlantic Edition
At the Seashore is a lively and brightly illustrated guide to learning and enjoying the nature of the summer coastline.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 6-13
Falling through the Cracks
The odds are stacked against Melanie and Trent, who are trying to stay in high school while holding down part-time jobs to survive.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-16
Wrong Time, Wrong Place
When Corey gets caught opening the boys' washroom window to let smoke out, he's resigned to being called a troublemaker.$8.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 11-16