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  • Home Front Girl

    A Diary of Love, Literature, and Growing Up in Wartime America

    Kept from the early 1930s through the mid-1940s by a young Chicagoan, this diary provides a fascinating, detailed record of the life of an astute and witty teenage girl during the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II. The only daughter of a working-class Swedish immigrant and his wife, this everyday girl describes her life growing up in the city—from pining for handsome boys in ROTC ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Life and Mystical Theology of St. Angela of Foligno

    This book explores the life, mystical theology, and lasting legacy of St. Angela of Foligno, a 13th-century lay mystic whose profound spiritual experiences and theological reflections have inspired generations of Christians. Angela's life is marked by her radical conversion, embrace of suffering, and deep devotion to the crucified Christ, all of which are captured in her most significant work, The ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Life and Works of Malcolm Muggeridge (1903–1990)

    by Albert Howe ...
    This book explores the remarkable life of Malcolm Muggeridge (1903–1990), a journalist, satirist, Christian apologist, and moral philosopher whose journey traversed the tumultuous landscape of the 20th century. Muggeridge's life was a study in paradox: he was a skeptic who became a believer, a satirist who sought truth, and a critic of culture who enriched it. From his early disillusionment with ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Friends Forever

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 3 - Real Friends
    Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are.Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Tweak

    Growing Up on Methamphetamines

    by Nic Sheff ...
    The story that inspired the major motion picture Beautiful Boy featuring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet.**This New York Times bestselling memoir of a young man’s addiction to methamphetamine tells a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful tale of the road from relapse to recovery.Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Best Friends

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 2 - Real Friends
    A National and New York Times Bestseller!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition

    The Scary but True Story of the Poison that Made People Glow in the Dark

    by Kate Moore ...
    Explore the unbelievable true story of America's glowing girls and their fight for justice in the young readers edition of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Radium Girls. This enthralling new edition includes all-new material, including a glossary, timeline, and dozens of bonus photos.Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Funny, You Don't Look Autistic

    A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

    Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

    Adapted for Young People

    Series Book 3 - ReVisioning History for Young People
    **"Jeanne’s book not only inspired the documentary but has been a catalyst in changing our national understanding of Rosa Parks. Highly recommend!”—Soledad O’Brien, executive producer of the Peabody Award–winning documentary The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks"A must-read for young people.”—Bryan Stevenson, author of Just MercyNow adapted for readers ages 12 and up, the award-winning biography ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD $2.99 CAD

  • World War Two

    by Clive Gifford ...
    Series Book 1 - True Stories
    The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II.Included is the remarkable survival story of future US President J F Kennedy, the story of the dambusters and a plotted assassination attempt on Hitler.Complete with glossary, further reading section and index. ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

    Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

    by Trevor Noah ...
    The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir.“A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling authorWe do ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The Diary of a Young Girl

    In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. She recorded daily events, her personal experiences and her feelings in her diary for the next two years.It is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of human ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD

  • Magellan

    by Stefan Zweig ...
    C'est sur un paquebot trop confortable, en route pour l'Amérique du Sud, que Stefan Zweig eut l'idée de cette odyssée biographique. Il songea aux conditions épouvantables des voyages d'autrefois, au parfum de mort salée qui flottait sur les bougres et les héros, à leur solitude.Il songea à Magellan, qui entreprit, le 20 septembre 1519, à 39 ans, le premier voyage autour du monde. Un destin ... Read more

    $3.38 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters

    An A - Z Book of Tips and Tricks the Official Guides Don't Teach You

    by Megan Miller ...
    By the New York Times bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters!How many books can pull you away from the same old YouTube videos and get you excited about reading? You’ll be surprised at how quickly you can learn hundreds of new tricks and tips! Want to know where you’ll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? This A–Z reference is a quick guide to all the tips you ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Bonnie and Clyde

    The Making of a Legend

    Bonnie and Clyde may be the most notorious--and celebrated--outlaw couple America has ever known. This is the true story of how they got that way.Bonnie and Clyde: we've been on a first name basis with them for almost a hundred years. Immortalized in movies, songs, and pop culture references, they are remembered mostly for their storied romance and tragic deaths. But what was life really like for ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Who Was Coretta Scott King?

    Illustrated by Gregory Copeland ...
    Series series Who Was?
    The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s.Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictorian from her high school before becoming one of the first African American students at ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD $6.99 CAD

  • Babe Ruth

    Legends in Sports

    In a career that spanned over thirty years, George Herman "Babe" Ruth changed the way the sport of baseball was played. He was the first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and in the outfield made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport shined through in the way he laughed while jogging around the bases, in how he kidded and horsed around with teammates, and in his overall ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Where Is the Tower of London?

    Illustrated by David Malan ...
    Series series Where Is?
    The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets!The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD $8.99 CAD

  • The Legends of Sports: Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali - Sports Book for Kids | Children's Sports & Outdoors Books

    Maybe your dad have mentioned Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali but didn’t go into detail of who they are. Now is your chance to dig deeper into the lives of these legends and the sports that they dominated in. Studying other people’s lives will inspire you and motivate you to follow in their footsteps. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Charlotte Brontë before Jane Eyre

    Illustrated by Glynnis Fawkes ...
    Series series The Center for Cartoon Studies Presents
    Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!--I have as much soul as you,--and full as much heart!Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is a beloved classic, celebrated today by readers of all ages and revered as a masterwork of literary prowess. But what of the famous writer herself?Originally published under the pseudonym of Currer Bell, Jane ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Real Friends

    by Shannon Hale ...
    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham ...
    Series Book 1 - Real Friends
    “Fresh and funny.” —New York Times Book ReviewNewbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends—and why it's worth the journey.When best friends are not forever . . .Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Dodger's Guide to London

    This digital edition includes the original artwork, has been specially adapted for ebook platforms and is optimized for tablet devices. The hardback edition of Dodger's Guide to London has fully integrated images and text.ROLL UP! ROLL UP! READ ALL ABOUT IT!Ladies and Gents, Sir Jack Dodger brings you a most excellent Guide to London!Did you know . . . ?If a Victorian couldn’t afford a sweep, they ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD $10.99 CAD

  • Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different

    True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World without Killing Dragons

    by Ben Brooks ...
    Illustrated by Quinton Winter ...
    Series series The Dare to Be Different Series
    Boys can be anything they want to be! This timely book joins and expands the gender-role conversation and gives middle-grade boys a welcome alternative message: that masculinity can mean many things.You won't find any stories of slaying dragons or saving princesses here. In Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, author Ben Brooks-with the help of Quinton Wintor's striking full-color ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • On the Field with...Peyton and Eli Manning

    No other family has conquered football like the Mannings. Discover their amazing story in this biography that includes stats and the achievements of the Mannings, on and off the football field.It all started with the dad, Archie, a former pro quarterback who taught his sons Peyton and Eli to play football. Now, the brothers have a legacy of their own as pro quarterbacks, starting with two stunning ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD