Oliver has helicopter parents-they love him, but they seriously cramp his style. He decides to fill an old wooden box with souvenirs from some of his outrageous and daring exploits. That way, he'll never forget the zombies, the killer dogs and the crazy cows, and his parents will never know that he once jumped from a bridge with the police in hot pursuit. But the biggest shock comes when Oliver realizes that the most terrifying things of all can't be controlled or contained.

Arlo thinks his mother is crazy for taking a job in a small town, far away from his old home and his good friends.To make matters worse, the students at his new school are crazy—hockey crazy. Arlo has never laced up a pair of skates in his life, and he's not about to start. To avoid making a complete fool of himself in front of his classmates, Arlo joins a group of misfits called the Dumpster Dudes, who set him a series of wild initiation tests that unleash mayhem ...

Take one prankster, put her together with the editor of the world's most boring school newspaper, add one over-worked principal, and you've got a recipe for the most chaotic few weeks in the history of Upland Green Elementary. The unlikely duo of Martin Wettmore, editor and expert grammarian, and Trixi Wilder, prankster extraordinaire, is given the task of improving the pathetic sales of their school newspaper. Martin and Trixi clash over everything from journalistic integrity (Trixi has n...

What's more Canadian than this?A beaver that's lost its tail, dancing moose and canoe trips are just the beginning. There are also haunted islands, mystical ferry crossings, giant mosquitos, shifters, lake monsters, aliens, super heroes, and icons of the past.Come drive vast distances, drink coffee at Tims, laugh at the Leafs, and celebrate the joys of new Canadians.This collection of new Canadian tall tales is sometimes nostalgic, often funny, and ...

A family business in crisis challenges her identity.When Daphne returns to Laurel Lake with news of her engagement, she unexpectedly finds herself in charge of her family's failing lodge.As staff and guests face their own challenges, Daphne has to decide what she will lose: her family legacy or the man she loves..A collaborative novel by Alison McBain, Chris McMahen, Shawn L. Bird, Mandy Eve Barnett, Isabel Cave, J.L.G Dufort, Anna Keet, Dianne Koebel-Pede, Kat...

The platypus is an animal that is an unexpectedly odd mix of characteristics. Something unique and wonderful.Platypus Tales is a quartet of short stories of the delightfully odd and unexpected from BC authors Finnian Burnett, Chris McMahen, Shawn L. Bird, and Janet Whitehead.

From the search for a Canadian hero to a heart-wrenching immigration tale, with a whole lot of hockey in between, this short story collection is Sorry, Not Sorry: an unapologetic celebration of Canadian life through story.In a heart-warming mix of fiction and creative nonfiction from 16 Canadian writers, readers are taken on a journey through Canadian life:We search for a Canadian herowe hear of a lady who meets her hockey hero...

Not all shifters turn into magnificent, terrifying beasts.Life presents particular mortifications when your alternate form is a dung beetle or a bumblebee.Despite the complications and challenges, even the most innocuous transformation can bring inspiration and power even if you're a raccoon or hamster.12 stories of change and self-discovery.12 explorations of the trials and tribulations resulting fromsmall shifts.Featuring s...

A drabble countdown to Christmas Day!Re-live the childhood fun of a tidbit to savour each day through the advent season from December 1-25.A drabble is a 100 word story. In this book, turn the page each day for a story that celebrates winter and the holiday season.The stories capture non-religious holiday moments, some poignant, some humorous.Audience: aimed for adults, though not unsuitable for younger family members.

Calgary has seen a lot in its relatively short history.Residents have endured conflicts, challenges, epidemics, explosions, and floods. The 1988 Winter Olympics, the Calgary Zoo, and the Hart wrestling dynasty put the city on the world stage.Into all these moments saunters a little grey cat with odd eyes, a curiously expressive tail, and too many toes, touching Calgarians and changing their lives.This composite nove...