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2) Hatchet
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce. Includes an introduction and sidebar commentary by the author.
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Banished! is how twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce laments her predicament when her father and Aunt Felicity ship her off to Miss Bodycote's Female Academy, the boarding school that her mother attended across the sea in Canada. Yet the sun has not yet risen on Flavia's first day in captivity when a gift lands at her feet. And Flavia being Flavia, a budding chemist and sleuth, that gift is a charred and mummified body which tumbles out of a bedroom chimney....
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"Wynn and Jack have been best friends since freshman orientation, bonded by their shared love of mountains, books, and fishing. Wynn is a gentle giant, a Vermont kid never happier than when his feet are in the water. Jack is more rugged, raised on a ranch in Colorado where sleeping under the stars and cooking on a fire came as naturally to him as breathing. When they decide to canoe the Maskwa River in northern Canada, they anticipate long days of...
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Cornish trilogy (Robertson Davies) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 27
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English
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Second in the Cornish Trilogy following The Rebel Angels.
Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to his mysterious encounters with a small-town embalmer, an expert art restorer, a Bavarian countess, and various masters of espionage, the events in Francis' life were not always what they seemed.
Rounding out the story started by the death of eccentric art patron and collector Francis...
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Temperance Brennan mysteries volume 10
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English
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Temperance Brennan, like her creator Kathy Reichs, is a brilliant, sexy forensic anthropologist called on to solve the toughest cases. But for Tempe, the discovery of a young girl's skeleton in Acadia, Canada, is more than just another assignment. Évangéline, Tempe's childhood best friend, was also from Acadia. Named for the character in the Longfellow poem, Évangéline was the most exotic person in Tempe's eight-year-old world. When Évangéline...
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"The Mohawk phrase for depression, Wake' nikonhra'kwenhtará:'on, can be roughly translated to 'a mind spread out on the ground.' Alicia Elliott explores how apt a description that is for the ongoing effects of persona, intergenerational, and colonial traumas she and so many Native people have experienced. Elliott's writing details a life spent between Indigenous and white communities, a divide reflected in her own family, and engages with such wide-ranging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Canada! The book includes chapters on Canadian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the CN Tower and Niagara Falls.
11) Canada
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Bellwether Media
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Canada"--Provided by publisher.
12) Canada
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English
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"From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current events as well as historical milestones. Vibrant photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Spotlight on Canada introduces children to Canada's multicultural people, its varied landscapes and climates, its exciting cities, and its joyful celebrations. A huge country with only one neighbor, the United States, Canada is divided into provinces and territories. French and English are its two official languages, and its rich history goes back to its French and English roots. This colorful book celebrates the diversity of this great country!
15) Canada
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Text and illustrations look at the history, geography, culture, government, and economy of Canada.
16) Those girls
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"Life has never been easy for the three Campbell sisters. Jess, Courtney, and Dani live on a remote ranch in Western Canada where they work hard and try to stay out of the way of their father's temper. One night, a fight gets out of hand and the sisters are forced to go on the run, only to get caught in an even worse nightmare when their truck breaks down in a small town. As events spiral out of control they find themselves in a horrifying situation...
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"Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns in the eighteenth book in #1 New York Times bestseller Louise Penny's beloved series. It's spring and Three Pines is reemerging after the harsh winter. But not everything buried should come alive again. Not everything lying dormant should reemerge. But something has. As the villagers prepare for a special celebration, Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir find themselves increasingly worried. A young man and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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In 1912, fearing for the safety of her beloved Newfoundland dog Sirius because of a new law outlawing non-sheepherding dogs in her Newfoundland village, twelve-year-old Maggie tries to save him by keeping him hidden.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"O Canada! From life in the tall mountains to major cities like Toronto, Canada is quite diverse. Visit fantastic landmarks like the CN Tower as you enjoy all that this country has to offer." -- by publisher.
Learn about Canada's landforms, animals and national activities.
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"Take a trip to Canada! Start in the city of Toronto, where you'll find the tallest tower in the country. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Niagara Falls. And don't forget to watch a hockey game or eat some poutine! Learn all about Canada as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--