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“daniel lafrance”

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  • War Brothers

    The Graphic Novel

    by Sharon McKay ...
    Illustrated by Daniel Lafrance ...
    When fourteen-year-old Jacob is brutally abducted and forced to become a child soldier, he struggles to hold on to his sanity and the will to escape. Daniel Lafrance’s striking artwork and the poignant, powerful text capture the very essence of life as a child soldier. Readers will never forget the experiences of this young boy struggling to survive, unsure who to trust, afraid of succumbing to ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • Chanda's Secrets

    by Allan Stratton ...
    Chanda’s mother is not herself, her younger sister is acting out, and her best friend needs help. A powerful story set amid the African HIV/AIDS pandemic. In this sensitive, swiftly paced story, readers will find echoes of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD as Chanda, a 16-year-old, astonishingly perceptive girl living in the small city of Bonang in Africa, must confront the undercurrents of shame and stigma ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

    by Ransom Riggs ...
    Series series Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
    A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. And a strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine"s Home for Peculiar Children , an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The White Giraffe Series: Dolphin Song

    Book 3

    by Lauren St John ...
    Illustrated by David Dean ...
    Series Book 2 - The White Giraffe Series
    The second book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe.A school trip to see dolphins is a dream come true for best friends Martine and Ben - until a storm strikes their cruise ship in the treacherous seas of Mozambique.Rescued by dolphins, they find themselves in an island paradise, but one surrounded ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Garbage King

    by Elizabeth Laird ...
    From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of The Garbage King, with a cover illustration by Zeamanuel Abera, an author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey.When Mamo's mother ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Broken Memory

    by Elisabeth Combres ...
    IRA Notable Books for a Global Society selectionHiding behind an armchair, five-year-old Emma does not witness the murder of her mother, but she hears everything. And when the assassins finally leave, the young Tutsi girl somehow manages to stumble away from the scene, motivated only by the memory of her mother's last words: "You must not die, Emma!"Eventually Emma is taken in by an old Hutu woman ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Red Pencil

    by Andrea Davis Pinkney ...
    Illustrated by Shane W. Evans ...
    "Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come*--* run."Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala*--* Amira's one true dream.But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attack ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • My Name Is Blessing

    by Eric Walters ...
    Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes ...
    Based on the life of a real boy, this warm-hearted, beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baraka, a young Kenyan boy with a physical disability. Baraka and eight cousins live with their grandmother. She gives them boundless love, but there is never enough money or food, and life is hard --love doesn't feed hungry stomachs or clothe growing bodies, or school keen minds. Baraka is too ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Blood Runner

    by James Riordan ...
    Samuel's parents and young sister, innocent bystanders during an uprising, are killed by South African police. Samuel is sent to live with his uncle, a tribal chief in the Bantu homeland, while his brother vows to join the African National Congress armed struggle and avenge his family's deaths. In the h omeland, Samuel discovers he can run faster than anyone and before long begins to train under ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Between Sisters

    by Adwoa Badoe ...
    When sixteen-year-old Gloria fails thirteen out of fifteen subjects on her final exams, her future looks bleak indeed. Her family's resources are meager so the entire family is thrilled when a distant relative, Christine, offers to move Gloria north to Kumasi to look after her toddler son. In exchange, after two years, Christine will pay for Gloria to go to school. Life in Kumasi is more grand ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • South Africa For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Feed your mind with beautiful images of South Africa by reading this big book of information. Here, your child can explore the continent, meet the people, see the sights and then experience the culture too. Learning about the outside world is made much more enjoyable with the excellent combination of pictures and texts. So go ahead and secure a copy of this book now! ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • All About Africa! About All African States and Peoples

    by Baby Professor ...
    Kids, welcome to Africa! This is a great picture book that will take you to the beautiful African states and meet the people who call it home. Learn about the sights and sounds of the place. See the animals roaming in the safaris. Learn about the place’s traditions and cultures too. Go ahead and grab a copy today. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD