Iqbal
This novel is loosely based on the life of Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani child slave who became an activist. Canadian Marc Kielburger, at the age of 12, was inspired to start "Free the Children" after reading about Iqbal's ordeal. 12 year old Iqbal volunteers to be bonded to a carpet maker for $26 dollars, so his father can purchase medicine for Iqbal's brother. Although he is a skilled weaver, Iqbal soon realizes that no matter how hard he works, he will never be able to repay the $26 debt. Iqbal begins to plan his escape.
Historical / Coming of Age
This novel is loosely based on the life of Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani child slave who became an activist. Canadian Marc Kielburger, at the age of 12, was inspired to start "Free the Children" after reading about Iqbal's ordeal. 12 year old Iqbal volunteers to be bonded to a carpet maker for $26 dollars, so his father can purchase medicine for Iqbal's brother. Although he is a skilled weaver, Iqbal soon realizes that no matter how hard he works, he will never be able to repay the $26 debt. Iqbal begins to plan his escape.
Historical / Coming of Age
The Alchemist
If you enjoyed The Lightening Thief, you should read this book. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418, but his tomb is empty.
The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives…but only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. Sometimes legends are true. Fifteen year old twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.
Historical Fiction
If you enjoyed The Lightening Thief, you should read this book. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418, but his tomb is empty.
The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives…but only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what's happening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it. Sometimes legends are true. Fifteen year old twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.
Historical Fiction
The Supernaturalist
14 year old Cosmo Hill is sent to an institute for parentally challenged boys. This is an orphanage for unwanted boys. They are used to test toxic chemicals and dangerous products. The boys are burned, bruised and covered in sores by the end of most days. Cosmo decides he has to escape. He joins up with a group of Supernaturalists – a motley crew of kids who have special powers to see supernatural parasites. This adventure story is filled with action, humour and gross futuristic creatures.
Science-Fiction Adventure
14 year old Cosmo Hill is sent to an institute for parentally challenged boys. This is an orphanage for unwanted boys. They are used to test toxic chemicals and dangerous products. The boys are burned, bruised and covered in sores by the end of most days. Cosmo decides he has to escape. He joins up with a group of Supernaturalists – a motley crew of kids who have special powers to see supernatural parasites. This adventure story is filled with action, humour and gross futuristic creatures.
Science-Fiction Adventure
Among the Imposters
Book 2 in the Among the Hidden series: Luke Garner has just surfaced from hiding for the first time in his life--as the third child in a society with a population limit of two, his childhood has previously been one of cloistered solitude. Unfortunately, he escapes to a mysterious and windowless boarding school that's as claustrophobic as the world he left behind. The Hendricks school that he has escaped to--filled with menacing bullies, detached teachers, and a significant population of mentally unhinged students.
Dystopia
Book 2 in the Among the Hidden series: Luke Garner has just surfaced from hiding for the first time in his life--as the third child in a society with a population limit of two, his childhood has previously been one of cloistered solitude. Unfortunately, he escapes to a mysterious and windowless boarding school that's as claustrophobic as the world he left behind. The Hendricks school that he has escaped to--filled with menacing bullies, detached teachers, and a significant population of mentally unhinged students.
Dystopia
Coraline
Creepy…weird…strange! These are all words that describe the story of Coraline. One day, Coraline innocently steps through a door and finds another world. It’s a similar world to her own in many ways, but it’s also very different – and not in a good way. She finds what seem to be her mother and father in this other world, but they aren’t quite the same. They want to keep her there at any cost and don’t want her to return to the world from which she came. If you like strange characters, creepy pets and unusual storylines, you’ll enjoy this book.
Horror / Fantasy
Creepy…weird…strange! These are all words that describe the story of Coraline. One day, Coraline innocently steps through a door and finds another world. It’s a similar world to her own in many ways, but it’s also very different – and not in a good way. She finds what seem to be her mother and father in this other world, but they aren’t quite the same. They want to keep her there at any cost and don’t want her to return to the world from which she came. If you like strange characters, creepy pets and unusual storylines, you’ll enjoy this book.
Horror / Fantasy
When You Reach Me
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner. But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
Mystery / Science-Fiction
By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner. But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched by a kid on the street for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of his life. The apartment key that Miranda's mom keeps hidden for emergencies is stolen. And then a mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things no one should know. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she's too late.
Mystery / Science-Fiction
Ungifted
When Donovan Curtis pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students.
Although it wasn’t exactly what Donovan had intended, the ASD couldn’t be a more perfectly unexpected hideout for someone like him. But as the students and teachers of ASD grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything), he shows that his gifts may be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.
Coming of Age
When Donovan Curtis pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students.
Although it wasn’t exactly what Donovan had intended, the ASD couldn’t be a more perfectly unexpected hideout for someone like him. But as the students and teachers of ASD grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything), he shows that his gifts may be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.
Coming of Age
Camp X
It’s 1942 – World War II is on – two brothers in Ontario are playing a make believe game of war when they accidentally stumble on a
military base. It’s actually, Canada’s top-secret spy camp: Camp X. The boys are captured and are suspected to be spies. Follow their adventure as they try to escape Canada’s best military leaders.
Action / Adventure
It’s 1942 – World War II is on – two brothers in Ontario are playing a make believe game of war when they accidentally stumble on a
military base. It’s actually, Canada’s top-secret spy camp: Camp X. The boys are captured and are suspected to be spies. Follow their adventure as they try to escape Canada’s best military leaders.
Action / Adventure
The City of Ember
This is the future: the atmosphere is polluted and life can no longer sustain itself on the surface of the Earth, so an underground city has been built where all humans live. They have been here for hundreds of years and no-one has ever been to the surface. They have been self-sufficient in their underground world for a long time. However, they are starting to run out of food and their generator is getting old and breaks down frequently. Without it, they have no light and no power. Something has to be done. In this adventure, two children try to find a way to solve the problems of their underground city. If you like puzzles, riddles, adventure and humour, then you will enjoy this story.
Adventure / Drama
This is the future: the atmosphere is polluted and life can no longer sustain itself on the surface of the Earth, so an underground city has been built where all humans live. They have been here for hundreds of years and no-one has ever been to the surface. They have been self-sufficient in their underground world for a long time. However, they are starting to run out of food and their generator is getting old and breaks down frequently. Without it, they have no light and no power. Something has to be done. In this adventure, two children try to find a way to solve the problems of their underground city. If you like puzzles, riddles, adventure and humour, then you will enjoy this story.
Adventure / Drama
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
This is the story of a boy who has been described as an oversized underachiever (big and lazy). Not your typical hero! However, he has been tricked into a suspicious “get rich quick” scheme in which he has to steal Excalibur (the legendary sword of King Arthur). All of a sudden there are ancient knights in hot cars, thugs on motorcycles and a mysterious international organization chasing him. He is on a modern-day quest to solve a thousand year old mystery. Fast paced adventure with an ancient twist!
Adventure / Fantasy
This is the story of a boy who has been described as an oversized underachiever (big and lazy). Not your typical hero! However, he has been tricked into a suspicious “get rich quick” scheme in which he has to steal Excalibur (the legendary sword of King Arthur). All of a sudden there are ancient knights in hot cars, thugs on motorcycles and a mysterious international organization chasing him. He is on a modern-day quest to solve a thousand year old mystery. Fast paced adventure with an ancient twist!
Adventure / Fantasy
The Fugitive Factor
Two kids trying to free their parents from a life sentence in prison, have to live undercover as they are chased, not only by the FBI but also by a strange killer known as Hairless Joe. Danger, action and adventure can be found in this fast-paced drama of brother and sister, Aiden and Meg Falconer. This is a short, simple, easy-to-read book with a lot of action.
Action / Adventure
Two kids trying to free their parents from a life sentence in prison, have to live undercover as they are chased, not only by the FBI but also by a strange killer known as Hairless Joe. Danger, action and adventure can be found in this fast-paced drama of brother and sister, Aiden and Meg Falconer. This is a short, simple, easy-to-read book with a lot of action.
Action / Adventure
The Unwanteds
Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret—behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead is a wondrous place called Artime. If you enjoyed the adventures of Harry Potter…you're sure to enjoy The Unwanteds.
Adventure / Drama
Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret—behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead is a wondrous place called Artime. If you enjoyed the adventures of Harry Potter…you're sure to enjoy The Unwanteds.
Adventure / Drama
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