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Books with subject matter relevant to Indigenous kids and teens or books for kids and teens by Indigenous authors.
My Heart Fills With Happiness

My Heart Fills With Happiness

by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett
edition:eBook
also available: Hardcover
tagged : emotions & feelings, native canadian

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Will leave the youngest readers gladly imagining what fills their own hearts with joy.”—The New York Times

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, …

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Peace Dancer

Peace Dancer

illustrated by Roy Henry Vickers, by Robert Budd
edition:Hardcover
tagged : canadian

The children of the Tsimshian village of Kitkatla love to play at being hunters, eager for their turn to join the grown-ups. But when they capture and mistreat a crow, the Chief of the Heavens, angered at their disrespect, brings down a powerful storm.

 

The rain floods the Earth and villagers have no choice but to abandon their homes and flee to their canoes. As the seas rise, the villagers tie themselves to the top of Anchor Mountain, where they pray for days on end and promise to teach their ch …

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The Secret Deepens

The Secret Deepens

Grim Hill, Book Two
by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:Paperback
tagged : adolescence, paranormal

Shortlisted for Ontario Silver Birch Award 2010

 

Selected, Canadian Children's Book Centre's "Best Books for Kids & Teens" (Starred selection, 2009)

 

Since Halloween, things are getting back to normal for Cat Peters. Now the big drama in her life isn’t a battle against diabolical fairies, but a battle of the sexes on the soccer field. Meanwhile, ever since Cat’s little sister, Sookie, was imprisoned on Grim Hill, she has only been interested in one thing: magic. When the aspiring conjurer take …

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The Secret Deepens

The Secret Deepens

by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:eBook
tagged : adolescence, paranormal

Shortlisted for Ontario Silver Birch Award 2010

Selected, Canadian Children's Book Centre's "Best Books for Kids & Teens" (Starred selection, 2009)

Since Halloween, things are getting back to normal for Cat Peters. Now the big drama in her life isn’t a battle against diabolical fairies, but a battle of the sexes on the soccer field. Meanwhile, ever since Cat’s little sister, Sookie, was imprisoned on Grim Hill, she has only been interested in one thing: magic. When the aspiring conjurer takes …

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The Forgotten Secret

The Forgotten Secret

by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:eBook
tagged : adolescence, paranormal

“The Grim Hill series gets another satisfying go-round with this fantasy/mystery romp…Another appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend.”—Booklist

The third installment of the Grim Hill series unfolds during the season of romance, when an easterly fairy wind blows through town. For months, Cat Peters has been wishing to live the normal life of a thirteen-year-old, and finally things seem to be going her way. She has once again helped her town escape the evil clutches of Fairy, and now …

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The Forgotten Secret

The Forgotten Secret

Grim Hill, Book Three
by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:Paperback
tagged : paranormal, adolescence

“The Grim Hill series gets another satisfying go-round with this fantasy/mystery romp…Another appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend.”—Booklist

 

The third installment of the Grim Hill series unfolds during the season of romance, when an easterly fairy wind blows through town. For months, Cat Peters has been wishing to live the normal life of a thirteen-year-old, and finally things seem to be going her way. She has once again helped her town escape the evil clutches of Fairy, and now …

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The Family Secret

The Family Secret

Grim Hill, Book Four
by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:Paperback
tagged : adolescence, paranormal

“This is an essential purchase for school libraries…Rated E for Excellent.”—Resource Links

 

In the fourth installment of the Grim Hill series, Cat, Clive, Jasper, and the rest of the crew are back, and everyone is buzzing about Darkmont High’s student exchange to Sweden. For Cat, it means hanging out with her friends in a foreign country, travelling without parents, and not having to keep an eye on her clingy kid sister. Even though Sookie’s magical meddling seems to be in check, Cat …

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The Family Secret

The Family Secret

by Linda DeMeulemeester
edition:eBook
tagged : adolescence, paranormal

In the fourth installment of the Grim Hill series, Cat, Clive, Jasper, and the rest of the crew are back, and everyone is buzzing about Darkmont High’s student exchange to Sweden. For Cat, it means hanging out with her friends in a foreign country, travelling without parents, and not having to keep an eye on her clingy kid sister. Even though Sookie’s magical meddling seems to be in check, Cat has been wishing for a break from the constant worry of living near Grim Hill. After all she’s be …

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