Childhood insecurity and psychological trauma become the stuff of urban legend
byThe Nest
by Kenneth Oppel, illustrated by Jon Klassen
$19.99, hardcover, 256 pp.
Harper Collins Canada, September 2015
Young Readers Reviews
A camping trip young readers will treasure
byThe King of Keji
by Jan L. Coates, illustrated by Patsy MacKinnon
$12.95, paperback, 32 pp.
Nimbus Publishing, May 2015
A bright and breezy middle-grade novel
byHannah Smart: Operation Josh Taylor
by Melody Fitzpatrick
$12.99, paperback, 144 pp.
Dundurn Press, October 2015
Lessons in friendship
byMe, Too!
By Annika Dunklee and illustrator Lori Joy Smith
$18.95, hardcover, 32 pp.
Kids Can Press, April 2015
Anonymous random acts of goodness
byRandom Acts
By Valerie Sherrard
$14.99, paperback, 264 pp.
Penguin Group Canada, February 2015
Exploring a Halifax landmark known for new beginnings
byPier 21: Stories from Near and Far
written by Anne Renaud
$12.95, paperback, 56 pp.
Whitecap Books Ltd., April 2015
Ages 9 to 12
Wildflowers and subtle acts of kindness
bySidewalk Flowers
By JonArno Lawson and illustrated by Sydney Smith
$16.95, hardcover, 32 pages
Groundwood Books, March 2015