They aren’t thinking about how they fit into the larger world, like in YA books. The Collected Works of Gretchen Oyster is a middle-grade novel by prolific author Cary Fagan. Even though Natt knows that there's a war going on, he's still frustrated that his family treats him like a child. The book aims to spark debate around themes of mental health, feminism, immigration and personal empowerment. Demon is the third book in Shane Peacock's The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim series. Feral by Nicole Luiken is about a teenager named Chloe, who has one big worry: that she won't live up to her lupine legacy — a child with werewolf heritage — to become a werewolf herself. The awards won by this group include the prestigious John Newbery Medal, the Scott O’Dell Prize for Historical Fiction, and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. After meeting a fellow homeless girl named Lisa, Harbour is forced to survive on her own. https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/middle-grade-paperback-monthly Guang Weiran was a writer, activist and military leader who used art to fight for social justice in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Her life changes after meeting Marcus, a young feral who is trapped in his wolf form. Read full book review > CHILDREN'S. In Ontario, students are assessed by the province in mathematics, reading and writing at grades 3 and 6; in mathematics at grade 9, and literacy at grade 10. 100 young adult books that make you proud to be Canadian. When You Ask Me Where I'm Going by Jasmin Kaur is a mix of poetry, prose and artwork. Monique Polak has published 12 novels for young adults. Anything shorter than that would lean towards junior fiction, while books that are too long will turn kids off. Best Books for Middle Grade Readers. After Jack came out as gay to his mother, his life has never been the same. But when he struggles with his gaming skills, instead of being excited for the trip, Jaden starts to worry. When you can read it: Spin is now available. Sign me up for news about Children’s Books . Summerwood/Winterwood is for readers aged 14 and up. Break in Case of Emergency follows Toby Goodman, a teen whose father left their small town before she was born and whose mother dies by suicide when she's a young girl. Together, they discover family secrets and lies as they race against time to realize their true destiny. Read more: 26 best Canadian books for big kids The Very, Very Far North is a middle-grade novel set in the Arctic. Musariri is a poet, screenwriter and children's author based in Zimbabwe. Peacock is the author of several children's books, including the popular Boy Sherlock Holmes series and the Dylan Maple adventure series. Middle Grade Books (Grades 4-8) are most generally aimed towards readers roughly between the ages of 8-12 years. Read 90 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. What the Eagle Sees is for readers aged 11 and up. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Sara Cassidy's middle-grade novel Nevers is set in 1799 France. When you can read it: Clear Skies is now available. Read 52 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Their stories share similar situations — loss of parenting, dislocation, poverty, truancy, addiction, discrimination —  and explores the effects of youth crime, the aftermath and how society treats these individuals. Here are eight books to help middle grade readers learn more about World War II—with tales set everywhere from Europe, to Korea, to America. Snow Treasure. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty REALISTIC / BOOKS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS – OCD My daughter and I love this book! She is a member of the Order of Canada. 9. Rosalind undertakes a dangerous and costly journey into Summerwood in order to save her sister. The Dragon Thief is for readers aged 8-12. And it’s not just kids who do these things–it’s adults as well. Safe Harbour is a YA novel that looks at homelessness through the eyes of a teenager. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Spin is a YA novel about a teenage girl named Delilah who wants to be a DJ. But her family has a secret: Delilah's mom is one of the most famous singers on the planet. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. edited by Wayne Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson. Based in Bracebridge, Ont., Christina Kilbourne is the author of novels Detached and Dear Jo. In The Grey Sisters by Jo Treggiari, two best friends, D and Spider, deal with the aftermath of a plane crash by heading back to the crash site to find out what really happened. Brian Francis is a writer and columnist for The Next Chapter on CBC Radio. We Three by Markus Harwood-Jones is a YA romance novel about three teenage girls at summer camp. Yellowhorn is an academic and author from the Peigan Indian Reserve (Piikani Nation). The Taste of Rain is for readers aged 9-12. She lives with her brother and father above the vinyl record store they run together. Luiken is an Edmonton-based science fiction and speculative fiction writer. The Stone Rainbow by Liane Shaw is about a teenager named Jack Pedersen. Eric Walters is a Canadian author of YA novels and picture books and a recipient of the Order of Canada. Just Lucky looks at life inside the foster care system and the children affected by it. Along with his friends —  like Major Puff the puffin, Handsome the musk ox and Boo the caribou — Duane learns that life is always an adventure. Canada 150: Ten Amazing Children's Books. When he's put in charge of taking care of baby dragons, he discovers that one is missing. In 1941 Europe, tensions are high. Grounded by her exasperated mother, Rosalind runs away to Toronto and is confronted by an old enemy from Summerwood. When one finds an old violin in her Jewish grandfather's attic, a family secret is uncovered and the experience changes the lives of all involved. Chan is a children's book author based in Edmonton. In The Justice Project by Michael Betcherman, a snowboarding accident leaves high school football champion Matt Barnes permanently disabled. Jack London. But what will happen when he's asked to prove it? Add to Bag. Rosalind has not recovered from her trip to Summerwood and is getting into trouble at school. Delilah is learning about DJing from her brother's friend and life is pretty good and pretty normal. The Grey Sisters is for readers aged 12 and up. list created March 18th, 2017 Rather than tell the truth, Jon pretends it's true. In 2014, he received the Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People, which recognizes children's authors for their entire body of work. From the publisher: “In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in … He worked with B.C.-based illustrator Kelly Pousette to make The Very, Very Far North. Arno intends to enter a local radio contest, with the winner getting a chance to meet renowned astronomer Jean Slayter-Appleton, otherwise known as Arno's idol. Most have province-wide examinations in numeracy and literacy at select grade levels and then some have core-subject tests for high school graduation. This copy is for your personal, noncommercial use only. My Totem Came Calling is for readers aged 14 and up. Duane is a polar bear who is looking for somewhere to belong. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). When she finds out that her estranged father is coming back to town and wants to meet her, Toby must try to make sense of her life amid surprising revelations about her family history. Showing: All middle grade books alpha by author ... Set in 1978 in Newfoundland, Canada, this middle-grade novel weaves together a family history and a curse. This was the biggest change I had to make when switching to writing middle grade, and the most challenging. The teens all come from different socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations and ethnicities. Broken Strings is for readers aged 10-14. Former prison guard Kenzie and her friends escaped Sanctuary (barely). Two of her books, What World Is Left and Hate Mail, both won the Quebec Writers' Federation Award for children's and young adult literature. The Ghost Collector is for readers aged 10 and up. 7 Middle-Grade Chapter Books I'm Loving, Summer 2018 | Imagination Soup says: at Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty HISTORICAL FANTASY Set in the time of early American settlers, this is a beautiful story of love about a night-spirit still connected to the powerful wood magic of her ancestors. Fourteen-year-old Harbour lives in a tent in a Toronto ravine with her dog and a dwindling food supply. They wind up in an otherworldly town called Nevers, which features a range of strange yet interesting characters. The Stone Rainbow is for readers aged 13 and up. The Ghost Collector is a middle-grade novel inspired by Mills's great-grandmother's life and influenced by her Cree heritage. Summerwood/Winterwood contains two linked fantasy stories about a young girl named Rosalind Hero Cheung. Break in Case of Emergency is for readers aged 14 and up. 3.88 avg rating — 346,820 ratings. Rising Star is for readers aged 9 and up. It looks at historical events to reflect an underrepresented Indigenous perspective of our collective past and how to move on in the present and future. Matt plunges into depression but after landing an internship at the Justice Project, an organization that defends the wrongly convicted, he starts a friendship with social activist Sonya Livingstone. Based in Vancouver, Dan Bar-el is a children's author and educator whose books include Audrey (cow) and Not Your Typical Dragon. We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices. Betcherman is a Toronto-based author and screenwriter. His friends at school assume that because he's Chinese, he's good at math and science. When you can read it: A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying is now available. So, if you think your book is entertaining enough to grab their attention, check their submission guidelines on this page. Activity & Novelty Books Board Books Boxed Sets Chapter Books Guided Reading Levels Media Tie-In Middle Grade Books Picture Books Spanish Language Test Preparation Browse Subgenres Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Mystery & Detective Sports A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying is the first middle-grade book from bestselling YA author Kelley Armstrong. When You Ask Me Where I'm Going is for readers aged 14 and up. Edgar's experiencing night terrors, and when he decides to do something about them, he realizes they might not all be just in his head. Armstrong is best known for her Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising series. Thirteen-year-old Gwen's life has been a difficult one. Along the way, the pair seek answers as they cope with grief, danger and an attack that changes their lives forever. When a middle-school student learns his older brother has run away from home, he becomes sad and depressed. The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds 15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today The Most Exciting Middle Grade & Chapter Books Hitting Shelves in 2021 Popular Topics Books Boys Love Books Girls Love Action & Adventure Vancouver-based Kaur is an illustrator, spoken word artist and author. Books Set in Canada Showing 1-30 of 803 The Call of the Wild by. Released: Oct. 2, 2018 . Mills is a writer based in Vancouver. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Lix is a YA fantasy writer based in Alberta. Browse through over 3000+ collections. YA Books Set in Canada. Deborah Ellis on what she would be if she wasn't a writer. Chiang is a teacher and author of middle-grade books. Building a middle-grade book Generally, middle-grade fiction should be somewhere around 40 – 50,000 words. Canada 150: Ten Powerful Historical Novels. Please make a selection. It's a look at what it means to be alive and willing to fight for rights in the world. A young teen named Odette and her mother Anneline are on the run after a string of misadventures. Academic Eldon Yellowhorn again works with author Kathy Lowinger to continue an examination of the lasting impact of settler culture on the Indigenous community. Treggiari is also the author of Ashes, Ashes, a YA novel which takes place in a post-apocalyptic New York City after numerous natural disasters have left the population decimated. The worst writing advice Eric Walters ever received. But when Shelly's mom dies, she stops helping the ghosts and starts hoarding them, as she waits for her mother's ghost to arrive. Some of its recent titles are ‘My Canada’, ‘You Are Never Alone’ and ‘Camp Average’. Her Cross Ups series was inspired by her video game-loving students. She is a poet, teacher and writer for children and young adults. Here are 5 must-read middle-grade books set for a fall launch. In particular, the first book in a series should be about this length, with room to expand as the series continues. A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying is for readers aged 10-14. Kathy Kacer is a Toronto-based author whose parents were both survivors of the Holocaust. Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover - December 27, 2020 Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover - December 27, 2020. His first novel, Fruit, was a finalist for Canada Reads 2009. A Boy is Not a Bird is for readers aged 9-12. Why Cary Fagan has a love-hate relationship with words. Currently, the publishing house is seeking titles in non-fiction, early chapter books, middle-grade fiction, and picture books. The survival of humanity is at stake. But when the new boy in town challenges Arno's love of science, he realizes that sometimes dreams don't always come true. Harwood-Jones is a writer, artist and filmmaker based in Toronto. by. We are experiencing technical difficulties. And when they find out that he likes to pretend to be a martial arts warrior, rumours spread that Jon isn't a nerd — he's a kung fu master. Edgar Brim has returned to London and is back at work at the London Hospital. Jessica Scott Kerrin writes YA and middle-grade novels, including 2017's The Better Tree Fort. But now they are on a stolen alien spaceship. Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly. Just Lucky is for readers aged 13 and up. My Story Starts Here tells the stories of real kids who share how they've coped with and overcome trauma. But Miss E., one of their teachers from Chefoo, has come up with an unusual scheme that helps Gwen and her friends stay positive and optimistic that a better day will come soon. Set during the First World War in Canada, the narrative traces Rilla's development from a self-obsessed fifteen-year-old girl to a mature and brave nineteen-year-old. The pre-teen has his heart set on becoming an astronomer — only thing is, he's prone to bouts of claustrophobia. box-sets and bundles for your students. After a conversation with an old aunt, Chanda embarks on a journey to an ancestral village where she learns more about herself and her African heritage. Slavia Miki and Roy Miki's Peggy is a fun story about one charming guinea pig. Their stay takes a turn when Julie disappears and Rosalind discovers the dark truth behind the mythical land their grandfather wrote about in his books. Her books, including Hiding Edith and Masters of Silence, explore the lives of young Jewish people who lived during the Second World War. 154 books — 88 voters Anne and Friends. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The second instalment of the Dragons in a Bag book series for middle-grade readers follows the fantasy adventures of young Jaxon and his life with dragons. When this secret gets out, Delilah's world changes forever. Florence is the author of the YA novels The Missing, He Who Dreams, Rez Runaway and One Night, the picture books Missing Nimama and Stolen Words and the nonfiction book Righting Canada's Wrongs: Residential Schools. During World War II, 10-year-old Norah and her brother are sent away from their parents in England to navigate a new life in Canada, in this touching historical account. Odette finds herself caught up in a mystery about the town, one that might lead her to find riches and a place to belong at last. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is a thoughtful coming-of-age story about a girl genius with OCD whose grandma wants her to go to public middle school to make one friend, read one non-math book, and join one school activity. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 5) Middle Grade characters don’t overthink. Fagan has written YA novels, picture books and fiction for adults. How Melanie Florence turned the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women into a children's book, Read an excerpt and see the cover of Brian Francis's first YA novel, 13 Canadian works of fantastical fiction for young readers, Elizabeth Acevedo's 'searing, unflinching' debut, Roy Miki reflects on the power of English over his Japanese Canadian parents, Why Zetta Elliott had to decolonize her mind to write the children's book Dragons in a Bag. The epic novel that gives YA sci-fi writer Caryn Lix courage. Canada 150: Wonderful Picture Books That Are Perfect for Reading Aloud. My Totem Came Calling by Blessing Musariri and Thorsten Nesch follows Chanda, a Zimbabwe teen suffering from black outs and memory lapses, which become even more worrisome when she starts seeing a zebra in the weirdest of places. One Boy's War by Lynne Huggins-Cooper - Sixteen-year-old Sydney is overwhelmed by the excitement of the 1914 recruitment campaigns and the bravado of men leaving for the Great War. Jasbina "Jassie" Dhillon has feelings for her two best friends, Ams and Sydney. Rising Star is the third book in the middle-grade video game series Cross Ups by Sylv Chiang, with art by Connie Choi. Elliott was born in Ajax, Ont., and has lived in the United States for the past 20 years. Can he become the gamer he once was without sacrificing who he is now? Colleen Nelson is a YA author based in Winnipeg. Add to Bag. But when the Russians move into his small town of Zastavna and local authorities start to round up deportees bound for Siberia, Natt witnesses and experiences harsh events that force him to grow up faster than he'd like. Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2018. She is also the author of the novel A Wall of Light, which was a finalist for the 2005 Giller Prize. Canada 150: Books for Our Littlest Readers and the "Big People" Who Read With Them Canada 150: Sweet, Silly, Serious- We've Got It All! But when her absent-minded grandmother accidentally sets the kitchen on fire, Lucky finds herself homeless and is sent into foster care. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Shaw's other YA books include Caterpillars Can't Swim, Fostergirls, The Color of Silence and Don't Tell, Don't Tell, Don't Tell. Her other books include Blood Brothers and Finding Hope. For a book described as “middle grade,” publishers, librarians, booksellers, and teachers widely embrace the basic definition: books intended for readers eight to 12 years old. Sign up. The Justice Project is for readers aged 12 and up. E.L. Chen is an author and illustrator based in Ontario. 1. Treaties, reconciliation and Indigenous history in Canada. As a teacher, she made... 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Marty Chan's middle-grade novel Kung Fu Master is about a teenager named Jon Wong. Please enter a valid email address. Literary or mystery, comic or graphic, historical or out of this world, here are 100 young adult books that will make you proud to be Canadian. Her previous novel, The Good Brother, was published in 2015. Tami Charles is a former teacher and the author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. She has written more than 10 books geared young readers. The Ghost Collector by Allison Mills is about a young girl named Shelly with an important job. Containment is the second book in Caryn Lix's Sanctuary series. 5 must-read middle grade books due out this fall. Yellowhorn explores the mythology and folklore of his Indigenous ancestors and in how the past informs the present in his books. After a fateful incident, Jack must come to terms with who he is and what he stands for. But the discovery of a series of mysterious handmade postcards scattered through his town takes his mind off his own troubles as he sets out to find out who the mysterious culprit might be. Ship of Dolls book. The power of music is a theme in Broken Strings by Canadian co-authors Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer. Deborah Ellis is a Canadian writer of children's books, including the acclaimed Breadwinner series, now a film and graphic novel. What the Eagle Sees is a follow-up to 2017's Turtle Island. She catches ghosts in her hair and helps them transition to the afterlife. Twins Rowan and Rhydd are born into a royal family with their futures set for them: Rowan will be Queen and Rhydd will be the Royal Monster Hunter. Along the way, the first middle-grade book from bestselling YA author based in Winnipeg named Pedersen... Read 52 reviews from the world books that make you proud to a... 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