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Paperback. Etat : Fair. Gabi is a young Jewish girl living in Czechoslovakia during the time of the Holocaust. Gradually life is getting harder and harder. Jews are bullied at school, they can't visit each other at a certain time, they have to walk everywhere, they are not allowed to go to non-Jewish stores, and finally Gabi's best friend deserts her because she is Jewish. One day, the Nazis start visiting all the houses looking for Jewish children. In a tremendous act of courage, Gabi's mother protects Gabi from the soldiers by hiding her in their dining-room dresser. This is the story of author Kathy Kacer's own mother, who was the real-life Gabi. The only thing retrieved from their family's home after the war was the dresser that saved Gabi's life. It now sits in author Kathy Kacer's home in Toronto.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Gabi is a young Jewish girl living in Czechoslovakia during the time of the Holocaust. Gradually life is getting harder and harder. Jews are bullied at school, they can't visit each other at a certain time, they have to walk everywhere, they are not allowed to go to non-Jewish stores, and finally Gabi's best friend deserts her because she is Jewish. One day, the Nazis start visiting all the houses looking for Jewish children. In a tremendous act of courage, Gabi's mother protects Gabi from the soldiers by hiding her in their dining-room dresser. This is the story of author Kathy Kacer's own mother, who was the real-life Gabi. The only thing retrieved from their family's home after the war was the dresser that saved Gabi's life. It now sits in author Kathy Kacer's home in Toronto.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. In 2000 Fumiko, the curator of a small Holocaust education centre in Japan, received an empty suitcase owned by a young girl, Hana Brady, lost in the Holocaust. Fumiko was determined to find out the details of Hana's story. This edition contains the full script of the play adaptation by Emil Sher.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Thirteen-year-old Jacob's life is hard in 1920s Poland, where he lives in an orphanage for Jewish children. His days are brightened by playing in the orphanage mandolin orchestra. When an American benefactor arrives with the promise of a new life in Canada at a farm school, Jacob and his friends are thrilled. But can they trust this man to keep his promises? The children travel by train and by ship, facing illness and prejudice along the way. where a stowaway becomes dangerously sick. Jacob, who has become the orchestra's star player, must overcome his fears and doubts to help his friends and to fulfill his dream to one day play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Inspired by real events. …

Hardback. Etat : Good. When Violet's father comes to pick her up at school, one of her classmates asks: "How come your Dad is blue and you're not?" Violet has never even thought about this before. Her mother is red, and her father is blue - so why is she violet. Jovanovic, Vanja Vuleta (illustrateur).…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Thirteen-year-old Jacob's life is hard in 1920s Poland, where he lives in an orphanage for Jewish children. His days are brightened by playing in the orphanage mandolin orchestra. When an American benefactor arrives with the promise of a new life in Canada at a farm school, Jacob and his friends are thrilled. But can they trust this man to keep his promises? The children travel by train and by ship, facing illness and prejudice along the way. where a stowaway becomes dangerously sick. Jacob, who has become the orchestra's star player, must overcome his fears and doubts to help his friends and to fulfill his dream to one day play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Inspired by real events.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Inspirational stories of ten Black women and women's collectives from Canadian and American history. Included are leaders and groundbreakers who were anti-slavery activists, business women, health-care activists, civic organizers and educators. Celebrate these remarkable women, some of whom you may be hearing about for the first time, and the profound impacts they've made.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. The true story of Iggy, a very special dog who helps kids navigate difficult times. When children disclose abuse, they often navigate an unfamiliar chain of events, sometimes testifying in court. Iggy is a specially trained facilitator dog, and his job is to make each child he meets comfortable with the job they have to do. Iggy eases their path with his gentle, non-judgmental friendship. He can be present for police interviews, counseling sessions, court preparation, and testifying. He helps children aged three to eighteen feel more comfortable and confident. It's a big job, but not too big for a dog with an even bigger heart.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Fifteen-year-old Peggy is trying to run away from her problems at home when she finds herself thrust back into a long-forgotten fantasy world called Notherland. An evil force is now threatening to destroy all who live there, and Peggy is the only one who can stop him.

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Young Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with the Wolf Clan. His uncle, the clan shaman, tells Gray Wolf that his future success depends on completing an important task--he must find a very important person and get to know him well.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Danah's eating disorder has a personality - it's a demon she calls Ed, the voice in her head that undermines her self-esteem and her perception of the world. How can she explain that even when she tries to develop healthier eating habits, there is a demon wriggling inside her mind, determining her every step? The eighteen-year-old author of this novel for teens brings her own journal entries to life, revealing the mental anguish of a teen suffering with anorexia and the terrifying grip the disorder holds on her.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Since its inception in 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to twelve women. Each had to struggle to be heard because she was a woman, and each one shares an incredible determination, commitment, and hope for the future.

Paperback. Etat : Good. The history of theatre and drama told with four plays by award-winning playwright Kathleen McDonnell. Includes a who's who of players, descriptions of the roles of actors, directors, playwrights, choreographers, producers, designers, and more.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Since its inception in 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to twelve women. Each had to struggle to be heard because she was a woman, and each one shares an incredible determination, commitment, and hope for the future.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The true story of Iggy, a very special dog who helps kids navigate difficult times. When children disclose abuse, they often navigate an unfamiliar chain of events, sometimes testifying in court. Iggy is a specially trained facilitator dog, and his job is to make each child he meets comfortable with the job they have to do. Iggy eases their path with his gentle, non-judgmental friendship. He can be present for police interviews, counseling sessions, court preparation, and testifying. He helps children aged three to eighteen feel more comfortable and confident. It's a big job, but not too big for a dog with an even bigger heart.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Rosie is wearing her red cape, sitting up in her thinking tree wondering what she'll be when she grows up. People are always asking her that question, but she doesn't have an answer. She's not old enough to be a pilot, or a paramedic, or a dog groomer. But she does believe that she can still do lots of terrific things right now. So when she goes for a walk with her dad and they pass a food bank, Rosie knows that she can do something pro-active while she's still a kid. She can tell this is a special place and when she is there she feels useful and special too. But when Rosie bumps into a friend who seems embarrassed to be there with his family, she must figure out a way to make him feel better. Rosie tilts her head this way and that to look at the situation from the perspective of someone needing to use the food bank and comes up with a plan to help her friend and the food bank at the same time. Cathcart, Yvonne (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Fair. The true story of Iggy, a very special dog who helps kids navigate difficult times. When children disclose abuse, they often navigate an unfamiliar chain of events, sometimes testifying in court. Iggy is a specially trained facilitator dog, and his job is to make each child he meets comfortable with the job they have to do. Iggy eases their path with his gentle, non-judgmental friendship. He can be present for police interviews, counseling sessions, court preparation, and testifying. He helps children aged three to eighteen feel more comfortable and confident. It's a big job, but not too big for a dog with an even bigger heart.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. When Violet's father comes to pick her up at school, one of her classmates asks: "How come your Dad is blue and you're not?" Violet has never even thought about this before. Her mother is red, and her father is blue - so why is she violet. Jovanovic, Vanja Vuleta (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Good. When Rosie comes home to find her mom dancing alone in the living room--on a school day--she knows something wonderful is about to happen. So when one of her two mothers announces, Your Mum and I are getting married they can't wait to start planning the big day. At this party, family, friends and fun come together for a joyous celebration of love in a changing world. Priestley, Alice (illustrateur). …

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. When Rosie comes home to find her mom dancing alone in the living room--on a school day--she knows something wonderful is about to happen. So when one of her two mothers announces, Your Mum and I are getting married they can't wait to start planning the big day. At this party, family, friends and fun come together for a joyous celebration of love in a changing world. Priestley, Alice (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Around the world, people living with disabilities face barriers in the built environment, in employment and education, and in social attitudes and policies that can make it hard to live a full and satisfying life. The ten women we meet in this book face physical and mental health challenges, some from birth and some who became disabled later in life. But they all share the determination to make the world a better place, not just for themselves but for those who will come after them. Their fields are as diverse as elite sport, neurosurgery, architecture, and environmental activism, and while some have devoted themselves to disability policy, others prefer to lead by example. In either case they have proved themselves to be unstoppable. Patkau, Karen (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Some jobs immediately sound fun--Candy Maker anyone?! And some jobs sound exciting--Oceanographer, Sportscaster, Aerialist! And some jobs--Kite Designer, Wind Farmer, Party Planner--sound so wonderful it's hard to believe that they exist! Babies and toddlers will follow along with this ABC as it explores some of the amazing, and often unusual, jobs that people do. Each fun letter is complemented by an illustration of a girl filled with delight and wonder as she shows us how we can be, quite literally, anything we want to be.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A feminist manifesto in graphic novel form that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. Illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex. The book's beginnings as a fanzine shine through in its honesty and directness, confronting the inequalities faced by young women, everyday. And it ends with a line of hope, that with solidarity, girls will hurt less, as they hold each other up with support and encouragement. Darling, Geneviève (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Some jobs immediately sound fun--Candy Maker anyone?! And some jobs sound exciting--Oceanographer, Sportscaster, Aerialist! And some jobs--Kite Designer, Wind Farmer, Party Planner--sound so wonderful it's hard to believe that they exist! Babies and toddlers will follow along with this ABC as it explores some of the amazing, and often unusual, jobs that people do. Each fun letter is complemented by an illustration of a girl filled with delight and wonder as she shows us how we can be, quite literally, anything we want to be.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Laura has just three weeks to go before her Jewish coming of age ceremony, called a Bat Mitzvah, when she is assigned a special project. She is to read the diary of Sara Gittler, a young girl her own age who was imprisoned by the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. Sara never had the chance to celebrate her coming of age, so Laura is to learn about Sara's life and then share her Bat Mitzvah with her twin by speaking of her at the ceremony. Reluctant to undertake the project at first, Laura quickly becomes caught up by Sara's struggle to survive. Sara's diary unfolds with the details of her daily life in the ghetto, a world full of fear, confusion, tragedy and, above all, courage. From Sara's brave story in the past, Laura learns how to find her own courage to confront the possibility of a friend's current involvement in the desecration of a Jewish cemetery.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. When the death of a child in a hit-and-run shocks the quiet seaside town of Oyster Hill, police officer Luci Miller is called in to investigate. Her only clue is a fragment of car paint found at the scene--a unique shade of red that could help identify the killer. Luci's investigation leads her to Jo Nelson, a grandmother in her seventies, who is deeply affected by the tragedy. She has watched too many parents suffer the loss of a child, having devoted decades of her life to keeping her son Oliver, born with cystic fibrosis, alive. Jo suddenly finds herself in the middle of the chaos when her family falls under suspicion. The closer Luci gets to Jo, the more she struggles to maintain objectivity. Jo is charming and charismatic--but she has secrets and knows how to keep them. As the investigation draws in around her, Jo must confront the possibility that someone she loves has done the unforgivable.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Rita: Do we have any boxes? Mom: Sure, Why do you need a box? Rita: My teacher says I have to think outside the box! Approaching her daily life with enthusiasm and humour, Rita rides public transit to her job working at a university coffee shop. She takes yoga and folk dance classes and enjoys drama and music at a day program, and she practices using sign language. In My Art, My World, Rita shows us her love for the world through her great passion: making beautiful and fun works of art. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to organizations that enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.…

Etat : Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Lishchenko, Lenny (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Good. The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations. …