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113 Boathouse Hill

CA$17.95

What began as a casual collection of notes about growing up on a farm more than 60 years ago grew to be a bigger project that became this book. Inspired by her family to record her stories and memories, Joyce Olesen reflects on the "good old days," not to glorify them as a time better than the present, but to offer a glimpse into the life of one family who grew up on the Saskatchewan prairie and to celebrate those long ago days.
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A Family of Our Own

CA$21.95

It seemed loneliness was to be my life's companion; the more people there were around me, the more alone I felt. I wondered if I would ever fit in anywhere. The sequel to the award-winning memoir, Black Fury. (Great Northwest Book Festival) The compelling story of a family in turmoil.
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A Fraidy Pants Liar

CA$24.95

A normal kid with a normal life, not much happens to Freddie until one not-so-normal day when she tells a MONSTER LIE ... and all heck breaks loose!
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A Rose Grows: Fighting...

CA$16.95

Olga Stefaniuk will always be grateful she had cancer. Fighting the disease helped her find strength she didn't know she had.
Determined to use her life for a greater purpose, she started cancer support groups, brought cancer retreats to Saskatchewan and spread a message of hope to patients, caregivers and the medical community.
Her story of resilience, positivity and resolve to make a difference reminds us all what power we hold within.
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ABC's Down on the Farm

CA$12.95

Learn the alphabet down on the farm!
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Adventures on the Circle...

CA$14.95

It’s a prairie mystery... Cattle have been disappearing from neighbouring ranches, and it’s up to Ben and Sarah to figure out what’s going on!

The brother and sister—and their fearless dog, Scruffy—have the adventure of their lives racing through blizzards, rescuing a calf, encountering wild animals, riding along on a cattle drive, and solving the mystery of the missing cattle.

A wild west story of life on a ranch!
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Along Comes a Wolfe

CA$19.95

Shepherd & Wolfe. They’re not the Hardy Boys.

High school student Sheri Beckman has disappeared. When a massive search turns up nothing, her boyfriend, Tony Shepherd, joins forces with a wise-ass troublemaker named Charlie Wolfe to find out what happened.

But Charlie’s investigations aren’t always legal, so when another missing girl is found dead, Tony must decide whether doing right might sometimes mean doing wrong.

Together, Shepherd and Wolfe must find a ruthless killer and stop him before someone else dies.
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Am I the Only One?:...

CA$16.95

It's not easy being a teen. Entering the adult world of judgment and responsibility can be tough, especially when you're already dealing with a changing body. The need to stand on your own can conflict with your need to belong, and the overwhelming nature of it all can make you wonder if you're the only one who feels this way. Am I the Only One? helps you see your potential, providing tools to build confidence and hope, and letting you know that even if it feels like it, you're not alone.
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An Assortment: Darkly...

CA$19.95

This inventive collection of literary and visual oddments embodies the creativespirit of Marie Elyse St. George at its wicked, witty, and sometimes wise best. Eight decades have passed since she held up an armful of kittens to the camera, and she continues to entertain with An Assortment of stories, poems, illustrations, and undefinables—meticulously drawn, at times tragic, and often darkly humorous.
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Anemara Orchid, The: An...

CA$14.95

In a blend of adventure, intrigue and emotion, the magical entity Elancera and its sparkling sages (kindred spirits) chaperone dream-journeys into the depths of teenage imagination ...
For popular teenager Willa Bell, the joy of winning a once-in-a-lifetime contest--the chance to meet the most famous heartthrob of her generation--is overshadowed by the dilemma of picking someone to accompany her. Should it be her now awkward lifelong best friend, Greta -- Or Ava, the coolest girl ever?
Willa embarks on the adventure of a lifetime ... and returns to reality forever changed, with proof positive that true friendship is the best prize of all.
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Angel Blessings

CA$19.95

Angels are full of light and love, heavenly messengers from above. This lovely bedtime picture book describes the ways and signs through which the Angels make their presence known in our lives, a gentle and comforting reminder of the heavenly blessings we experience every day. Angels are always there for you. Caring with love is what Angels do.
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Annie's Bright Idea

CA$14.95

The true story of a Christmastime adventure...Nine-year-old Annie and her little sister Olly set out on the morning of November 18, 1933 to find Santa Claus. Making their way through unknown parts of the city to the Eaton's department store, Annie and Olly discover Santa in unexpected places.

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