Hold Fast is the widely acclaimed story of Michael's struggle to survive in a new environment and his fight against those who stand as threats to his pride in himself and his way of life.

By writing letters to her dead mother, a young Afro-Cuban girl slowly begins to find a world outside her difficult family. This powerful novel is about terrible loss and about the healing power of love and respect.

Once upon a time people and animals kept on having baby after baby, and the world grew more and more crowded. Death decided to solve this problem by challenging everyone to a jump-rope contest that she was sure to win.

Evocative prose and beautiful illustrations bring this moving tale, set in a 19th-century Canadian logging town, to life.

This poignant story of loss and the healing power of friendship is Ian Wallace at his finest.

A stunning novel about what happens when you don't follow your heart, and the lies, wrong choices and secret suffering that can continue to haunt you and the people who love you.

When his family rents out part of their house to Mr. Karp, young Randolph is astonished to learn that this man is a collector of water -- historically significant samples that he keeps in glass containers, each one carefully labeled.

Deborah Ellis interviews the children of American and Canadian soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. In their own words, they describe how being a soldier's child has affected their lives.

James Heneghan's trademark narrative drive, vivid characters and strong social message make this a striking study of loss and renewal.

Brian Doyle's fast-paced plot and vivid characterizations, along with the lively colloquial dialogue and period detail, create a rich historical portrait that confirms the author's place as a master storyteller.