Deadly Loyalties

By Jennifer Storm

Blaise is a fairly average Native girl growing up in Winnipeg and dealing with the normal triggers of teenage angst—parents, school, friends. Then her best friend is murdered by the Reds, a local gang, and she is the only witness. For protection, she turns to a rival gang ... Read more

Footprints

By Robert Rayner

When three teenage friends oppose the annexation of their favourite beach by a prominent businessman and philanthropist, their efforts to keep it public are rebuffed or ignored. Their actions quickly move beyond conventional protest, despite the wa ings of an adult friend, the ... Read more

Nothing but Life

By Brent van Staalduinen

White Pine Award 2022 — Shortlisted
During a sweltering summer, Dills must come to terms with a horrific crime and the parent he loves who committed it.

Dills and his mom have returned to Hamilton, her hometown, hoping to leave the horrors of Windsor behind. But it’s impossible ... Read more

Take Off!

By Lea Beddia

High-interest accessible novel for teen readers. ~The only thing worse than crash landing a plane is spending a weekend hiking with your bully. Marisa's only hope for a second chance at her test flight is extra credit from a survival camp weekend. As an aviation cadet, hiking ... Read more