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Prison Boy

By: Sharon McKay

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A heart-wrenching tale of selfless love and the powerful desire to survive. When little Kai is brought to the orphanage, an older child, Pax, immediately takes him under his wing. Left on their own after the orphanage shuts down, Pax is determined to keep Kai safe, but life on the streets is tough—and dangerous. In a desperate attempt to make enough money to keep Kai in school, Pax unwittingly transports a bomb, which explodes, killing and maiming hundreds of people. Pax and Kai escape the deadly explosion, only to be arrested and charged with terrorism. What follows is a descent into the hellish prison where brutal guards stop at nothing to make Pax talk. This haunting novel brings home the tragic situation in which children in over 40 countries are tortured with impunity. But it also speaks to the strength of love in the most dire situations.

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Annick Press

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155451732X

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9781554517329

War Brothers

The Graphic Novel

By: Sharon McKay

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War Brothers

The Graphic Novel

By: Sharon McKay

When fourteen-year-old Jacob is brutally abducted and forced to become a child soldier, he struggles to hold on to his sanity and the will to escape. Daniel Lafrance’s striking artwork and the poignant, powerful text capture the very essence of life as a child soldier. Readers will never forget the experiences of this young boy struggling to survive, unsure who to trust, afraid of succumbing to madness, and above all, desperate to get to freedom. In the end, Jacob engineers a daring escape. This graphic novel is based on the acclaimed novel of the same title, winner of a 2009 Arthur Ellis award. The author spent time in Uganda and based this story on real-life accounts of the horrors inflicted on child soldiers and their victims. This is a story of unthinkable violence, but also one of hope, courage, friendship, and family.

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Annick Press

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1554515963

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9781554515967

The End of the Line

By: Sharon E. McKay

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The End of the Line

By: Sharon E. McKay

Ordinary citizens risk everything to save a young Jewish girl in wartime Holland. Five-year-old Beatrix looks on in horror as the soldier forces her mother off the tram. It is 1942 in Amsterdam, and everyone knows what happens to Jews who are taken away by the Nazis. The soldier turns his attention to Beatrix, when suddenly, the ticket-taker, Lars Gorter, blurts out that she is his niece. With his brother Hans, the tram conductor, they manage to rescue the child from the same fate as her mother. The two elderly brothers realize that they are now in charge of the little girl. They are at a loss -- after all, neither one has ever married, let alone has children. They know that harboring a Jew could cost them their lives, but in desperation, they turn to a neighbor, Mrs. Vos, for help. But even these kindly rescuers cannot shield Beatrix totally from the horrors of war. Based on real events, this suspenseful novel vividly portrays the fear, uncertainty, and terror of the Nazi occupation in Holland. It is a story that reflects both the worst and best of humankind. A worthy addition to children's books about the Holocaust, The End of the Line will leave young readers to ponder how the most dreadful conditions can lead ordinary citizens to perform the most heroic acts. People like Lars, Hans, and Mrs. Vos, who risked their own lives to save Jews in wartime Europe, were later recognized and honored as "Righteous Gentiles." About the Contributor Sharon E. McKay is the award-winning author of many books based on real events, including War Brothers: The Graphic Novel and Thunder Over Kandahar. She was also named a Canadian War Artist and spent time in Afghanistan embedded with the Canadian troops. She lives in Prince Edward Island.

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1554516609

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9781554516605

War Brothers

The Graphic Novel

By: Sharon McKay

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The Graphic Novel

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War Brothers

The Novel

By: Sharon E. McKay

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War Brothers

The Novel

By: Sharon E. McKay

Unbelievable facts about an amazing specimen—YOU! Most of us eat, run, or sleep without thinking about it. But our bodies are masterful machines of intricate design that perform amazing feats daily. The fifth book in Annick’s successful 50 Questions series guides readers through the details of how our bodies function, from the miracles of genetics, to immune cells shaped like sea monsters. With her engaging, lucid style, Lloyd Kyi incorporates recent scientifc research to explain our body’s complex workings. Kids will love fnding the answers to questions such as: • Do blood cells travel single fle? (In our capillaries, blood cells have to squeeze through one at a time.) • How is your spine like a racetrack? (Messages race down the nerves in your spinal cord faster than a NASCAR driver.) • Is your brain like plastic? (Your brain’s ability to change is called “plasticity.”) • Can your lungs take a hike? (Your lungs and blood vessels adapt to altitude changes.) • Are there aliens inside you? (The invasion of microscopic living organisms started the moment you were born.) You’ll discover how people avoided epidemics in ancient Pakistan and why your goldfsh can see things you can’t. Hilarious illustrations will keep kids laughing as they learn.

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Annick Press

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1554516498

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9781554516490

Enemy Territory

By: Sharon McKay

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Enemy Territory

By: Sharon McKay

Sam, an Israeli teen whose leg may have to be amputated, and Yusuf, a Palestinian teen who has lost his left eye, find themselves uneasy roommates in a Jerusalem hospital. One night, the boys decide to slip away while the nurses aren’t looking and go on an adventure to the Old City. The escapade turns dangerous when they realize they’re hopelessly lost. As they navigate the dark city—one of them limping and the other half-blind—their suspicions of each other are diverted. They band together to find their way home, defending themselves against unfriendly locals, arrest by the military police, and an encounter with a deadly desert snake. The boys’ attempts to understand each other and the politics that divide them mirror the longstanding conflict in the Middle East. This powerful story, touched with humor, demonstrates how individual friendships and experiences can triumph over enormous cultural and political differences and lead to understanding and compassion.

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Annick Press

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1554514924

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Prison Boy

By: Sharon McKay

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Prison Boy

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155451732X

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Chalk Around the Block

By: Sharon E. McKay,David MacLeod

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Chalk Around the Block

By: Sharon E. McKay,David MacLeod

Describes the qualities and uses of chalk and provides instructions for a variety of indoor and outdoor games using chalk.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0836245024

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9780836245028

Esther

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Esther

By: Sharon E. McKay

Portrays the remarkable story of Esther Brandeau, a young girl who lived in the eighteenth century and who was the first Jew to set foot in New France.

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Puffin Canada

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0143312049

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9780143312048

Have a Heart!

By: Sharon E. McKay,McKay Sharon,David MacLeod

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Have a Heart!

By: Sharon E. McKay,McKay Sharon,David MacLeod

Have a heart or two, or three...or 40!Our complete Valentine kit is chock full of holiday fun for the whole class! Each kit includes 40 ready-to-decorate Valentines with fabulous trimmings including 16 jewel stickers, 24 inches of satin ribbon, 4 pages of decorating paper, and 4 doilies. Plus there are Valentine jokes and riddles, sweet an dslilly poems, fun facts, adn dozens of great, easy craft ideas for one-of-a-kind Valentines, including pop-ups, scratch 'n' sniffs, and invisible message cards. A Valentine's Day treat that's fun for everyone!

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Grosset & Dunlap

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0448416093

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9780448416090

Thunder Over Kandahar

By: Sharon McKay

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Thunder Over Kandahar

By: Sharon McKay

Best friends Tamanna and Yasmine cannot believe their good fortune when a school is set up in their Afghan village; however, their dreams for the future are shattered when the Taliban burns down the school and threatens the teacher and students with death. As Tamanna faces an arranged marriage to an older man, and the Taliban targets Yasmine’s western-educated family, the girls realize they must flee. Traveling through the heart of Taliban territory, the two unaccompanied young women find themselves in mortal danger. After suffering grave injuries—Tamanna from a fall and Yasmine from a suicide bombing—the girls are left without the one thing that has helped them survive—each other. Filled with tension and drama, THUNDER OVER KANDAHAR paints a vivid portrait of the perils of contemporary Afghanistan.

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Annick Press

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1554513367

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Esther

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Esther

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Portrays the remarkable story of Esther Brandeau, a young girl who lived in the eighteenth century and who was the first Jew to set foot in New France.

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War Brothers

The Novel

By: Sharon E. McKay

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War Brothers

The Novel

By: Sharon E. McKay

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1554516498

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Penelope

Terror in the Harbour

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Penelope

Terror in the Harbour

By: Sharon E. McKay

Penny's father struggles to raise three daughters alone in Halifax. Then one morning, while he is at work, a catastrophic explosion rocks the town" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

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0141003294

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Yara's Spring

By: Sharon McKay,Jamal Saeed

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Yara's Spring

By: Sharon McKay,Jamal Saeed

Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring. Growing up in East Aleppo, Yara's childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara's doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly. When rescuers dig Yara out from under the rubble that was once her family's home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and Nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can't speak--struck silent by everything he's seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen's charismatic brother, Ali, Yara must try to find a way to safety. With danger around every corner, Yara is pushed to her limits as she discovers how far she'll go for her loved ones--and for a chance for freedom. Crafted through the focused lens of Jamal Saeed's own experiences in Syria and brought to life with acclaimed author Sharon E. McKay, Yara's Spring is a story of coming of age against all odds and the many kinds of love that bloom even in the face of war.

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177321439X

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Penelope : Christmas Reunion

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Penelope : Christmas Reunion

By: Sharon E. McKay

The war is over and it's Christmas. Penelope and her grandmother are looking forward to being reunited with Penny's father and sisters. However, during the year that they've been apart, Penny feels like her sisters have grown up without her. She quickly learns that her father wants to take her and her sisters back to Halifax with him, to become a family again. But Penelope has come to love her grandmother and the life they share in Montreal, by the end of the holiday, she will have to make a decision that will affect her, her family, and the course of her life.

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Penguin Canada

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0143016709

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9780143016700

Charlie Wilcox

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Charlie Wilcox

By: Sharon E. McKay

Born into a proud Newfoundland family, Charlie believes he is destined to go to sea. He stows away on a sealing ship, but winds up surrounded by soldiers bound for World War I" Cf. Our choice, 2001.

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Penguin Global

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0143014706

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9780143014706

Penelope

Terror in the Harbour

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Penelope

Terror in the Harbour

By: Sharon E. McKay

Penny's father struggles to raise three daughters alone in Halifax. Then one morning, while he is at work, a catastrophic explosion rocks the town" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

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Charlie Wilcox's Great War

By: Sharon E. McKay

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Charlie Wilcox's Great War

By: Sharon E. McKay

The year is 1918. Charlie Wilcox, now 17 years old, tall, broad and mature beyond his years, returns home to Brigus, Newfoundland. He is a man now, his childhood left behind on the battlefields of France and Belgium. And he is burdened by a secret, one he fears will inflict terrible grief on the village and people he loves--people who have already suffered so much because of the Great War. Waiting for him are his parents, Sam and Lucy Wilcox, and old friends Lily Mackenzie and Mac Daniels. We meet new characters, too: Helena, a beguiling beauty with chocolate eyes; Tom, a stretcher bearer, hardened by his years in the trenches; and Frank, a mischievous prankster. Then there is Claire. The girl he left had eyes like pies and a face like an egg. But the young woman before him is a beauty--and she is angry. Why? She asks. Why did Charlie stay away so long? And why did so many have to die? Claire, like the rest of Brigus, wants answers. Charlie Wilcox's Great War is the unforgettable story of a boy's quest to find his courage and fulfil his destiny--a destiny hard-won on the great battlefields of Europe. But was the cost too high?

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0143014714

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The Glass Castle

By: Sharon E. McKay

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The Glass Castle

By: Sharon E. McKay

In the wake of the Halifax Explosion of 1917, Penny's father must make a decision that will alter all their lives. Faced with the difficulty of finding housing for his three motherless daughters, and worried by the constant threat of disease, Papa reluctantly sends Emily and Maggie to his sister's home in Montreal. Penny, however, must go to live with Grandmama in Montreal. It's a decision that devastates ten-year-old Penny, for the life she is offered in Montreal is nothing like she imagined. It is the life of a princess--and Penny is decidedly not a princess

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0143312073

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