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Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is starting at a new school. Unfortunately, the same-old anxieties have followed her there. Will she meet new friends? Will she succeed on this school’s football team? Can she pass her first test? With the help of her family, she’ll overcome some seriously negative thoughts to find out. Written by Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic pre-teen girl.

Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is visiting her Hmong grandparents, but she doesn’t speak their language, at least not very well. Enter: Anxiety. Nhia fears she won’t be able to connect with her grandparents due to this language barrier. Fortunately, while helping her grandpa on the farm and cooking with her grandmother, Nhia discovers that words aren’t the only way to show love. Written by Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic pre-teen girl.

Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is heading on a summer holiday camping trip. Unfortunately, she’s packing her nerves along for the trip. Can she build a fire? Will she be able to fall asleep in a tent? And what if the other campers don’t like her? Nhia will need to overcome her own self-doubt if she is to make the camping experience less of a total downer. Written by Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic pre-teen girl.

Betty the Yeti goes on a trip to Shoreman State Park with her friend Cecilia. Betty is excited and nervous to try fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But what’s a yeti to do when everything makes her too hot and sweat? art of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which Betty the Yeti adjusts to life in her new city home - making friends, going hiking, planting flowers and trying new things. Packed with humour and subtle social and emotional learning, Betty the Yeti shows readers it''s okay to stand out and be different, while also staying true to yourself!

Kids have been mysteriously vanishing after visiting the local library. The only clue is they all checked out a blank, black notebook. A girl is writing a letter to the mighty Librarian for help. Help is indeed needed. For an old villain has returned with a sinister plot to erase young readers from the world. Can the girl’s message reach the Librarian before the other children are lost forever? Experience dark tales from the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel.

A young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Nick Pendleton’s favourite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis! Has the star actually located one of the world’s greatest mysteries, or are his claims another epic myth? Follow along as Nick enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the whole truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Harley is having a blast crashing a Kaleidoscope Collectors Convention, so of course Batgirl and Supergirl show up to ruin her fun! The three tussle over a particularly unique and fancy kaleidoscope. The barrel twists, a multi-coloured light flashes, and suddenly they find themselves in the Middle Ages. The kaleidoscope is a time travel device! Can the trio make it back to when and where they’re supposed to be, without tangling the time line? Find out in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book that’s perfect for young DC Super Hero fans!

General Zod has escaped the Phantom Zone! A S.T.A.R. Labs scientist used his interdimensional portal device to free the Kryptonian criminal. Supergirl and Batgirl jump into action to contain him, but during the struggle, the portal tech is damaged. It activates. It pulls the Super-Villain, his accomplice and the Super Heroes into zones unknown! Can the two friends work their way through the weird, wild dimensions and send General Zod back to his prison? Find out in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book that’s perfect for young DC Super Hero fans!

A young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts "evidence" of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their far-fetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Betty the Yeti has made several new friends since moving to the city. But will she be able to get over her fear of dogs to be pals with a fury friend named Tedd? art of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which Betty the Yeti adjusts to life in her new city home - making friends, going hiking, planting flowers and trying new things. Packed with humour and subtle social and emotional learning, Betty the Yeti shows readers it''s okay to stand out and be different, while also staying true to yourself!

The urban legend of the vanishing hitchhiker dates back some 400 years. During that time, the modes of transport have changed, but the behaviour of the hitchhiker has remained the same. Soon after accepting a ride, they vanish into thin air. Is this mysterious traveller a tormented spirit searching for a connection? Or is an encounter with this haunted hitchhiker a sign of impending doom? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

Betty the Yeti is thrilled when her twin brothers, Freddy and Eddy, let her play the Ghostly Shadows video game with them. But when the siblings stay up too late and Betty''s mind is filled with ghostly worries, will she find a way to face her fear? art of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which Betty the Yeti adjusts to life in her new city home - making friends, going hiking, planting flowers and trying new things. Packed with humour and subtle social and emotional learning, Betty the Yeti shows readers it''s okay to stand out and be different, while also staying true to yourself!

Toni Carpenter is a Treefielder who hates dragons and dragon trainers. Her family lost their home because of a fire-breathing dragon, and she’s been sent off to live with her cousin while her parents start over. But Toni has other plans. If she can steal a dragon egg from the International School of Dragon Training, she can sell it to help rebuild her family’s home. But then the worst thing possible happens - a baby dragon unexpectedly hatches and bonds with her! Now she’s stuck taking care of the very thing she hates. Will Toni follow through on her plans to steal an egg? Or will she learn to become a talented dragon trainer herself?

Bry Forge and his fire drake, Scorch, are the best Hoard Hunt players in the Rockridge Mountains. In fact, they’re so good that they’re invited to join the team at the International School of Dragon Trainers. However, Bry is the new kid, and nobody seems to respect him. During one game, Bry captures a game-winning hoard of gems that was found by a teammate. Unfortunately, he takes the credit for the win himself. Soon he becomes overconfident and starts taking risks in the arena that hurt his team. Will Bry learn to give credit where it’s due, and help his team instead of seeking glory for himself?

The year is 1912 and the famed ocean liner, the Titanic, has just hit an iceberg. Twelve-year-old Annie has left her home in Ireland to begin a new life in America with her widowed mother. The peaceful journey across the sea comes to an end when Annie is awakened with a jolt. Annie soon discovers the ship is sinking. As she scurries to help her mother and the friends she’s made on their trip, Annie puts her own life in danger. Will Annie and those she cares for survive, or will they run out of time?

Ba-dah-dum! Ba-dah-dum! Oops! Bo is drumming on his desk at school again, and his teacher is not happy. But Bo loves to drum! And sometimes, he doesn’t even know he’s doing it. It’s tricky to find the time and place for his drumming passion. Just when Bo thinks he’s in big trouble for drumming instead of listening, his dad has an idea that will help Bo stay on beat!Musician, educator and actor Andrew Bambridge (Pixels) offers a charming chapter book series about a boy named Bo who, like Andrew, has achondroplasia and has always loved music.