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Early Readers Picture Books The Secret Games of Maximus Todd First Novels
Hi/lo Fiction Illustrated Humorous Fiction Middle Grade Sports Fiction Middle Grade Fiction Sports Stories High School Fiction Real Love SideStreets Podium Sports Academy
Hi/lo Non-Fiction RecordBooks Real Justice
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High-Interest Canadian History Righting Canada’s Wrongs Amazing Stories Collection
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hi ⁄lo
Many of Lorimer’s books are hi/lo (high interest, low reading level) to better target reluctant readers.
Accelerated Reader software and quizzes help teachers and libraries develop reading skills, based on individual students’ reading levels. Quizzes for many of Lorimer’s books are available for purchase from Renaissance Learning, www.renlearn.com. Fry Graph Readability Formula expresses reading levels by grade and is calculated by the average number of sentences and syllables per hundred words. ATOS Readability Formula indicates a book’s difficulty with a grade level, taking into account sentence length, word length and word difficulty. More information is available online at www.arbookfind.com. Lexile Measures represent the difficulty of a text and are expressed as numbers on the Lexile Scale, measuring reader ability and text complexity. More information is available online at www.lexile.com. anadian Children’s Book Centre C Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Early Readers Reading Level: Grades 2–4 Interest Level: Grades K–4
Share the stories of children at work a century ago! Features • Historically-based Canadian content • Full colour illustrations to engage early readers
• Canadian authors and illustrators
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
READING LEVEL GRADES 2–4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES K–4
DEWEY JC813
Specifications $16.95 $13.56 hardcover • Dewey jC813 • Interest level: grades K–4 • Full-colour illustrations • Quality paper
• 32 pages • 8” x 10” hardcover • Themes: Canadian history, Maritimes
NEW! Keeper of the Light Janet Barkhouse, illustrated by Thérèse Cilia 9781459504646, hc FRY 4.2 ©2016, $16.95 $13.56
Eleven-year-old Sara must keep the lighthouse working when a storm strikes and a ship is wrecked. Based on the experiences of young children who worked at lighthouses in the early 1900s, Janet Barkhouse tells a realistic story of the sacrifices these boys and girls had to make. Beautiful illustrations help the reader imagine the dramatic storm — and the dramatic actions Sara must take to protect the shores.
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JANET BARKHOUSE has retired from several fascinating worlds, including theatre, academia, and education, where she developed innovative English curriculum for the province of Nova Scotia. She is also the author of Pit Pony: The Picture Book. She lives in Clearland, Nova Scotia.
THÉRÈSE CILIA is a freelance painter and illustrator whose whimsical and detailed work often finds a home in children’s books. She obtained her BFA in drawing and painting at OCAD University in Toronto. In 2012, she turned a two-week artist retreat in Newfoundland into a year-long residence in Bonavista where she illustrated her first children’s book Over by the Harbour. She lives in Belleville, Ontario.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
4 4 • LORIMER Best Books•forwww.formaclorimerbooks.ca Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
FORMAC www.formac.ca
Interest Level: Grades K–4 Reading Level: Grades 2–4 Early Readers Explosion Newsie Jacqueline Halsey, illustrated by Loretta Migani 9781459504011, hc FRY 3.7 ©2015, $16.95 $13.56
Explosion Newsie tells the story of a nine-year-old boy who works as a newsie on the busy wartime streets of Halifax delivering the daily paper. He isn’t very good at his job — in fact some call him the very worst newsboy ever. But when two ships collide in the harbour, disaster strikes the city and Macky is thrown into the thick of the action.
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With the best spots all taken, Macky ended up on a corner with few customers. As the long, dreary hours passed, Macky thought about his Pa fighting in France. He wondered if fighting made Pa miserable too. It grew dark and Macky was hungry. “Who needs stupid newspapers anyway,” he said, dumping them over a wall. At home, Macky tipped out his coins. “Is that all your takings?” demanded Rob. He gave him a hard look. “You’ve lost my spot, haven’t you?” Macky slumped down at the table. “Honestly, Macky, you’re the worst newsboy ever!” “And you’re the worst brother ever.”
Jumping over fallen telegraph wires and uprooted trees, Macky ran downhill after his friend. Half the city was gone, the rest flattened or on fire. People stumbled about with blackened faces. Others dug frantically in the tarry wreckage for screaming survivors.
“Go easy, Rob,” said Ma. “He’s not had the job long.” Somehow, Ma being nice made Macky feel worse. 16
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Bluenose Adventure Jacqueline Halsey, illustrated by Eric Orchard 9781459502802, hc FRY 2.2 ©2013, $16.95 $13.56
Young readers will delight in joining ten-year-old Arty on the maiden voyage of the famous schooner Bluenose in 1921. Based on the real experiences of young boys who worked on board Bluenose in the 1920s, Jacqueline Halsey celebrates the story of the ship and her famous captain Angus Walters.
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• Shortlisted! APMA Best Atlantic Published Book Award • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens
Pit Pony Joyce and Janet Barkhouse, illustrated by Sydney Smith 9781459501430, hc FRY 3.4 ©2012, $16.95 $13.56
Pit Pony is a beloved classic of children’s literature which has been turned into a movie and a television series. For this new illustrated edition, the story has been retold in an abbreviated version for young readers and is vividly illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith.
Although former teacher JOYCE BARKHOUSE wrote stories for many years, she was sixty-one when her first book was published. She went on to win many awards for excellence in writing, including the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Canada for her contributions to children’s literature. Well known for her historical fiction, she achieved her greatest success with Pit Pony, now adapted as a picture book with her daughter, JANET BARKHOUSE. She died in 2012 at the age of ninety-eight.
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SYDNEY SMITH is an illustrator born and bred in Nova Scotia. He was awarded the Mayor’s Award for his art in Mabel Murple in 2011.
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Early Readers Reading Level: Grades 1–2 Interest Level: Grades 2–5 WEBSITE
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A new early reader chapter book set!
READING LEVEL GRADES 1–2
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 2–5
DEWEY JC813
Features • Fast-paced, humorous stories for early readers • Fun artwork and typography • Dyslexia-friendly fonts, layout, and paper stock
• Max deals with issues all kids face: social skills, teasing, stereotyping, bullying, decision making, emotions & feelings Actual size
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Each book features Maximus Todd, the little kid with big fidgety, wiggly problems. While it is never specified, Max suffers from anxiety that resembles ADD/ADHD or OCD that causes him to invent “fidgets” to calm himself and overcome his challenges.
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L. M. NICODEMO is an elementary school educator. She lives with her family in Ontario. The Secret Games of Maximus Todd are her first books.
Big Game Jitters
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9781459504295, hc FRY 2.4, LEXILE 500L ©2016, $14.95 $11.96
Max’s soccer team has a chance to defeat their rivals, but then a case of the jitters hits! When they take on school bully Spencer Vilane’s team, everything is looking good for the win — until the super jitters leave Max jumping up and down trying desperately to save the game!
GRAHAM ROSS is a designer and illustrator of many books for a wide range of children’s book publishers. He lives in a log home in the woods with his family.
Specifications • 4 new titles!
$14.95 $11.96 hardcover
• Dewey jC813
• 96 pages
• Fry reading level: 1.8–2.4
• 5” x 7 ½” hardcover
• Interest level: grades 2–5
• B&w illustrations
• Accessible, easy-to-read page layout • Dyslexia-friendly fonts, layout, paper stock
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
6 6 • LORIMER Best Books•forwww.formaclorimerbooks.ca Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
FORMAC www.formac.ca/maxtodd
Interest Level: Grades 2–5 Reading Level: Grades 1–2 Early Readers WEBSITE www.formac.ca/maxtodd
NEW!
Teasing Flu Shot Fidgets 9781459504349, hc FRY 1.9, LEXILE 430L ©2016, $14.95 $11.96
Max calms his fears about getting a needle at the doctor’s office by playing a game that involves all the animals on the farm. Can he make it out of the office without everyone thinking he’s coming down with more than the fidgets?
Friendship
Frantic Friend Countdown
NEW!
9781459504240, hc FRY 1.8, LEXILE 410L ©2016, $14.95 $11.96
The pressure is on! Max tries to calm the super fidgets by giving himself only five chances to become friends with the new kid in class.
NEW!
s Special Need Hyper to the Max 9781459504196, hc FRY 2.4, LEXILE 510L ©2016, $14.95 $11.96
Max invents a game to keep the super fidgets at bay for the day. He’ll need to rhyme every reply he gives, and with Mandy Beth trying her best to trip him up, it isn’t easy!
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Early Readers Reading Level: Grades 2–3 Interest Level: Grades 1–4
First Novels
READING LEVEL GRADES 2–3
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 1–4
DEWEY JC813
FREE Resource Guide
First Novels
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Early chapter books get kids reading on their own!
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • 100% Canadian • Engaging stories and ageappropriate plots • Award-winning authors and illustrators • Humourous, easy-to-read beginner chapter books
• Vibrant, loveable, recurring characters • Modern themes such as teasing, friendship, competition and diversity • Lively black and white illustrations
FREE! Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
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Morgan Morgan does it all — gaming, soccer, acting, camping! He’s a creative and energetic character that kids will love to follow as he tries new things and learns some big lessons.
Morgan’s Got Game “Ted Staunton is a wonderful writer for young people... For children learning to read chapter books, and particularly for those than enjoy humorous tales, Morgan’s Got Game is definitely a great choice.”
Ted Staunton illustrated by Bill Slavin
Morgan on Ice “Detailed illustrations also help highlight the story’s plot and tone, and this makes the book a great option for children that have English as a second language.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Series Set • Award-Winning First Novels Set (9781459503199) $203.50
— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials TED STAUNTON divides his time between writing and a busy schedule as a speaker, workshop leader, storyteller and musical performer for children and adults. His previous books include the well-loved Green Applestreet Gang series, the Cyril and Maggie series, the Morgan series, Puddleman, Simon’s Surprise and the acclaimed Hope Springs a Leak. He has received numerous Canadian Childrens Book Centre “Our Choice” awards, a Silver Birch Award nomination and a Hackmatack Award nomination.
Series Specifications 118 titles available
$5.95 $4.76 paperback
• 36 award-winning titles
• Quality paper
• Dewey jC813
• 64 pages
• Fry reading level: 2.0–3.0
• 5” x 7 ½” paperback
• Interest level: grades 1–4
• Themes: humour, friendship, family
• B&w illustrations
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
8 8 • LORIMER Best Books•forwww.formaclorimerbooks.ca Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
FORMAC www.formac.ca/firstnovels
First Novels Interest Level: Grades 1–4 Reading Level: Grades 2–3
Mia & Matt
First Novels Twins Mia and Matt love animals, but sometimes the animals are a bit of a challenge! Kids will love these hilarious twins as they train pigs to sing for a concert and try to teach an alligator to dance.
Early Readers
SERIES WEBSITE www.formac.ca/firstnovels
Lilly Lilly is a go-getter — she babysits, plays soccer, and loves going to school! But sometimes things don’t go her way, and Lilly has to learn to stay true to herself.
Annie Langlois illustrated by Jimmy Beaulieu
Raffi Raffi is a curious kid, but his physical disability makes it hard for him to get around sometimes. He doesn’t let it hold him back and finds ways to explore nature and make new friends along the way! Sylvain Meunier illustrated by Elisabeth Eudes-Pascal
Robyn Robyn is very outgoing — she directs plays, visits art galleries, sings, and writes for the school paper! Kids will love seeing all the ways she gets involved in school and out! Hazel Hutchins illustrated by Yvonne Cathcart
Jan
Brenda Bellingham illustrated by Clarke MacDonald
Morgan TITLE
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FORMAT
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Morgan’s Got Game
9781459503342
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2.3
3.2
490L
©2014
$5.95
Morgan on Ice
9781459502901
pb
490L
©2013
$5.95
Morgan Gets Cracking
9781459500747
pb
2.9
480L
©2012
$5.95
Morgan and the Dune Racer
9780887809651
pb
3.0
480L
©2011
$5.95
Music By Morgan
9780887809262
pb
2.8
420L
©2010
$5.95
Daredevil Morgan
9780887808470
pb
3.2
©2009
$5.95
Mia & Matt TITLE
Mia, Matt and the Lazy Gator
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FORMAT
9780887809361
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3.6
YEAR
PRICE
©2010
$5.95
Lilly TITLE
ISBN
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Lilly Traps the Bullies
9780887809590
Captain Lilly and the New Girl
FRY
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YEAR
PRICE
pb
2.6
370L
©2011
$5.95
9780887808555
pb
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430L
©2009
$5.95
ISBN
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LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
9780887809330
pb
3.9
580L
©2010
$5.95
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YEAR
PRICE
9780887805301
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©2001
$5.95
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9780887805325
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©2001
$5.95
Raffi Kids will have fun following Jan and her best friend Sarah on their adventures — they participate in the Science Fair, play detective to find a lost dog, and plan a field trip for their class. Monica Hughes illustrated by Carlos Freire
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Raffi’s New Friend
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Robyn’s Best Idea
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Jan’s Awesome Party
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3.5
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 2–4 Interest Level: Grades 3–7
Illustrated humorous fiction
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Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star Lorna Schultz Nicholson
NEW! AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
9781459411968, pb FRY 2.2 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 168 pages
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Archie starts Grade 6 by realizing he is the only kid who has not grown bigger over the summer. With the help of his best friend Alfie, Archie goes on a mission to make himself bigger, stronger and faster in order to impress his best girl friend, Shamini.
READING LEVEL GRADE 2
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–7
DEWEY JC813
My Best Friend Is a Viral Dancing Zombie Karin Adams 9781459411272, pb FRY 4.0, LEXILE 650L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 168 pages
NEW!
Themes • friendship • fame • rivalry
Riley and his best friend Finn know their zombie movie has what it takes to win the class film competition, at least until their desire for fame threatens their friendship.
READING LEVEL GRADE 4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–7
DEWEY JC813
Alex vs. the Four-Headed Gargantuan Laura Peetoom, illustrated by Kevin Frank 9781459409576, pb FRY 2.8, LEXILE 650L ©2015, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 112 pages
Alex gets a paper route, dreaming of the money he will make and how he will spend it. Illustrated comicbook-style with the adventures of Alex’s superhero alter ego as he conquers the school bullies and a yappy neighbourhood dog, this book shows how Alex learns that his real riches are courage and kindness. READING LEVEL GRADE 2
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 3–7
Award Recognized
1010 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
DEWEY JC813
Themes • money • responsibility
• problem-solving • bullying
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca
Interest Level: Grades 3–7 Reading Level: Grades 3–4 Hi/lo Fiction Frostbite Hotel Karin Adams
Themes
9781459407060, pb FRY 4.0, LEXILE 740L ©2014, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 160 pages
• bullying • problem-solving • entrepreneurship
Kirby discovers that operating a “snow hotel” in the schoolyard comes with its own set of challenges. Will Kirby’s vision for Frostbite Hotel survive the cold reality of bullies and corporate recess espionage? • Shortlisted! Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award 2016 • Shortlisted! SYRCA Diamond Willow Award 2016 READING LEVEL GRADE 4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 3–7
DEWEY JC813
28 Tricks for a Fearless Grade 6 Catherine Austen 9781459406179, pb FRY 3.4, LEXILE 610L ©2014, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 192 pages
Dave Davidson is the kid with the cure for all of his friends’ fearsome phobias! A new, boy-centred companion to the acclaimed 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6. • CCBC Best Book for Kids and Teens • Shortlisted! SYRCA Diamond Willow Award 2016 READING LEVEL GRADES 3–4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–6
Themes • jealousy • co-operation
• problem-solving • forgiveness
“Fast-paced with snappy dialogue, and sprinkled with liberal amounts of humour, 28 Tricks is sure to attract and engage both strong and reluctant readers.” — Canadian Children’s Book News
DEWEY JC813
CATHERINE AUSTEN has written numerous award-winning books, including 26 Tips and 28 Tricks for Lorimer. Catherine lives with her family in Gatineau, Quebec.
26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6 Catherine Austen 9781552779248, pb FRY 3.5, LEXILE 480L ©2011, $9.95 $7.96 5” x 7 ¾”, 168 pages
Themes • courage • honesty
Becky Lennox has opinions on simply everything to do with grade 6 . . . and she’s not afraid to share them! • Winner! Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award • Winner! Quebec Writers’ Federation Children’s and Young Adult Literature Prize READING LEVEL GRADES 3–4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–6
DEWEY JC813
• problem-solving • generosity
“A simply told yet fastpaced and colourful blend of humour and drama. Highly recommended.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 3–4 Interest Level: Grades 5–8
Middle grade sports fiction
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These two new novels launch a planned set of books about recreational soccer teams made up of young refugees who have recently arrived in Canada.
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Golden Goal David Starr
NEW! AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
Themes
9781459412026, pb FRY 3.8 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 128 pages
• class differences • multiculturalism • rivalry • refugees
Dylan’s whole life changes when his father dies. Angry and alone, he gets into a fight at his new school and as a punishment he has to join the soccer team — a group of immigrant and refugee students who play on a rough, gravel field. Getting to know his new teammates provides Dylan with a lesson on teamwork and opens his eyes about real hardship. READING LEVEL GRADE 3
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 5–8
DEWEY JC813
DAVID STARR has been the principal at Burnaby’s Edmonds Community School, one of the most diverse elementary schools in the country, for three years. He is the author of From Bombs to Books, which tells the story of his experiences working with refugee students at these schools. David, his students, and his staff at Edmonds have been featured in Now News, The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Province, The Globe and Mail, and on CBC Radio and Global News.
NEW!
Team Fugee
AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
9781459412057, pb FRY 4.0 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 128 pages
Dirk McLean
Themes • prejudice & racism • orphans & foster homes
• competition • refugees
When Ozzie’s parents disappeared from their home in Nigeria, he and his sister were adopted by Canadian parents. With no soccer program in their school, Ozzie and the other Nigerian kids compete with a team of Syrian refugees for time on the field. Can two groups of resilient refugees unite into a single force to win the division championship? READING LEVEL GRADE 4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 5–8
DEWEY JC813
DIRK McLEAN is the author of children’s picture books and the Lorimer Sports Stories novel Not Out. He has also written radio dramas and stage plays which have toured southern Ontario elementary schools. Dirk was born in Trinidad and now lives in Toronto.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
1212 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca
Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Reading Level: Grades 3–4 Hi/lo Fiction David Skuy’s Soccer Trilogy The Starting Eleven David Skuy
NEW!
9781459411326, pb FRY 3.5, LEXILE 500L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 216 pages
David Skuy’s trilogy follows rising soccer star Cody Dorsett as he overcomes many challenges to become a valuable player on his team and in his community. Although each novel can be read as a standalone book, the trilogy as a whole offers a moving account of Cody’s journey — on and off the field.
Cody is no longer the kid with cancer, or the soccer player always sitting on the bench as a substitute. When a skilled younger player is added to the team, Cody and some of the Lions get a chance to be called up to an elite team. But this means Cody has to face down bully Timothy from rival soccer team the Storm once and for all, while also helping his friend Mandy deal with her family troubles — all while figuring out what Cody Dorsett really wants. READING LEVEL GRADES 3–4
Themes • bullying
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–8
DEWEY JC813
• friendship • teamwork
The Beautiful Game 9781459409620, pb FRY 3.0, LEXILE 570L ©2015, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 224 pages DAVID SKUY is the winner of the 2012 Silver Birch Award from the Ontario Library Association. He is the author of this trilogy of novels about Cody Dorsett. He is also the author of the Game Time! hockey series. David lives in Toronto.
Fourteen-year-old Cody and his friends play the beautiful game to save a beautiful place. Cody and his friends on the Lions soccer team organize a marathon game to bring attention to the environmental impact a proposed factory will have on their local lake.
Themes • racism • making a difference • overcoming obstacles • leadership
“Striker is a fast paced novel about soccer that touches on sensitive issues such as cancer, bullying and racism… a good read and a fun novel for reluctant readers. Recommended.”
Striker 9781459405134, pb FRY 3.5, LEXILE 610L ©2013, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 216 pages
Now that Cody’s cancer is in remission, he’s ready to hit the soccer field again as a member of the Lions. Following a team shake-up, however, Cody is feeling the pressure. Can he find the strength and courage to get his A-game back?
• VOYA Magazine Top Shelf Honoree • Finalist! Silver Birch Fiction Award
— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Themes • bullying • socio-economic inequalities
• overcoming adversity • racism • competition
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grade 5 Interest Level: Grades 4–8
Title
Brad V. Cowan’s The Seven Stair Crew Trilogy Brad V. Cowan’s trilogy follows Cale Finch as he finds his voice and learns to stand up for himself as a skateboarder. Along with the Seven Stair crew, Cale strives to find his rightful place in this youth subculture.
The Sinkhole 9781459407237, pb FRY 3.6, LEXILE 830L ©2014, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 152 pages
A series of clues sends the boys on a quest to find “The Empire” — four super-secret skateboard sites with some of the most thrilling, gnarly set-ups around. But for Cale, it turns out that the quest for the Empire is also a personal journey of discovery — about his own character and the dad he never knew.
Themes • friendship • bullying • problem-solving READING LEVEL GRADE 5
• decision-making • absent parent
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–8
DEWEY JC813
• CCBC Best Book for Kids and Teens
Skinner’s Banks 9781459405226, pb FRY 4.9, LEXILE 920L ©2013, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 160 pages
Cale and the Seven Stair Crew are shooting a skate video with their local idol, Mark Skinner, featuring all their gnarly tricks. When tragedy strikes, it will take all of Cale’s strength and courage to carry on and unite the skater community.
Themes • death/bereavement • bullying • competition
• decision-making • peer-pressure
Street Kings 9781459404502, pb FRY 5.0, LEXILE 910L ©2013, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 136 pages
It’s spring break and Cale plans to fill his week with skateboarding adventure: hanging with the guys from the Seven Stair crew and prepping for a Street Kings skate contest. Through it all, Cale has to prove that he’s got what it takes to roll with the best.
Growing up, BRAD V. COWAN was no stranger to the best places to skateboard in the Toronto area. He works in television and film, working as producer of the West 49 Ambition Camp TV series, in which eight of the country’s best skaters went headto-head in a skateboarding competition.
“… well-written and high interest for those interested in skateboarding. The tricks that Cale and the rest of the Seven Stair Crew do on their boards are laid out in detail.” — Resource Links
Themes • bullying • competition Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
• decision-making • peer-pressure
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Interest Level:Interest GradesLevel 3–5 #–# Reading Reading Level: Level Grade #–# 2Section Hi/lo Fiction Name
Middle grade fiction
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Mystery in the Frozen Lands Martyn Godfrey, with an introduction by Ken McGoogan
Themes
9781459408425, pb FRY 2.7, LEXILE 710L ©2015, $12.95 $10.36 5” x 7 ¾”, 168 pages
• history • mystery • exploration
The thrilling fictional tale of a fourteen-year-old’s quest aboard a real nineteenth century ship in search of the missing Franklin expedition. READING LEVEL GRADE 2
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 3–5
DEWEY JC813
“A must-have for any teacher looking for a book that could inspire students to further research into the great age of exploration.”
MARTYN GODFREY was one of Canada’s most popular writers of fiction for young people. He wrote over forty books, including Plan B Is Total Panic and Mystery in the Frozen Lands, both published by Lorimer. He died in 2000.
— Canadian Teacher Magazine
Themes • bullying • immigration
The Luck of Jude Andrew Larsen 9781552777053, pb FRY 2.3, ATOS 3.2, LEXILE 460L ©2011, $9.95 $7.96 5” x 7 ¾”, 112 pages
READING LEVEL GRADE 2
• co-operation • problem-solving INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 3–5
DEWEY JC813
When his grade four teacher assigns a new project, Jude Bhandari is sure that he’ll be paired up with his best friend Sanjay. Everyone knows they both love everything to do with outer space. But instead Jude is paired up with the tough new kid from England who likes to pick fights. Will Jude be able to find common ground with the new kid — or will he end up as his latest victim?
ANDREW LARSEN’S picture book The Imaginary Garden (Kids Can Press) was nominated for a Governor General’s Award in 2009. Andrew lives in Toronto, where he is a writer and a stay-at-home dad.
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Interest Level: Grades 4–8 hi ⁄lo READING LEVEL GRADES 2–5
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–8
DEWEY JC813
FREE Resource Guide
Action-packed sports fiction turns boys and girls into all-star readers!
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Gripping, realistic stories full of action • Diverse characters who deal with contemporary issues • Male and female athletes in grades 6-9
• 20+ sports! • Award-winning authors who know their sport
FREE! Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
Actual size
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NEW! Tagged Out Joyce Grant 9781459410756, pb FRY 3.6, LEXILE 730L ©2016, $9.95 $7.96
See more baseball titles on page 20
The inner-city Blues baseball team is having a lousy year, until all-star player Jock joins the team. The only problem? Not all the Blues can handle having a gay player on their team. • TD Children’s Book Week Tour 2017
“Once again, Lorimer Sports Series uses a popular team sport as a vehicle for effective social commentary. Jock is comfortable in his sexuality, although he confesses to Nash that he has never been sexually active. This is a challenging topic for the target audience, age 10 to 13. Another home run for Lorimer Sports!” — Resource Links Magazine
JOYCE GRANT is a freelance journalist and the author of several books for children. She is also the co-founder of TeachingKidsNews.com, which provides free, kid-friendly news. Her website is joycegrantauthor.com. Joyce lives in Toronto.
More than 50 selections for CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens list!
Series Specifications
Series Sets • All Award-Winning Sports Stories Set (9781459406735) $680.60 • Sports Stories Winter Olympics Hockey Set (9781459406360) $56.75 • Sports Stories 25th Anniversary Ball Sports Set (9781459406483) $75.00 Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Series Awards
Award Recognized
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130+ titles available
$8.95-$12.95 $7.16-$10.36 paperback
• 72 award-winning titles
• Quality paper
• Dewey jC813
• 104-176 pages
• Fry reading level: 2.0-4.9
• 5” x 7 3/4” paperback
• Interest level: grades 4-8
• Themes: sports, overcoming obstacles
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Hi/lo Fiction Soccer NEW!
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Snow Soccer David Trifunov 9781459411937, pb FRY 4.0 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36
Sarimah, a young Syrian refugee, moves to Saskatoon and has to switch from playing soccer in the sand to the snow while learning to adjust to her new life in Canada. DAVID TRIFUNOV is an award-winning sportswriter and freelance journalist based in Lake Country, B.C. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and websites across Canada and the United States. When not writing, he is raising three daughters with his wife, Erin.
AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
Soccer
Sidelined “The cast is thoroughly multicultural.” — Booklist
TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
YEAR
PRICE
NEW! Snow Soccer
David Trifunov
9781459411937
pb
4.0
©2017
$12.95
Trevor Kew
9781552778623
pb
3.6
4.0
560L
©2011
$9.95
Trevor Kew
9781459402560
pb
3.0
3.9
530L
©2012
$9.95
Steven Sandor
9781459400665
pb
3.7
4.9
680L
©2012
$9.95
Corner Kick
Bill Swan
9781552778357
pb
3.1
4.3
630L
©2011
$9.95
Out of Sight
Robert Rayner
9781552778432
pb
4.6
5.3
870L
©2011
$9.95
Play On
Sandra Diersch
9781552778456
pb
3.1
4.1
610L
©2011
$9.95
Trevor Kew
9781552775509
pb
3.9
4.4
640L
©2010
$9.95
Robert Rayner
9781552775042
pb
4.1
4.7
790L
©2010
$9.95
Soccer Star!
Jacqueline Guest
9781552775103
pb
4.7
4.9
710L
©2010
$9.95
Suspended
Robert Rayner
9781552775066
pb
4.5
4.6
740L
©2010
$9.95
Foul Play
Beverly Scudamore
9781552775097
pb
3.5
3.9
550L
©2010
$9.95
Heads Up!
Dawn Hunter
9781552775073
pb
3.4
5.1
750L
©2010
$9.95
Breakaway Playing Favourites Playing for Keeps
Sidelined Just for Kicks
ATOS
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Basketball
SERIES WEBSITE
Making the Team
www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Kelsey Blair 9781459411371, pb FRY 2.5, LEXILE 480L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
NEW!
Awards Spotlight
When Hannah doesn’t make the Grade 8 girls basketball team and June does, Hannah misses playing basketball and spending time with her best friend.
• Shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award 2014-2015
KELSEY BLAIR played varsity women’s basketball at UBC and professional basketball in Sweden for two years. She is the author of the sports novels Ugly Kicks and Pick and Roll, which was named one of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens. She lives in Vancouver, B.C.
Game Face Sylvia Gunnery 9781459403758, pb FRY 3.4, ATOS 4.3, LEXILE 630L ©2013, $9.95 $7.96
Pick and Roll “A slam dunk for girls who love sports, and an excellent example of diversity without flag-waving.” — Booklist
Basketball TITLE
NEW!
AUTHOR
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Making the Team
Kelsey Blair
9781459411371
pb
2.5
Game Face
Sylvia Gunnery
9781459403758
pb
3.4
Ugly Kicks
Kelsey Blair
9781459409729
pb
Johnny Boateng
9781459406049
Pick and Roll
Kelsey Blair
Hoop Magic
Eric Howling
Hustle
Free Throw Fast Break Rebound Triple Threat Camp All-Star Slam Dunk Jump Ball
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
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Jacqueline Guest Michael Coldwell Adrienne Mercer Jacqueline Guest Michael Coldwell Steven Barwin Adrienne Mercer
ATOS
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480L
©2016
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630L
©2013
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©2015
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©2014
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9781459406018
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640L
©2014
$9.95
9781459405257
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©2013
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9781552776865
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©2011
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9781552776728
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©2011
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9781552776742
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©2011
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9781552776902
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9781552776704
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©2011
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9781552776889
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©2011
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9781459401792
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©2012
$9.95
4.3
4.5
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Hi/lo Fiction Hockey
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Ice Time “This tale of a young Canadian immigrant who gets a longed for but unexpected chance to join a local team will score an easy goal with younger or less expert readers mad for hockey.” — Booklist
Hockey TITLE
LEXILE
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3.1
710L
©2015
$9.95
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©2014
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9781552778746
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©2011
$9.95
Jacqueline Guest
9781552775578
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©2010
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Cross-Check!
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
9781552776964
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3.1
570L
©2010
$9.95
Danger Zone
Michele Martin Bossley
9781552775592
pb
3.8
3.9
560L
©2010
$9.95
Jacqueline Guest
9781552775639
pb
4.2
5.3
710L
©2010
$9.95
Hockey Night in Transcona
John Danakas
9781552775615
pb
4.0
5.3
780L
©2010
$9.95
Roughing
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
9781552775677
pb
3.8
4.2
640L
©2010
$9.95
Rink Rivals
Jacqueline Guest
9781552775653
pb
4.2
5.1
750L
©2010
$9.95
Power Play
Michele Martin Bossley
9781552775554
pb
3.3
4.2
680L
©2010
$9.95
Joseph Romain
9781552775738
pb
3.8
4.4
650L
©2010
$9.95
Ice Time Bench Brawl Making Select A Goal in Sight
Hat Trick
Two Minutes for Roughing
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
David Trifunov
9781459408548
pb
Trevor Kew
9781459407114
Steven Barwin
ATOS
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Baseball
SERIES WEBSITE
Two Strikes
www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Johnny Boateng 9781459411470, pb FRY 2.2, LEXILE 540L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
KaLeah’s a natural at baseball, but when she is excluded and bullied by Nikki and her clique because she is black and a better player than Nikki, she joins the boys’ team.
NEW! See page 16
NEW!
As a boy of African heritage growing up in Trail, B.C., JOHNNY BOATENG learned all about sports and ambition. He played division basketball in Indiana and at Simon Fraser University. He lives in Vancouver, B.C., where he founded The Dream Hoops Basketball Academy and serves as a mentor for disadvantaged youth. He is the author of the award-winning sports novel Hustle. Run For Your Life is his second book.
Football “Featuring covers clearly labeled with the sport in question, action-packed stories, and characters with diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, these books are written at a third-grade reading level but are sure to hook sporty middle school students.” —School Library Journal
Baseball
Swimming
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YEAR
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NEW!
Two Strikes
Johnny Boateng
9781459411470
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2.2
540L
©2016
$12.95
NEW!
Tagged Out
Joyce Grant
9781459410756
pb
3.6
730L
©2016
$9.95
9781459405936
pb
3.6
4.5
730L
©2014
$9.95
9781459403789
pb
4.2
4.2
700L
©2013
$9.95
9781459405905
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3.6
4.3
670L
©2014
$9.95
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ATOS
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YEAR
PRICE
Head Hunter
Eric Howling
9781459409675
pb
2.7
560L
©2015
$9.95
Red Zone Rivals
Eric Howling
9781459407145
pb
3.6
670L
©2014
$9.95
Steven Sandor
9781459403819
pb
3.5
4.6
690L
©2013
$9.95
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
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YEAR
PRICE
9781459411425
pb
3.3
580L
©2016
$12.95
9781552776667
pb
3.5
690L
©2011
$9.95
NEW!
Curve Ball Double Play Power Hitter
Trolled Steven Sandor
Football
9781459411425, pb FRY 3.3, LEXILE 580L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
Andy is so determined to make the national swim team that he uses a viral video to crowdfund his trip there. But when he pranks a promising female swimmer on camera, all that attention turns sour. Canadian Children’s Book Centre
John Danakas Sara Cassidy Christine A. Forsyth
ATOS
TITLE
Replay
Swimming TITLE
NEW!
Award Recognized
AUTHOR
Trolled Swim to Win
2020 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
Steven Sandor Vallery Hyduk
4.8
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Interest Level: Grades 4–8 Reading Level: Grades 2–5 Hi/lo Fiction Track & Field
SERIES WEBSITE
Run For Your Life
www.lorimer.ca/sportsstories
Trevor Kew
NEW!
9781459411906, pb FRY 3.0 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36
Cross-country runner Chris begins to train with Jason, a First Nations kid who has been displaced by a fire in the community. Chris has to learn what it’s like to be a refugee and run for your life while figuring out how he himself can win the big race.
AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
TREVOR KEW is an English teacher and regular contributor to the soccer magazine Free Kick. He is also the author of several Lorimer Sports Stories soccer novels. Trading Goals was shortlisted for Japan’s Sakura Medal and Playing Favourites was a Junior Library Guild selection. Trevor was born and raised in BC and now lives in Japan.
Cricket
Goalball “Lorimer is obviously succeeding with this series of action-driven novels which encourage young readers to ‘get in the game’!” —Resource Links Magazine
Volleyball
Track & Field TITLE
NEW!
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
Trevor Kew
9781459411906
pb
3.0
Deb Loughead
9781552776681
pb
3.6
4.6
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
Not Out
Dirk McLean
9781459401754
pb
3.8
Wicket Season
Gabrielle Prendergast
9781459400207
pb
3.4
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
Janet M. Whyte
9781459408500
pb
3.9
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
Steven Barwin
9781459405288
pb
3.1
Run for Your Life Just Run
ATOS
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YEAR
PRICE
©2017
$12.95
710L
©2011
$9.95
ATOS
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YEAR
PRICE
4.8
720L
©2012
$9.95
690L
©2012
$9.95
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
590L
©2015
$9.95
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
4.2
580L
©2013
$9.95
Cricket TITLE
Goalball TITLE
Shot in the Dark
ATOS
Volleyball TITLE
Spiked
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 3–5 Interest Level: Grades 9+
High school fiction
hi ⁄lo
Zero Future
NEW! AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017!
Themes
Melanie Florence 9781459411999, pb FRY 5.0 ©2017, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 216 pages
• suicide • Native peoples
• leadership • community
Actual size MELANIE FLORENCE is a proud Cree and a full-time writer currently based in Toronto. She is the author of the Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Residential Schools, which was named an OLA Best Bets for YA Non-Fiction in 2016, as well as the YA novels One Night and Rez Runaway. Her YA biography, Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuk to Play in the NHL, was chosen as an Honor Book by The American Indian Library Association. As a freelance journalist, Melanie’s byline has appeared in magazines including Dance International, Writer, Parents Canada, and Urban Male Magazine.
A lack of educational and career opportunities, medical support and counselling in Aboriginal communities has left young people on Floyd’s reserve feeling that they have no hope. As teen suicides mount, it is up to Floyd to turn around his community’s descent into crisis before it’s too late. READING LEVEL GRADE 5
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
+
DEWEY JC813
The Missing Melanie Florence 9781459410855, pb FRY 3.8, LEXILE HL590L ©2016, $14.95 $11.96 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 160 pages
NEW!
Two Native girls go missing, but when the police don’t take it seriously, Feather starts her own investigation. What she doesn’t know is that her investigation is leading her into terrible danger. READING LEVEL GRADES 3–4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
“Buy copies of The Missing for your high school library novel collection, encourage English teachers to read it and consider it as a supplemental novel choice for high school English classes, and certainly, for any Aboriginal studies class.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
DEWEY JC813
Themes • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens • TD Children’s Book Week Tour 2017
• mystery • Native peoples
• prejudice & racism • law & crime
Creep Con Kim Firmston 9781459409774, pb FRY 3.0, LEXILE HL580L ©2015, $14.95 $11.96 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 152 pages
Themes • cosplay • peer pressure
• sexual abuse • class differences
Feeling like an outsider in a new city and at a new school, Mariam is relieved to meet up with some boys at the big fan convention who are dressed as the rest of the characters from her favourite manga. But when Rick tries to physically force himself on her, Mariam realizes that he is taking the game way too seriously.
READING LEVEL GRADE 3
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
Award Recognized
2222 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
DEWEY JC813
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 3–4 Hi/lo Fiction Crack Coach
Themes
Steven Sandor 9781459409804, pb FRY 4.0, LEXILE HL740L ©2015, $14.95 $11.96 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 160 pages
• class differences • media awareness
• drugs • alcohol and substance abuse
Maurice and Vijay are thrilled to be the only grade nine students to make the junior football team. But when massive media coverage of the outspoken Coach Jones starts turning up allegations of illegal behaviour, the two “minor niners” need to get control of the team away from the man the whole world knows as the Crack Coach. While based on a situation taken directly from the headlines, this is a fictional story that explores what happens when young players strive to take action to address an unexpected and destructive issue. READING LEVEL GRADE 4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
Picture Me Lori Weber
Themes
9781459405103, pb FRY 3.5, LEXILE 800L ©2013, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 168 pages
• body image (anorexia/obesity) • decision-making • bullying • peer-pressure
When a well-meaning English teacher has overweight student Krista read aloud a poem about body image in class, she ignites a simmering bullying event based on Krista’s appearance. Krista’s best friend, and witness to the event, is suspended for fighting to defend her while the girl who bullies Krista seems more concerned with what an older guy thinks of her. But as the three characters’ paths intersect, their complicated inner lives are revealed. READING LEVEL GRADE 3
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
• Shortlisted! Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award • Shortlisted! Arthur Ellis Award, Best Juvenile/YA Mystery • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens • OLA Best Bet • Shortlisted! SYRCA Snow Willow Award • Shortlisted! Red Maple Fiction Award • Commended! Resource Links’ One of the Year’s Best
crush. candy. corpse Sylvia McNicoll 9781459400627, pb ATOS 4.3, LEXILE HL630L ©2012, $12.95 $10.36 5 ½” x 8 ½”, 224 pages
The Alzheimer’s ward in Paradise Manor is depressing, but working with the patients has a surprising effect on Sunny while she serves her volunteer hours there. Sunny does whatever she can to make the patients happy, even if she has to break the rules to do it. When tragedy strikes at Paradise, Sunny is left to make the decision about whether or not to honour a promise that her new crush, Cole, made to his grandmother about her life…and her death. READING LEVEL GRADE 4
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
Themes • mystery • chronic illness • inter-generational relationships • decision-making • peer-pressure • volunteer service
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 3–5 Interest Level: Grades 9+ hi ⁄lo READING LEVEL GRADES 3–5
WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/reallove INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
A new collection of YA novels addressing teen romance today! Features • Engaging and easy-toread novels that deal with contemporary themes teens will connect with, including love and romance,
body image, gender identity, dating and sex, LGBTQ issues • Featuring diverse characters and realistic settings
• Diverse authors who write for today’s teens
Look for the new website in February 2017 at www.lorimer.ca/reallove
GENDER IDENTITY
Praise for Mette’s previous novel, Femme
Love is Love Mette Bach 9781459412088, pb FRY 4.3 ©2017, $14.95 $11.96
Overweight and unhappy, Emmy has always been intimidated by her perfect cousin Paige and Paige’s cool friends, so she is surprised to find that the coolest of them, Jude, is interested in her. Jude (who used to be Judy) is transgender. Paige warns Emmy away from Jude, saying that he will just use her and she will get hurt. Emmy has to decide on her own if it’s worth it to put her true self out there for real love.
NEW!
“Femme’s cultural relevance cannot be overstated; it touches upon LGBTQ youth, cyberbullying, and the omnipresence of social media and its effect on teens… Femme will appeal not only to young people dealing with issues of sexual orientation, but to anyone confronted with the thrill and fear - of embarking on a new chapter in life.”
— Quill & Quire
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2017
METTE BACH was born in Denmark and raised in Delta, B.C. She lives in Vancouver where she teaches ESL to high school students. She is the author of the SideStreets novels Femme, which was a starred-review book in Quill & Quire, and Killer Drop. Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
2424 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
Specifications • 3 new titles!
$14.95 $11.96 paperback
• Dewey jC813
• Quality paper
• Fry reading level: 3.4-5.0
• 176-184 pages
• Interest level: grades 9+
• 5 ¼” x 7 ½” paperback
• Accessible, easy-to-read page layout
• Themes: teen issues, relationships
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/reallove
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 3–5 Hi/lo Fiction WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/reallove
LGBTQ
Same Love Tony Correia 9781459412118, pb FRY 3.4 ©2017, $14.95 $11.96
At seventeen, Adam has suspected for a while that he might be gay but when he reveals his feelings to his devout parents, they’re upset and send him to a Christian camp to “straighten out”. The last thing Adam expects is to meet someone there that he’s interested in, so he tries to bury his attraction to Paul. With a whole camp full of people trying to get Adam to change who he is, what kind of chance does he have to find love and a life with Paul?
NEW!
TONY CORREIA lives in Vancouver, B.C. His newspaper column, Queen’s Logic, ran in Xtra! West for five years and his memoir Foodsluts at Doll & Penny’s Café was published in 2012. Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram @garpinbc or on his blog, www.everythingtonycorreia.com.
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2017
RE
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Follow Your Heart Tasha Nathan 9781459412149, pb FRY 5.0 ©2017, $14.95 $11.96
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2017
NEW!
Nisha has always been a good Tamil daughter. Her parents want her to become a doctor or an engineer, and of course she is not allowed to be in a romantic relationship while she is still a teenager. Nisha has discovered that what she really loves to do is write. She also finds that who she really loves is her creative writing classmate Todd. How can Nisha get her parents to understand that she needs to live her own life?
TASHA NATHAN is a strong supporter of women’s rights and has worked alongside community organizations in Toronto as well as internationally to promote gender equality. She is a contributor to TamilCulture, the first Tamil online lifestyle magazine. She lives in Toronto with her husband.
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Interest Level: Grades 9+ hi ⁄lo
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
READING LEVEL GRADES 4–8
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
FREE Resource Guide
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection
Edgy, contemporary young adult fiction that gets teens reading! Series Features
• Deals with real-world issues in real ways • High-interest fiction that engages reluctant teen readers • Believable characters, situations, and dialogue
Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
• Diverse characters and settings • Award-winning, knowledgeable authors
FREE! Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
Actual size
+
Rez Runaway Melanie Florence
NEW!
9781459411623, pb FRY 3.6, LEXILE 600L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
See more LGBTQ titles on page 28
Raised on an Indian reserve, seventeen-yearold Joe Littlechief runs away when his devout Christian community discovers he is gay. Other themes: homosexuality, Native peoples, runaways, street youth
MELANIE FLORENCE is a proud Cree and a full-time writer currently based in Toronto. She is the author of the Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Residential Schools, the YA novels One Night and Rez Runaway, and the YA biography Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuk to Play in the NHL, which was chosen as an Honor Book by The American Indian Library Association. As a freelance journalist, Melanie’s byline has appeared in magazines including Dance International, Writer, Parents Canada, and Urban Male Magazine.
Series Set • All Award-Winning SideStreets Set (9781459406711) $321.40
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
2626 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
“Covering tough topics such as gay bashing, gender identity, and underage prostitution, Florence unflinchingly depicts the risks encountered by LGBTQ teens. A gritty fairy tale for modern times, Rez Runaway communicates hope and compassion to an increasingly vulnerable teen demographic with an optimistic endnote that all teens need to hear: “It really does get better.” — National Reading Campaign
Series Specifications 60+ titles available
$8.95-$12.95 $7.16-$10.36 paperback
• 34 award-winning titles
• Quality paper
• Dewey jC813
• 112-168 pages
• Fry reading level: 3.0-5.5
• 4 ¼” x 7” / 5 ¼” x 7 ½” paperback
• Interest level: grades 9+
• Themes: teen issues, relationships
• Accessible/readable page layout
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Hi/lo Fiction Theme:
Mental Health
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Dark Side
NEW!
John Choi 9781459411524, pb FRY 3.3, LEXILE 610L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
NEW!
Dead to Me Cristy Watson 9781459411579, pb FRY 2.0, LEXILE 600L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
Emerson Yeung seems to have every reason to be happy — but pressures from his parents to be the perfect son and a racist prank have made him depressed and suicidal.
Ever since Logan found out that his uncle was involved in his dad’s death, he’s been full of resentment — until he gets in trouble with the law and realizes he needs to face up to his anger.
Other themes: depression, suicide, parental pressure, physical & emotional abuse
Other themes: death & dying, anger & anger management, families, class differences
JOHN CHOI lives in Toronto where he has worked as a child and youth mental health professional for over twenty years. Dark Side is his first novel.
Cutter Boy Cristy Watson
NEW!
9781459410954, pb FRY 3.1, LEXILE HL640L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
Awards Spotlight
Bullied at school and ignored at home, Travis cuts himself with a razor blade. When a new friend shows him the art form of paper cutting, he realizes there might be a better way to cope.
• Shortlisted! Red Cedar Award 2014–2015 • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens
Other themes: bullying, families, mystery, injury (self)
Stupid Kim Firmston
“Cutter Boy is definitely one of the better high interest reads out there today, and it fills a very important gap in teen literature.”
9781459406117, pb FRY 2.8, LEXILE HL570L ©2014, $9.95 $7.96
— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
“The portrayals of a kid’s experiences with learning differences are spot-on.” — Booklist
Mental Health TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
John Choi
9781459411524
pb
3.3
ATOS
610L
©2016
$12.95
600L
©2016
$12.95
HL640L
©2016
$12.95
NEW!
Dark Side
NEW!
Dead to Me
Cristy Watson
9781459411579
pb
2.0
NEW!
Cutter Boy
Cristy Watson
9781459410954
pb
3.1
Stupid
Kim Firmston
9781459406117
pb
2.8
HL570L
©2014
$9.95
Beyond Crazy
Deb Loughead
9781459407176
pb
4.9
HL650L
©2014
$9.95
Scarred
Monique Polak
9781550289640
pb
4.4
4.7
690L
©2007
$9.95
Schizo
Kim Firmston
9781552778715
pb
3.1
3.6
HL550L
©2011
$9.95
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Interest Level: Grades 9+ Theme:
Substance Abuse
SERIES WEBSITE
Trap Jam
www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Steven Barwin 9781459411005, pb FRY 3.3, LEXILE HL510L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
NEW!
Olivia and her bandmate Lucas need to go on the run. But when Olivia discovers Lucas orchestrated the threat to have her to himself, she struggles to sober up and get out of his obsessive trap. Other themes: music, lying, alcoholism, peer pressure
Out of It “Realistic fiction works best when the driving force is character development as opposed to plot events.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Theme:
LGBTQ Femme Mette Bach
NEW!
9781459407671, pb FRY 2.9, ATOS 4.8, LEXILE HL580L ©2014, $9.95 $7.96
When Sofie is paired on a year-long project with the only outlesbian in school, she realizes to her surprise that she identifies as a femme lesbian and begins seeing her relationships change.
• CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens • Quill & Quire Starred Review See page 26
Substance Abuse TITLE
NEW!
“Femme’s cultural relevance cannot be overstated; it tocuhes upon LGBTQ youth, cyberbullying, and the omnipresence of social media and its effect on teens.” — Quill & Quire Starred Review
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
Trap Jam
Steven Barwin
9781459411005
pb
3.3
HL510L
©2016
$12.95
Out of It
Michelle Kadarusman
9781459407206
pb
2.8
HL560L
©2014
$9.95
Jodi Lundgren
9781459405981
pb
2.5
HL530L
©2014
$9.95
9781552775233
pb
4.2
4.4
HL710L
©2010
$9.95
9781552774199
pb
5.5
5.7
970L
©2009
$9.95
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
Mette Bach
9781459407671
pb
2.9
4.0
HL580L
©2015
$9.95
Melanie Florence
9781459411623
pb
3.6
600L
©2016
$12.95
Michael Harris
9781459401914
pb
4.3
4.8
HL720L
©2012
$9.95
Sandra Diersch
9781552774212
pb
5.1
4.7
HL690L
©2009
$9.95
Blow Final Takedown Wasted
LGBTQ TITLE
Femme
NEW!
Rez Runaway Homo Out
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Brent R. Sherrard Brent R. Sherrard
ATOS
Award Recognized
2828 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Hi/lo Fiction Theme:
Family & Social Class
SERIES WEBSITE
Killer Drop
NEW!
www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Mette Bach 9781459410909, pb FRY 2.9, LEXILE HL630L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
When three friends ski out of bounds, leaving one dead and another paraplegic, Marcus has to decide if his perfect life is worth living with the guilt of knowing what really happened.
Gone Wild “Similar in theme to Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, Lundgren brings to a teen audience a quickly paced story about the restorative power of nature.”
Other themes: class differences, friendship, disability, death & dying
— National Reading Campaign
• CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens
“Bach is a high school teacher and effectively captures the daily conversations and social media postings for this age group.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Theme:
Relationship & Sexuality One Night Melanie Florence 9781459409835, pb FRY 2.9, ATOS 4.1, LEXILE HL560L ©2015, $9.95 $7.96
A party turns bad when Luna is drugged, raped and impregnated. Not wanting to be perceived as an “Indian slut,” Luna struggles with the consequences of that one night.
Family & Social Class TITLE
NEW!
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
Killer Drop
Mette Bach
9781459410909
pb
Gone Wild
Jodi Lundgren
9781459409880
Fight Back
Brent R. Sherrard
Touch Tattoo Heaven
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
2.9
HL630L
©2016
$12.95
pb
3.8
HL650L
©2015
$9.95
9781459408586
pb
5.4
5.2
HL770L
©2015
$9.95
Kim Firmston
9781459403697
pb
3.1
3.5
HL540L
©2013
$9.95
Lori Weber
9781550289022
pb
4.8
4.7
750L
©2005
$9.95
Relationships & Sexuality TITLE
“A well-meaning addition to a genre in need of strong books.” — Kirkus Reviews
One Night Love Hurts Hook Up Skank
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
9781459409835
pb
2.9
4.1
HL560L
©2015
$9.95
9781459403666
pb
3.7
3.8
HL560L
©2013
$9.95
Kim Firmston
9781459400290
pb
3.2
610L
©2012
$9.95
Teresa McWhirter
9781552777152
pb
4.0
HL680L
©2011
$9.95
Melanie Florence Beverly Scudamore
4.4
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Interest Level: Grades 9+ Theme:
Risk Taking
SERIES WEBSITE
Riot School
www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Robert Rayner 9781459411678, pb FRY 3.9, LEXILE 700L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
NEW!
Five teens break into a small-town high school to protest the decision to close their school. How far they will go to protest having no control over decisions that affect their lives? Other themes: conflict resolution, school & education, justice, dealing with authority ROBERT RAYNER is a former elementary school principal who lives in St. George, New Brunswick. His previous books have been nominated for the Ann Connor Brimer Award and the Hackmatack Award and have also been named Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice selections.
“These realistic topics, which are issues teens today actually face, help in filling the gap in diverse and inclusive young adult literature.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Risk Taking TITLE
NEW!
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
Robert Rayner
9781459411678
pb
3.9
700L
©2016
$12.95
9781459407640
pb
3.3
5.3
770L
©2014
$9.95
9781552770351
pb
5.5
5.4
760L
©2008
$9.95
9781550288469
pb
4.6
5.4
760L
©2004
$9.95
Lori Weber
9781550288360
pb
3.2
4.9
760L
©2004
$9.95
On the Game
Monique Polak
9781550288766
pb
4.0
4.2
610L
©2005
$9.95
Extreme Edge
Heather KellerhalsStewart
9781550289664
pb
3.4
4.3
680L
©2007
$9.95
Monique Polak
9781550289121
pb
4.0
4.6
700L
©2006
$9.95
9781550288384
pb
5.2
5.2
760L
©2004
$9.95
9781550287202
pb
4.9
5.9
©2000
$9.95
Riot School Wild Ride War Games At Risk Klepto
All In
“Short but punchy and highly effective.” — Kirkus Reviews Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
Racing Fear Lightning Rider
3030 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
Jacqueline Guest Jacqueline Guest Jacqueline Guest
Jacqueline Guest Jacqueline Guest
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 4–8 Hi/lo Fiction Theme:
Body Image
SERIES WEBSITE
Pure Fake
www.lorimer.ca/sidestreets
Beverley Scudamore 9781459405349, pb FRY 2.4, LEXILE 550L, ©2013, $12.95 $10.36
Gina takes pride in her appearance and uses diet pills and cosmetic surgery to keep her boyfriend Colter happy. But when she hears rumours about his past relationship, Gina finally wakes up to what Colter is really doing to her.
Pure Fake “Fast-paced and gritty, and at a reachable vocabulary level, Pure Fake would be of interest to teen girls who struggle with reading.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Theme:
Bullying Girl Fight Kim Firmston 9781552778654, pb FRY 4.0, LEXILE HL690L ©2011, $9.95 $7.96
Zadie always comes out the winner in fights at school but when she loses her first fight, she decides to keep out of trouble for a while. A cyberbullying campaign launched against her by some girls at school pushes her back over the edge.
Body Image TITLE
Pure Fake Last Cut Pretty Bones Skin Deep
• Winner! 2012 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award - Bronze Medal, Young Adult Fiction - Mature Issues
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
9781459405349
pb
2.4
3.8
HL560L
©2013
$9.95
9781459401877
pb
3.7
4.8
820L
©2012
$9.95
Aya Tsintziras
9781552777121
pb
4.5
4.2
HL630L
©2011
$9.95
Sandra Diersch
9781552774748
pb
2.7
4.5
HL670L
©2010
$9.95
Beverly Scudamore Wren Handman
Bullying TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
ATOS
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
Girl Fight
Faye Harnest
9781552778654
pb
4.0
4.4
HL690L
©2011
$9.95
Gone Bad
Lesley Choyce
9781552777091
pb
3.5
4.3
HL620L
©2011
$9.95
Scab
Robert Rayner
9781552774823
pb
3.8
4.8
HL760L
©2010
$9.95
Stalked
Christine Hart
9781552775332
pb
5.6
5.5
HL790L
©2010
$9.95
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Hi/lo Fiction Reading Level: Grade 3 Interest Level: Grades 9+
PODIUM SPORTS ACADEMY
hi ⁄lo READING LEVEL GRADE 3
PODIUM SPORTS ACADEMY
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/podium
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY JC813
Gripping sports action to hook reluctant teen readers!
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Sports action novels engage teen reluctant readers • Low reading levels make these more accessible for struggling readers • Inspired by real kids at elite sports schools
• A recurring cast of multicultural characters, with each character specializing in a popular sport like basketball or snowboarding
• Storylines don’t shy away from important contemporary sports issues such as hazing, drug use, and eating disorders
+ Actual size
Highly recommended by Canadian reviewers! Hoop Dreams
Big Air
Forward Pass
9781459405875, pb FRY 3.0, LEXILE HL550L ©2014, $9.95 $7.96
9781459405318, pb FRY 3.0, LEXILE HL580L ©2013, $9.95 $7.96
9781459403727, pb FRY 3.0, ATOS 4.1, LEXILE HL590L ©2013, $9.95 $7.96
Themes: sports injury, depression, relationships
Themes: prejudice, criminal activity
Themes: sexual identity, sexual abuse, abusive authority figures
Sport: Snowboarding
Sport: Soccer
One Cycle
Rookie
Vegas Tryout
9781459401839, pb FRY 3.0, ATOS 4.1, LEXILE HL580L ©2012, $9.95 $7.96
9781459400245, pb FRY 3.0, ATOS 4.0, LEXILE HL590L ©2012, $9.95 $7.96
9781459400702, pb FRY 3.0, ATOS 4.7, LEXILE HL540L ©2012, $9.95 $7.96
Themes: body image, performance enhancing drugs
Themes: prejudice, hazing
Themes: body image, eating disorders, family dynamics
Sport: Basketball
Sport: Hockey
Sport: Lacrosse
Sport: Synchronized Swimming
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON has written, produced, and hosted programs for television and radio, and is well known in Western Canada for her print journalism, including sports writing. She is now a full-time fiction author and has written several sports novels and nonfiction for Lorimer, including the Podium Sports Academy Series. She works from her home in Calgary which she shares with her husband, senior hockey official Bob Nicholson, and their three children. Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
3232 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
Series Set
Series Specifications
• Podium Sports Academy Series Set (9781459406209) $45.37
6 titles available
$9.95 $7.96 paperback
• 6 award-winning titles
• 144 pages
• Dewey jC813
• 5 ½” x 8 ½” paperback
• Fry reading level: 3.0
• Themes: sports, teen
• Interest level: grades 9+
issues, overcoming
• Author bio
obstacles, Olympic
• Quality paper
prospects
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/podium
Interest Level: Grades 7+ Reading Level: Grades 3–5 Hi/lo Non-Fiction hi ⁄lo
Recordbooks READING LEVEL GRADES 3–5
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 7+
DEWEY JC813
SERIES WEBSITE
Recordbooks
www.lorimer.ca/recordbooks
FREE Resource Guide
Canadian sport biographies highlight key social issues
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Narrative non-fiction that makes sports icons come alive • Male and female Canadian athletes • Tackling issues such as racism, diversity, and conflict
• Photos and sports trivia sidebars • Knowledgeable authors highlight social controversies • Short chapters, easy-to-read hi/lo format
• Great for ESL and adult literacy programs
FREE! Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
Champion for Health: How Clara Hughes fought depression to win Olympic gold Richard Brignall 9781459410800, pb FRY 4.8, LEXILE 660L ©2016, $12.95 $10.36
As a cyclist and speed skater, this Olympic champion battled her own demons to win gold. Now she uses her strength and courage to fight against the stigma of mental illness.
NEW!
Safety Stars: Players who fought to make the hardhitting game of professional hockey safer Sue Irwin 9781459408463, pb FRY 4.4, LEXILE HL720L ©2015, $9.95 $7.96
Over the years, courageous players have battled to make hockey safer, despite facing severe opposition.
• Shortlisted! Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award 2017 • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens • Winner - Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Curriculum Development Award 2015
Recordbook Titles NEW!
TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
FRY
LEXILE
YEAR
PRICE
Champion for Health Safety Stars Annaleise Carr Willie O’Ree Summit Series ‘72 Queens of the Ice Big League Dreams Jarome Iginla Winning Gold Lacrosse Warrior Choice of Colours
Richard Brignall
9781459410800
pb
4.8
ATOS
660L
©2016
$12.95
Sue Irwin
9781459408463
pb
4.4
HL720L
©2015
$9.95
Annaleise Carr Nicole Mortillaro Richard Brignall Carly Adams Richard Brignall Nicole Mortillaro Lorna Schultz Nicholson Wendy A. Lewis John Danakas
9781459406315
pb
4.8
820L
©2014
$9.95
9781459401952
pb
4.9
790L
©2012
$9.95
9781552778838
pb
4.0
780L
©2011
$9.95
9781552777206
pb
4.8
©2011
$9.95
9781552774861
pb
4.8
770L
©2010
$9.95
9781552775417
pb
5.0
840L
©2010
$9.95
9781552774724
pb
3.1
820L
©2009
$9.95
9781552770016
pb
4.5
840L
©2008
$9.95
9781550289916
pb
4.8
820L
©2007
$9.95
5.5
6.3
Series Sets
Series Specifications
• All Award-Winning RecordBooks Set (9781459406698) $141.80 • Black History Month Sports Hero Set (9781459406346) $37.80 • RecordBooks Winter Olympics Set (9781459406353) $37.80
25 titles available • 15 award-winning titles • Dewey j796 • Fry reading level: 3.0–4.9 • Interest level: grades 7+ • Sidebars • B&w photos • Glossary
$8.95-$12.95 $7.96-$10.36 paperback • Index • Author bio • Quality paper • 104–168 pages • 4 ¼” x 7” paperback • Themes: sports, diversity, overcoming obstacles
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Hi/lo Non-Fiction Reading Level: Grades 4–5 Interest Level: Grades 9+ SERIES WEBSITE
hi ⁄lo
www.lorimer.ca/realjustice
True stories of wrongfully convicted youth READING LEVEL GRADES 4–5
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 9+
DEWEY J364 Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • True stories about young Canadians wrongfully convicted of murder • Appealing to reluctant readers with compelling storylines and a readable page layout
FREE!
• Curriculum tie-ins to high school and middle school civics, law, global history, and social studies
• Great for emergent readers in adult literacy programs
Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
Actual size
+
NEW! Branded a Baby Killer The story of Tammy Marquardt Jasmine D’Costa 9781459409934, pb FRY 5.0, LEXILE HL740L ©2015, $12.95 $10.36
A twenty-one-year-old Ontario mom was wrongly convicted of the murder of her two year old son — thanks to false testimony by a famous doctor from Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital.
“D’Costa’s sympathetic account tells a difficult story in accessible language, complete with a glossary of legal terms. Although many of the themes covered in this work (murder, injustice) are complex, the text is empathetic (the line, ‘imagine how Tammy must feel’ makes repeat appearances). A triumphant tale of justice served. Hand this highinterest title to fans of mysteries and true crime.” — School Library Journal
Series Specifications
Series Set • Real Justice Complete Set (9781459402782) $98.40
8 titles available
$12.95 $10.36 paperback
• 6 award-winning titles
• Quality paper
• Dewey j364
• 120–184 pages
• Fry reading level: 4.0–5.0
• 5 ½” x 8 ½” paperback
• Interest level: grades 9+
• Themes: true crime, murder, judicial
• B&w photos
error, law
• Glossary, index, timeline, further reading
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
3434 • Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details LORIMER • www.formaclorimerbooks.ca
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/realjustice
Interest Level: Grades 9+ Reading Level: Grades 4–5 Hi/lo Non-Fiction Award-Winning Books! Fourteen and Sentenced to Death The story of Steven Truscott Bill Swan 9781459400740, pb FRY 4.8, LEXILE 780L ©2012, $12.95 $10.36
Fourteen-year-old Steven Truscott was sentenced to hang, had his conviction upheld by the Supreme Court, and spent ten years in prison and 48 years trying to clear his name.
• Winner! Red Maple Award for Non-Fiction 2013 • Shortlisted! Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens
Guilty of Being Weird The story of Guy Paul Morin Cynthia J. Faryon 9781459400924, pb FRY 5.0, ATOS 6.7, LEXILE 900L ©2012, $12.95 $10.36
An unconventional 24-year-old who was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of his neighbour, and eventually cleared his name through the newlydeveloped science of DNA testing.
• Shortlisted! White Pine Award • VOYA Nonfiction Honor List
Sentenced to Life at Seventeen The story of David Milgaard Cynthia J. Faryon 9781552774335, pb FRY 4.3, ATOS 6.0, LEXILE 840L ©2012, $12.95 $10.36
An innocent seventeen-year-old who served 23 years in a federal penitentiary.
• VOYA Nonfiction Honor List • Shortlisted! Red Maple Award for Non-Fiction 2015
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/realjustice A Police Mr. Big Sting Goes Wrong The story of Kyle Unger Richard Brignall 9781459408623, pb FRY 4.9, LEXILE 840 ©2015, $12.95 $10.36
The tragic tale of a nineteen-year-old boy who falsely confessed to murder during an elaborate RCMP sting operation.
Jailed for Life for Being Black The story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter Bill Swan 9781459406650, pb FRY 4.8, LEXILE 760L ©2014, $12.95 $10.36
The compelling story of a young professional boxer and the racism that led to his wrongful conviction for a triple murder.
• In the Margin Book Award List
Convicted for Being Mi’kmaq The story of Donald Marshall Jr. Bill Swan 9781459404397, pb FRY 5.0, ATOS 5.7, LEXILE HL770L ©2014, $12.95 $10.36
Seventeen-year-old Donald Marshall Jr. forced the justice system to confront its racism after 11 years in prison.
Young, Innocent and In Prison The story of Robert Baltovich Jeff Mitchell 9781459400788, pb FRY 5.0, LEXILE 810L ©2012, $12.95 $10.36
University student Rob Baltovich was wrongfully convicted of killing his girlfriend and spent ten years behind bars.
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High-Interest Canadian History Reading Level: Grades 4–6 Interest Level: Grades 8+
READING LEVEL GRADES 4–6
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 8+
SERIES WEBSITE
DEWEY J940
Classroom resources on key topics in Canadian history!
www.lorimer.ca/wrongs
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Explores government actions that violated the rights of groups of Canadian citizens, the subsequent fight for acknowledgement and justice, and the eventual apologies and restitution by governments • Highly visual presentation, with images on every spread
FREE!
• Voices and stories of those who were affected • Geared to support history and civics curriculums • Full-colour images of primary documents — period artifacts, maps, documents, and historic photos
Teacher’s Resource Guide available online
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Residential Schools: The Devastating Impact on Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Findings and Calls for Action Melanie Florence 9781459408661, hc ©2016, $34.95 $27.96
The story of Canada’s residential school system for aboriginal young people and its impact on the students who attended and the communities they were from is explained in this highly visual book. A key classroom resource for students learning about this vital topic. Features: • First-person accounts by Survivors • Excerpts from the recently released Truth and Reconciliation Commission report • Full text of the federal government’s 2008 apology • Key recommendations from the 94 Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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“As indicated by its name, this series is hopeful. It is not about opening old wounds; it’s about remembering the past, understanding it and moving forward.” — Nikkei Voice, The Japanese Canadian National Newspaper
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Series Set • Righting Canada’s Wrongs Series Set 2016 (9781459411203) $199.70
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
3636 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Specifications 4 titles available
$34.95 $27.96 hardcover
• Dewey j940
• Quality paper
• Interest level: grades 8+
• 112–160 pages
• Full-colour interior
• 9” x 11” durable hardcover
• Over 200 images of period artifacts
• Themes: racism, prejudice
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Interest Level: Grades 8+ Reading Level: Grades 4–6 High-Interest Canadian History
“If I were purchasing materials for a high school library, I would buy at least 2 copies, and I would urge Social Studies and Aboriginal Studies classroom teachers to have at least one copy on their bookshelves. Perhaps the strongest work to date in the Righting Canada’s Wrongs series, Residential Schools underscores the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work... Highly Recommended.”
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— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
• Commended: Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets 2016 Young Adult Non-Fiction • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens — Starred Selection
The Chinese Head Tax and Anti-Chinese Immigration Policies in the Twentieth Century Arlene Chan 9781459404434, hc ©2014, $34.95 $27.96
A detailed account of institutional racism, including a head tax and an immigration ban imposed in 1923 that lasted more than twenty years, to limit Chinese immigration to Canada. Despite lasting hostility and racism, Chinese-Canadians continued to build their communities and the federal government apologized for these racist policies in 2008.
• Nominee! Red Cedar Children’s Choice Award • Nominee! Heritage Toronto Book Award • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens — Starred Selection ARLENE CHAN, a third-generation Chinese Canadian, is a retired librarian and author of non-fiction works for children, young adults, and adults on Chinese festivals and the Chinese in Canada. An avid dragon boat racer and gold-medalist on the Canadian National Women’s Dragon Boat Team, she lives, writes, and paddles in Toronto.
“The Chinese Head Tax is a powerful story. Deeply moving and hugely important are the many recollections offered by eight Chinese Canadian who suffered with their families as a result of the head tax and the 24 years of the Exclusion Act. High school students and teachers of Canadian history and human rights courses will learn much from this book. Sadly, one of the lessons is that Canada has not always been a “just” society. Highly Recommended.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
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High-Interest Canadian History Reading Level: Grades 4–6 Interest Level: Grades 8+ SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/wrongs The Komagata Maru and Canada’s Anti-Indian Immigration Policies in the Twentieth Century
“This book tells much of the story through presentation of a truly impressive collection of images, visual material, and video clips: the colour and black and white photos and the facsimiles of personal and government documents are richly captioned and hugely informative.”
Pamela Hickman 9781459404373, hc ©2014, $34.95 $27.96
A visual history of the courageous Indians who sailed to Vancouver to start a new life — only to be turned away by a racist immigration policy — and the experiences of other Indian citizens who were successful in their efforts to come to Canada.
Religious Procession
These men are involved in a Sikh religious procession in Vancouver
in 1905.
Funeral Pyre
A group of mainly Sikh workers in a BC logging camp in 1907 are assembled for a traditional cremation ceremony. Cremating the deceased is part of the Sikh faith and culture.
First Families
In this 1924 image of Sikhs at a temple in Victoria, BC, a man in the centre of the back row is holding a very small child. They would have been one of the earliest Sikh families in the region.
BC Gurdwara
This photo shows a gathering of Sikhs at a BC gurdwara in the early 1900s. The term gurdwara means “Gateway to the Guru” and is the place of worship, or temple, for Sikhs.
• CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Early Sikh temple
The Vancouver Sikh Temple on West 2nd Avenue was built in 1908. Mrs. Dhan Kaur Johal describes the effort involved. “Our elders built this temple by carrying rocks in baskets on their heads to clear the land. They moved huge rocks by hand, going to great pains to level and prepare the land . . . It was a lot of work but they built this temple with pride so that we could have a place of our own here.”
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— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Male Congregation
A postcard from 1910 Vancouver shows an all-male congregation at the temple. Women were not excluded from the temple, but there were very few Sikh women in Canada at the time. The temple was a gathering place for the community. Historian Hugh Johnston explains, “Constantly in the company of their own countrymen — at work and in their lodging or bunkhouses — Sikhs were isolated by their pattern of life as well as by language, culture, and the attitude of the host population. Family life, with children going to school and contacts with neighbours, would have reduced that isolation, but this was an adult male population . . .”
Chapter 2: Indo-Canadians in British Columbia 1900–1917
Indo-Canadian Life
Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War Pamela Hickman & Jean Smith Cavalluzzo 9781459400955, hc ©2012, $34.95 $27.96
A detailed history of the prejudice and racism that set the stage for a roundup and internment of hundreds of Italian Canadians during the Second World War, the lasting impact on future generations, and the community’s successful demand for an apology from the federal government.
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“This book is very well-done... The visuals are spectacular and will surely be a drawing card for students at the upper elementary and junior high levels.” — Resource Links
• One of the Year’s Best — Resource Links • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens — Starred Selection • Longlisted! Information Book Award
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
3838 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/wrongs
Interest Level: Grades 8+ Reading Level: Grades 4–6 High-Interest Canadian History SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/wrongs
Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War Pamela Hickman & Masako Fukawa 9781552778531, hc ©2012, $34.95 $27.96
A detailed account of the wartime hysteria that erupted after Japan attacked Pearl Harbour during the Second World War. More than 20,000 Japanese Canadians had their civil rights, homes, possessions, and freedom revoked despite being established in communities mainly in BC. After years of pressure, the federal government apologized for this historic wrong.
• One of the Year’s Best — Resource Links • CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens
“For high school instructors — especially those seeking primary source documents to have students analyze — this is a treasure-trove.” — Canadian Teacher Magazine
Up-to-date series resource guide now available to order! Resource Guide The Critical Thinking Consortium 9781459411197, pb ©2016, $24.95 $19.96
Features: • A different historical thinking concept is introduced in each lesson • Each lesson can be directly linked to every book in the series • Evaluation rubrics for your assessment of student achievement on each lesson are included • Video links throughout the guide will supplement your lesson and add another dimension to student learning • Special guide to teaching about racism • Student Blackline Masters are provided for copying
Download it for free online at www.lorimer.ca/wrongs or order a printed copy for $24.95 $19.96
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High-Interest Canadian History Reading Level: Grades 4–5 Interest Level: Grades 6+
AMAZING
hi ⁄lo
STORIES
AMAZING READING LEVEL GRADES 4–5
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 6+
STORIES COLLECTION
SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/amazingstories
COLLECTION
Exciting narratives to inspire young readers’ interest in Canadian history!
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Strong narrative accounts • Topics drawn from Canadian history including military, sports, biography, crime and mystery, disasters and shipwrecks, exploration and more
• Stories from every region of Canada • Short, readable chapters with historical photos Actual size
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Military History Canada Under Attack
D-Day
Irish-American veterans of the Civil War and their Fenian campaign to conquer Canada Cheryl MacDonald
Canadian heroes of the famous World War II invasion Tom Douglas 9781459403611, pb ©2012, $9.95 $7.96
9781459409521, pb ©2015, $16.95 $13.56
On June 6, 1944, a daring invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy. This is the story of the bravery, heroism, and luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event.
In the 1860s Canada came under attack by Fenians, Irish military forces based in the US. It took the combined effort of British troops and the Canadian militia to repel the invaders. This book describes the conflict and how the events helped push Confederation into fruition in 1867.
Canada Under Attack
Series Specifications
“Painting the tales with colourful characters, MacDonald chronicles this important time in Canadian history, combining important historical facts with an engaging story.”
100+ titles available
— Atlantic Books Today
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
4040 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
• Interest level grades 6+ • B&w photographs • Quality paper • 128-144 pages • 5 ½” x 8 ½” paperback
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AMAZING
STORIES COLLECTION
Interest Level: Grades 6+ Reading Level: Grades 4–5 High-Interest Canadian History
History
AMAZING
Series Website
STORIES COLLECTION
The Underground Railroad
www.lorimer.ca/amazingstories
The long journey to freedom in Canada L. D. Cross 9781552775813, pb ©2010, $9.95 $7.96
The Underground Railroad
After the abolition of slavery in the British empire, it persisted for decades in the US. Even in states where slavery was illegal, slaves could be captured and returned to their owners. The only sure escape was into Canada.
“Innovative teachers will find numerous ways in which to use the book to stimulate student interest... The Underground Railroad is well researched and includes meaningful detail that makes the story come to life. Recommended.”
— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
• Winner! Huguenot Society of Canada Award
The Avro Arrow Story The revolutionary airplane and its courageous test pilots Bill Zuk 9781552779163, pb ©2011, $9.95 $7.96
Military History TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
YEAR
PRICE
Canada Under Attack: Irish-American veterans of the Civil War and their Fenian campaign to conquer Canada
Cheryl MacDonald
9781459406094
pb
©2015
$16.95
D-Day: Canadian heroes of the famous World War II invasion
Tom Douglas
9781459403611
pb
©2012
$9.95
Unsung Heroes of the RCAF: Incredible tales of courage and daring during World War II
Cynthia Faryon
9781459406094
pb
©2013
$9.95
Valour at Vimy Ridge: The great Canadian victory of World War I
Tom Douglas
9781554392414
pb
©2007
$9.95
TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
YEAR
PRICE
The Black Donnellys: The outrageous tale of Canada’s deadliest feud
Nate Hendley
9781459407053
pb
©2014
$16.95
The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure: Two hundred years of hope and despair
Mark Reynolds
9781459403154
pb
©2014
$16.95
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
YEAR
PRICE
L. D. Cross
9781552775813
pb
©2010
$9.95
Bill Zuk
9781552779163
pb
©2011
$9.95
Maria Da Silva
9781552774120
pb
©2009
$9.95
True Crime/Mystery
History TITLE
In the 1950s, A.V. Roe Canada was at the forefront of aviation. After building one of the first jet airliners and completing production of Canada’s first jet fighter, the company was to launch its most revolutionary design--the Avro Arrow. Despite efforts of courageous test pilots and some of the world’s best designers, engineers, and technicians, the dream was shattered.
Biography
The Underground Railroad: The long journey to freedom in Canada The Avro Arrow Story: The revolutionary airplane and its courageous test pilots Ghost Town Stories of Ontario
Disasters and Shipwrecks TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
YEAR
PRICE
Pirates and Privateers: Swashbuckling stories from the East Coast
Joyce Glasner
9781552779637
pb
©2013
$9.95
Shipwrecks off the East Coast: Harrowing Tales of Rescue and Disaster
Carmel Vivier
9781552774151
pb
©2012
$9.95
Sable Island: Tales of tragedy and survival from the graveyard of the Atlantic
Johanna Bertin
9781552779323
pb
©2011
$9.95
Cheryl MacDonald
9781552774922
pb
©2010
$9.95
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tales of courage— and cowardice
Biography TITLE
AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
YEAR
PRICE
Jim Poling Sr.
9781551539508
pb
©2003
$9.95
Tecumseh: Diplomat and warrior in the War of 1812
Irene Gordon
9781552774304
pb
©2009
$9.95
Maurice Richard: The most amazing hockey player ever
Chris Robinson
9781552779002
pb
©2011
$9.95
Tom Thomson: The life and mysterious death of the famous Canadian painter
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Health & Physical Education Interest Level: Grades 1–7
Encourage kids to cook and learn!
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 1–7
Based on the TVO food and science show, the Gastro Blast cookbook helps kids to explore and discover fascinating scientific principles in action — by preparing and cooking everyday foods.
NEW!
DEWEY J641
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Gastro Blast: Make Tasty Treats & Learn Great Science Comics, Quizzes and Questions Answered! Get ready to make science delicious!
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Ingredient lists and step-by-step photos for each recipe!
Amanda McNeice and Victoria Stevenson 9781459504622, pb ©2016, $24.95 $19.96
This cool cookbook sets the stage for kids to help in the kitchen and learn about the science happening when they are cooking. Gastro Blast is a food and science show from Ontario’s TVO educational television network, where kids explore and uncover fascinating scientific principles in action by preparing and cooking everyday foods. In this cookbook, kids will find twenty-six fun and simple recipes, comics, and quizzes that will introduce them to the science behind each one with the help of Gastro Blast host Link and his friends Captain Cook, IQ, and Gastro Bob! The recipes are easy to follow and can be used with help or independently depending on age and experience. Plus, every recipe includes an illustrated list of ingredients and kitchen gear to make set-up easy as well as a photo for each step of the process. The result is a great way for kids to learn about and understand scientific processes like oxidation, binding agents, viscosity, lactic acid and more! Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
4242 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
Specifications $24.95 $19.96 paperback
• Quality paper
• Dewey j641
• 128 pages
• Interest level: grades 1–7
• 8” x 10” paperback
• Full colour throughout
• Themes: science, cooking
• 200+ colour photographs, comics and illustrations
FORMAC www.formac.ca
Interest Interest Level: Level Grades #–# 2–5 Reading Health Level & Physical #–# Section Education Name
GRAPHIC NOVEL
INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 2–5
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection
DEWEY JC813
Help kids understand domestic violence
Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
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Healing the Bruises Lori Morgan 9781459502833, hc ©2013, $16.95 $13.56
Healing the Bruises is a tough story of a young girl’s escape from family violence to peace and safety. Julia leaves her home with her mother because her father is physical abuse toward her mother. The shelter housing and counsellors support Julia in grieving her loss and growing comfortable with her new home, school, and friends. In an engaging graphic novel form, this book makes the experience of searching for and restoring peace in a troubled family both understandable and positive.
• Commended - One of the Year’s Best for 2013 - Resource Links
LORI MORGAN is a Child and Youth Counsellor at Alice Housing, a not-for-profit organization in Halifax, NS. The organization provides housing, support, and counselling for women who are leaving abusive domestic situations. Healing the Bruises is her first book.
“There can be no easy solution to domestic violence, but this book will help children to recognize that help can be provided. Recommended.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Specifications KATHY KAULBACH is an illustrator and designer living in Prospect, NS. She has illustrated over 80 books, including Formac’s First Novels series title Lilly to the Rescue.
$16.95 $13.56 hardcover
• Quality paper
• Dewey jC813
• 32 pages
• Interest level: grades 2–5
• 6” x 9” hardcover
• Full colour throughout
• Themes: abusive relationships,
• Graphic novel style
overcoming obstacles
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Health & Physical Education Reading Level: Grades 4–7 Interest Level: Grades 4–9 SERIES WEBSITE www.lorimer.ca/dealwithit
A conflict resolution series for kids!
READING LEVEL GRADES 4–7
Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection INTEREST LEVEL GRADES 4–9
DEWEY J306
Award Recognized See www.lorimer.ca for details
Series Features • Focuses on difficult issues kids face every day • Examines all perspectives of the conflict: perpetrator, target, and bystander • Engaging graphic novel style illustrations and kid-friendly language • Illustrations feature students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and gender identities
• Q&As provide helpful answers for real-life scenarios • Fun quizzes let kids test and improve their understanding • Perfect for a wide range of reading and interest levels • Presents teaching strategies developed by experienced teachers • Free teacher resource guides available for download
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FREE RESOURCE GUIDES available online at www.lorimer.ca/dealwithit NEW!
Transphobia Deal with it and be a gender transcender j wallace skelton, illustrated by Nick Johnson 9781459407664, hc FRY 6.1, LEXILE 800L ©2016, $24.95 $19.96
A timely new resource for helping kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from gender identity, gender expression and transphobia.
“The do’s and don’t’s sections are quite helpful, challenging individuals to question assumptions about gender and sex, stereotypes, and the use of pronouns or chosen names... a necessary book for school libraries, classrom collections, and home use.” — CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
J WALLACE SKELTON is an educator, activist and writer. For over a decade, he has worked in schools to make them safer and more celebratory places for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. As a consultant, he has helped many organizations do better around gender identity and gender expression, including the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, the Halton District School Board, York Region Public Health and York University.
Series Specifications • Shortlist! Red Maple Non-Fiction Award 2017 • CCBC Best Book for Kids and Teens
Series Set • Deal With It Bullying and Conflict Set
(9781459403109) $159.00
Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Award Recognized
4444 • LORIMER • Kids www.formaclorimerbooks.ca Best Books for and Teens Selection See www.lorimer.ca for details
25 Titles Available
$12.95 $10.36 paperback
• Dewey j306
$24.95 $19.96 hardcover
• Fry reading level: 4.0-7.0
• 32 pages
• Interest level: grades 4-9
• 8 ½” x 11”
• Colour illustrations throughout
• Themes: conflict resolution,
• Quality paper
overcoming obstacles
LORIMER Children & Teens www.lorimer.ca/dealwithit
Interest Level: Grades 4–9 Reading Level: Grades 4–7 Health & Physical Education Series Website NEW EDITION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017 Guyness addresses how boys can deal with the conflicts that arise when boys fit — or do not fit — the masculinity mould.
www.lorimer.ca/dealwithit
“It is the visual format and illustrations that make this series so appealing and kid friendly. The information, straight-forward talk and behaviour-challenging questions are well done, but the art will surely make youth pick up these books.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) AUTHOR
ISBN
FORMAT
Guyness
NEW!
TITLE
Guyness
Steve Pitt
9781459411876
hc
Deal with it body and soul Steve Pitt, illustrated by Steven Murray
NEW!
Girlness
9781459411869
NEW!
Image
Diane Peters Kat Mototsune j wallace skelton
9781459411876, hc ©2017, $24.95 $19.96
Transphobia
NEW EDITION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017 Girlness looks at how girls can cope with the conflicts that arise when we question what it means to be female.
Girlness Deal with it body and soul Diane Peters, illustrated by Steven Murray 9781459411869, hc ©2017, $24.95 $19.96
Image
Deal with it from the inside out Kat Mototsune, illustrated by Ben Shannon 9781459411883, hc ©2017, $24.95 $19.96
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©2017
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9781459411883
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©2017
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9781552774984
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9781552774960
LEXILE
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©2010
$ 24.95
hc
6.6
©2010
$ 24.95
9781552774991
hc
6.7
©2010
$ 24.95
Joey Mandel
Bullying
Elaine Slavens
Homophobia
Steven Solomon
Gangs
Jabari Lindsay
Cliques
Racism
Kat Mototsune Elaine Slavens Robyn MacEachern Catherine Rondina Anne Marie Aikins
9781552774953
hc
7.0
©2010
$ 24.95
Teasing
Steve Pitt
9781552774977
hc
6.1
©2010
$ 24.95
Fighting
Elaine Slavens
Gaming
hc pb hc pb
©2010 ©2010 ©2010 ©2010
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©2010
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©2010
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Racism
Diane Peters Elaine Slavens Robyn MacEachern Catherine Rondina Anne Marie Aikins
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9781552774953
hc
7.0
©2010
$ 24.95
Teasing
Steve Pitt
9781552774977
hc
6.1
©2010
$ 24.95
Fighting
Elaine Slavens
Gaming
Diane Peters
9781552775011 9781552775172 9781552774908 9781552774342
hc pb hc pb
©2010 ©2010 ©2010 ©2010
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Money
Kat Mototsune Catherine Rondina Diane Peters Diane Peters Anne Marie Aikins
9781550289589
pb
©2007
$ 12.95
9781550289060
pb
©2006
$ 12.95
9781550289473
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©2006
$ 12.95
9781550289077
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©2006
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9781550288698
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©2005
$ 12.95
9781550288711
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©2005
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©2005
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Arguing Cyberbullying Gossip
Arguing
Gossip
Punk? Jock? Goth? Image examines the costs of conforming to social images and the very real dangers of judging a book by its cover.
PRICE
$ 24.95
9781459407664
ATOS
Anxiety
Cyberbullying
NEW EDITION AVAILABLE JANUARY 2017
YEAR
©2017
9781459407107 9781459407091 9781459406544 9781459406537 9781459404410 9781459404427 9781552779200 9781552779170 9781552775455 9781552775448
FRY
Lying Procrastination Privacy Authority Misconduct Rudeness Competition Peer Pressure
6.1 5.9
6.0
5.6
5.6
5.0
5.0
Anne Marie Aikins Catherine Rondina Mireille Messier
9781550288704
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The Great Class War 1914-1918 Jacques R. Pauwels 9781459411050, pb $27.95 $22.36 9781459411067, hc $45.00 $36.00
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“Pauwels has given us a thoughtprovoking account of the Great War that casts it in a different light from that presented in most standard histories of the subject.” — Ken Osborne, emeritus professor at the faculty of education at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian historian Jacques Pauwels offers a revisionist acount of the great-power dynamics that produced and sustained the First World War.
JACQUES R. PAUWELS has taught European history at the University of Toronto, York University and the University of Waterloo. He is the author of several books on twentieth-century history. An independent scholar, Pauwels holds PhDs in history and political science. He lives in Brantford, Ontario.
The Myth of the Good War: Revised Edition America in the Second World War Jacques R. Pauwels 9781459408722, pb ©2015, $24.95 $19.96 6” x 9”, 328 pages
Jacques Pauwels offers a refreshing but challenging account of the Second World War, what caused it, why it unfolded as it did, and who emerged the real victor.
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Canada Since 1960: A People’s History A Left Perspective on 50 Years of Politics, Economics and Culture Edited by Cy Gonick 9781459411135, pb ©2016, $27.95 $22.36 5.88” x 9”, 576 pages
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A critical perspective on the most important developments in the last five decades of Canadian life, as seen and interpreted by scholars and writers on the pages of Canadian Dimension magazine. Each chapter reviews a major theme, such as Canada’s relationship to the U.S., the development of our health care system, the dynamics of Aboriginal-non-Aboriginal relations and the role of Canadian cultural work in shaping Canadian society.
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Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary 9781459410671, pb $27.95 $22.36
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9781459410688, hc $39.95 $31.96 ©2015 6 ¾” x 9 ¾”, 544 pages
The complete summary report on Residential Schools by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission plus an index and information about the Commissioners.
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The Right to Die
The United Nations in the 21st Century
The courageous Canadians who gave us the right to a dignified death Gary Bauslaugh
Grappling with the world’s most challenging issues: militarism, the environment, human rights, inequality Douglas Roche
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The story of the parallel evolution of public opinion and the law around physician-assisted death in Canada.
Canada’s former disarmament ambassador Douglas Roche makes the case for the UN as the world’s best hope to deal with global warming, militarism and inequality.
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How We Changed Toronto The inside story of twelve creative, tumultuous years in civic life, 1969–1980 John Sewell 9781459409408, hc ©2015, $29.95 $23.95 6” x 9”, 352 pages
Former mayor of Toronto John Sewell provides an insider’s account of the period when Toronto was transformed by activist citizens and reforming politicians.
• Shortlisted! Heritage Toronto Book Award 2016
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“An inside look at a period with a lasting legacy, How We Changed Toronto is a crash course in how participatory democracy made its way into the corridors of power in Canada’s largest city.” — Spacing Magazine
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