Shapeshifter by Holly Bennett
Summary: In the land of Tir na nOg, Sive catches the eye of a sorcerer named Far Doirche who wants to use the power of her voice for evil. Her only defense is to escape his clutches by living as a deer, but as the seasons pass and Far Doirche continues to pursue her, Sive crosses over into the mortal world seeking protection from Finn mac Cumhail. She falls in love with him and becomes pregnant, but a cruel trick played by Far Doirche lands her in his grasp at last. Sive makes a deal with Far Doirche to protect her unborn child, but once Oisin is old enough to go and live with his father she...
Read MoreAngeline by Karleen Bradford
Summary: Angeline is a fourteen year old living in the 1100s who joins a child’s crusade to march on Jerusalem to reclaim it for the Christians. Enamored by the faith and conviction of crusade’s leader, Stephen, Angeline finds herself being sold as a slave in Egypt when Stephen’s visions don’t turn out as planned. After expecting a triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, Angeline must deal with her disappointment and find a way to adjust to her new life, which includes bullying from other slaves and Stephen’s profound loss of faith. With the help of some unusual...
Read MoreThe Whole, Entire, Complete Truth by Caroline Rennie Pattison
Summary: As punishment for disobeying her detective father on several occasions, Sarah Martin must write a report about her experiences for him to read. Determined to prove to her father that all of her decisions were justified, Sarah throws herself into the telling of her story, from her initial lies about going to neighbour’s farm she was forbidden to go to, all the way up to her part in taking down a poaching scheme. Writing out her tale allows her to reflect on her decisions, but also inspires her to pick a career path, much to the dismay of her father. Number of Pages: 220 Age...
Read MoreObjects in Mirror by Tudor Robins
Summary: Fifteen year-old Grace is heart-broken when Sprite, the horse she rides at the stables is sold to new owners. When the stable owners offer her a job and she will be able to keep an eye on Sprite, Grace jumps at the opportunity. At home, she lives with her step-mother Annabelle and her little brother Jamie while her father is away teaching overseas. Issues with body image and control over her life mean Grace is dealing with anorexia, but a co-worker named Matt helps her to see herself in a new way. Though she doesn’t know it, everyone close to her is doing their best to support...
Read MoreMaybe Never, Maybe Now by Kimberly Joy Peters
Summary: When Caitlyn’s friend Ashley has to back out of student exchange to Quebec, Caitlyn takes her place for a chance at a fresh start. Still getting over an abusive relationship with Tyler and adjusting to life with a new baby sister and a step-father, Caitlyn’s having trouble making decisions and feeling confident. A visit to a fortune teller starts her on the path of reading her horoscope and looking for signs that she’s making the right choices, but a new relationship with Conner and a unexpected letter challenge her to start thinking for herself again. Number of...
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