Young Adult
Killing Shakespeare by Koom Kankesan
In this wild young adult (YA) novel, three Scarborough, Ontario-based 21st century teenagers give new meaning to “a midsummer night’s dream.” Off they jet through time to Elizabethan England with a mission to knockoff the legacy of the English language’s greatest hits writer. Why? To make Grade Eleven a little bit easier, but boy are they in for a surprise. Will isn’t the nasty they imagine, and the1590s are a lot more fun – and weird – than they thought.
Dear Elsa by Marco Fraticelli
Two kids in grade 5 are paired as part of a pen pal program between schools in Toronto, Ontario and Boston, Massachusetts respectively.
Beyond Amelia by Heather Stemp
This month will see the release of Heather Stemp’s third and final book in her Ginny Ross series Beyond Amelia. Each of these three Middle-Grade/Young Adult novels can be read as a stand alone, but readers who enjoy historical fiction may enjoy reading the entire series.
Shanti Fights for Her Rights by Marcia E. Barss
Shanti Fights for Her Rights is a young adult novel by Marcia E. Barss. Shanti is a 14-year-old girl who lives in a village in eastern India. When I was 14, I was glued to the latest fashion magazines, practicing with make-up, and busy picking out what classes I was going to take in High …
The Wish Doctor Will See You Now: The Wish Doctor by Mark E. Shupe
What if wishes you made turned out wrong, and you didn’t even know it? What if one of those bad wishes is about to ruin your life? Well then, you better make an appointment with the Wish Doctor.
The Real Me and The Real You by Morgan Jessome
Nova Scotia author Morgan Jessome’s debut young adult, The Real Me and the Real You is a charming coming-of-age romance.
The Dollhouse by Charis Cotter
A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces.
The Queen of Junk Island by Alexandra Mae Jones
From debut author Alexandra Mae Jones comes a compelling, nuanced exploration of bi identity and body image with a ghostly backdrop.
Heartbreak Homes by Jo Treggiari
A gripping locked-door YA murder mystery told from multiple perspectives from Governor General’s Award – and Crime Writers of Canada Award – nominated author of The Grey Sisters and Blood Will Out.
Decoding Dot Grey by Nicola Davison
A heartfelt YA coming-of-age novel set in an animal shelter from the award-winning author of In the Wake, exploring grief, first love, and growing pains.
The Day the Pirates Went Mad by Trevor Atkins
THE DAY THE PIRATES WENT MAD takes place at the turn of the 18th century and the Golden Age of Piracy is just around the corner. Follow the adventures of eleven-year-old Emma Sharpe as she learns to sail the sea, bonds with her shipmates, and then must save them all from a cursed pirate treasure before it’s too late!
