Kirjahaku

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? Asim's new town is freaking him out There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on.His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree? Find out...if you dare It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? There's something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim's class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore--and the whole town is in danger His friend Rokshar thinks there's a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he's up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan's sinister plans? Find out...if you dare It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths. Asim's friend Max is in danger Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being--a witch, maybe?--is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments Either way, Max is in trouble, and it's up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe. But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore? Find out . . . if you dare Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana. Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost TreeSpooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water

Jade's pet dinosaur, Indigo, loves to play hide-and-seek, but when some of the neighborhood pets go missing, Jade worries that Indigo might be responsible Then Jade discovers that Indigo DID have something to do with their disappearance--just not in the way that she thought Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to take Indigo to the dog park so he can make new friends, but she doesn't want Indigo's unusual appearance to scare the people and dogs there. How can she disguise Indigo's dinosaur identity? What Indigo needs is a clever costume, and Jade knows just what to do Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to show off her best buddy Indigo at her school's Pet Day, but she also wants to protect his secret identity as a dinosaur. Can she persuade her suspicious classmates that he's just an unusual reptile, or will their secret be revealed? Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade can't wait to have her cousin Nova stay overnight, and she's especially excited for Nova to meet her pet dinosaur, Indigo. But when it seems that Indigo might like Nova even more than Jade, how will Jade manage her jealous feelings? Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade's pet dinosaur, Indigo, loves to play hide-and-seek, but when some of the neighborhood pets go missing, Jade worries that Indigo might be responsible Then Jade discovers that Indigo DID have something to do with their disappearance--just not in the way that she thought Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to take Indigo to the dog park so he can make new friends, but she doesn't want Indigo's unusual appearance to scare the people and dogs there. How can she disguise Indigo's dinosaur identity? What Indigo needs is a clever costume, and Jade knows just what to do Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to show off her best buddy Indigo at her school's Pet Day, but she also wants to protect his secret identity as a dinosaur. Can she persuade her suspicious classmates that he's just an unusual reptile, or will their secret be revealed? Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade can't wait to have her cousin Nova stay overnight, and she's especially excited for Nova to meet her pet dinosaur, Indigo. But when it seems that Indigo might like Nova even more than Jade, how will Jade manage her jealous feelings? Follow Jade and Indigo's adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

A Guyanese girl must find the balance between her parents' "old world" expectations and traditions while pursuing her dream of being a great trumpeter in this contemporary, coming-of-age story. Nira Ghani has always dreamed of becoming a musician. Her Guyanese parents, however, have big plans for her to become a scientist or doctor. Nira's grandmother and her best friend, Emily, are the only people who seem to truly understand her desire to establish an identity outside of the one imposed on Nira by her parents. When auditions for jazz band are announced, Nira realizes it's now or never to convince her parents that she deserves a chance to pursue her passion. As if fighting with her parents weren't bad enough, Nira finds herself navigating a new friendship dynamic when her crush, Noah, and notorious mean-girl, McKenzie "Mac," take a sudden interest in her and Emily, inserting themselves into the fold. So, too, does Nira's much cooler (and very competitive) cousin Farah. Is she trying to wiggle her way into the new group to get closer to Noah? Is McKenzie trying to steal Emily's attention away from her? As Farah and Noah grow closer and Emily begins to pull away, Nira's trusted trumpet "George" remains her constant, offering her an escape from family and school drama. But it isn't until Nira takes a step back that she realizes she's not the only one struggling to find her place in the world. As painful truths about her family are revealed, Nira learns to accept people for who they are and to open herself in ways she never thought possible. A relatable and timely contemporary, coming-of age story, In the Key of Nira Ghani explores the social and cultural struggles of a teen in an immigrant household. Amy Mathers Award Winner MYRCA Award Nominee R. Ross Arnett Award Nominee American Library Association YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers Red Maple Award Nominee Red Maple Honour Book Barnes & Noble's Top 25 Most Anticipated Own Voices Novels Chapters-Indigo Most Anticipated Teen Books Junior Library Guild Selection CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens CCBC Red Leaf Literature OLA White Pine Teen Committee Summer Reading List

An Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading White Pine Reading List Pick From award-winning, #OwnVoices author Natasha Deen comes a new funny, honest, YA novel following one girl as she tries to win over her crush before she leaves for college. Let's be clear. No matter what her older brother, Robby, says, aspiring screenwriter Tuna Rashad is not "stupidstitious." She is, however, cool with her Caribbean heritage, which means she is always on the lookout for messages from loved ones who have passed on. But ever since Robby became a widower, all he does is hang out at the house, mock Tuna for following in their ancestors' traditions, and meddle in her life. Tuna needs to break free from her brother's loving but over-bearing ways and get him a life (or at least, get him out of hers ). Based on the signs, her ancestors are on board. They also seem to be on board with helping Tuna win over her crush, Tristan Dangerfield. The only hiccup? She has to do it before leaving for college in the fall. A ticking clock, a grief-stricken brother, and a crush who doesn't believe in signs. What could possibly go wrong?

Four friends investigate whether their favourite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favourite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - for help solving this online mystery. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favourite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit - one that guarantees to make anyone taller overnight! Is this online fad the real deal, or is the popular influencer selling a tall tale? With the help of other Cyber Sleuths - a network of mystery-solving kids - and legit online resources, Dalia uncovers the truth about this too-good-to-be-true product. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

Jade can’t wait to have her cousin Nova stay overnight, and she’s especially excited for Nova to meet her pet dinosaur, Indigo. But when it seems that Indigo might like Nova even more than Jade, how will Jade manage her jealous feelings? Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to show off her best buddy Indigo at her school’s Pet Day, but she also wants to protect his secret identity as a dinosaur. Can she persuade her suspicious classmates that he’s just an unusual reptile, or will their secret be revealed? Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade wants to take Indigo to the dog park so he can make new friends, but she doesn’t want Indigo’s unusual appearance to scare the people and dogs there. How can she disguise Indigo’s dinosaur identity? What Indigo needs is a clever costume, and Jade knows just what to do! Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.

Jade’s pet dinosaur, Indigo, loves to play hide-and-seek, but when some of the neighbourhood pets go missing, Jade worries that Indigo might be responsible! Then Jade discovers that Indigo DID have something to do with their disappearance... just not in the way that she thought! Follow Jade and Indigo’s adventures in this delightful chapter book series about friendship and loyalty.