Beverley Jill Rayner

Mike can't think of anything worse than writing So when his Grade Five teacher assigns a big research project on mammals, Mike knows he's doomed. Hoping to scrape by, he picks rats-gross, but easy enough. Or so he thinks. Everything changes when Mike borrows a dusty old rat book from the library. Its torn pages hide more than facts... the illustrations inside are alive with strange, dangerous powers. Suddenly, Mike's "boring" project turns into a wild adventure where the line between homework and horror begins to blur.

Simon has the most unusual friends: a kindly old couple, Karl the giraffe with a head full of sky-high dreams, Innocent the wallaby who loves to bounce into mischief, and Seabree the albatross who carries secrets on her wings. Together, they discover that, even where there's trouble, friendship can be found in the most unexpected places-and that every heart, no matter how different, has a story worth sharing. A tale of laughter, wonder, and the magic of belonging.

When Papa marches toward the rebellion of 1838, Katie's heart trembles. She promised to help Mama care for her siblings, but doubts linger-what hidden strengths could she possibly offer for survival in the harsh backwoods of Upper Canada? Through hardship and faith, Katie finds determination, trust, and a quiet harmony with the wilderness. The Courage of Katie Moodie is a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the unwavering strength that often blossoms in unexpected places.