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The Judas tree / by Jennings, Amanda,author.; container of (work):Jennings, Amanda.Judas scar.;
At a bleak boys boarding school in Cornwall in the eighties when bullying is rife, Will and his best friend Luke are involved in a horrific incident that results in Luke leaving. Twenty-five years later their paths cross again and memories of a painful childhood come flooding back to haunt them both. Will's wife, Harmony, is struggling after a miscarriage that has hit her hard, and wishes Will would open up about what happened. But as Will withdraws further, she finds herself drawn to the charismatic stranger from her husband's past, Luke, and soon all three are caught in a tangled web of guilt, desire and revenge.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Boarding schools; Bullying; Guilt; Man-woman relationships; Revenge;
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He who dreams / by Florence, Melanie,author.;
"When John discovers dancing, he finds himself facing ridicule from his soccer teammates and hostility from the dancers at the cultural center. To dance at the Pow Wow, he must learn to balance his responsibilities, confront his fears and embrace both the Irish and the Cree sides of his heritage"--RL: 4.3.Ages 12+.Grades 7-9.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; High interest-low vocabulary books.; Biculturalism; Bullying; Male dancers; Sex discrimination; Soccer players; Biculturalism; Bullying; Male dancers; Sex discrimination; Soccer players; Indigenous peoples;
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I funny (CD) [sound recording] / by Patterson, James.; Grabenstein, Chris; Seratch, Frankie;
Read by Frankie Seratch.Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian, even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from giving Jamie a good pounding every once in awhile.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Children's.; Coming Of Age.;
© 2012., Hachette Audio,
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Hollow Bamboo : a novel / by Ping, William,author.;
"The hilarious and heartbreaking story of two William Pings in Newfoundland--the lost millennial and the grandfather he knows nothing about. William Ping's millennial life revolves around eating at restaurants, posting online about eating at restaurants, then overanalyzing it. This changes unexpectedly when a dinner with his Chinese girlfriend's family goes sideways and his insecurity about his biracial identity and his ignorance of his own Chinese heritage overflow like lava. During a much-needed break from the dinner table, Will is visited in the men's room by a sarcastic, bullying spirit named Mo. The spirit whisks him into the past to learn about the life of his grandfather, the first William Ping, who emigrated from China to Newfoundland in 1931 to work in a laundry. Based on a true story, Hollow Bamboo recounts with humour and sympathy the often-brutal struggles, and occasional successes, faced by some of the first Chinese immigrants in Newfoundland. It is a journey of heartbreak, sacrifice, brotherhood and family ties. But most of all, it is about love and survival on the Rock. Drawing on elements of magical realism, autofiction and satire, as well as deep historical research, Hollow Bamboo is a fresh and original portrayal of our past and our present, and the debut of an extraordinary new author."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; Chinese; Families; Grandfathers; Chinese Canadians;
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Never after : the thirteenth fairy / by De la Cruz, Melissa,1971-;
Nothing ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho s small California town. The sun shines every day, the grass is always green, and while her school swears there s no bullying, she knows firsthand that isn't true. But one day, when she s walking home from her favorite bookstore on her own, something strange occurs.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Fairies; Good and evil; Magic; Princesses; Wizards;
© 2020., Roaring Brook Press,
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We belong here / by Wishinsky, Frieda.; Ohi, Ruth.;
In troubling times, two very different children find power in friendship and solidarity. Eve Bloom doesn't like being taunted at school for being a newcomer. This is her home. When Eve notices the same children bullying Mark Nakamura for his Japanese culture, she jumps in to defend him. A fast friendship forms, built on shared stories, loyalty and laughter. When Eve's family's business is threatened, and Mark's father may need to move again to find work, Eve's clever thinking shows everyone that when friends help one another the whole community is better together. We Belong Here is a story of friendship between a Japanese boy and a Jewish girl in Canada soon after the end of World War II. While the setting is historical, the themes are perennial: the power of friendship, family and community and the strength of solidarity in the face of adversity. It reminds readers that children can take actions that make a true difference.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Picture books.; Friendship; Bullying; Jews; Japanese; World War, 1939-1945; Japanese Canadians;
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Sharing too much : musings from an unlikely life / by Evans, Richard Paul,author.;
"The #1 New York Times bestselling author and "king of Christmas fiction" (The New York Times) delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays. Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey from childhood to beloved author. With his signature "seasoned finesse" (Booklist), he offers the insightful lessons he's learned and engaging advice about everything from marriage to parenthood and even facing near-death experiences. This is a charming essay collection that is the perfect gift all year round"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Anecdotes.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Evans, Richard Paul; Authors, American; Christian authors;
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Nish, northern lights / by Picard, Isabelle.; Dubois, Kateri Aubin.;
Leon and Eloise are 13-year-old twins living In Matimekush, an Innu community in Northern Quebec. A decision is made. The entire Mckenzie family is moving to Wendake, near Quebec City. Leaving Matimekush, nature, their friends and their school is going to be quite a challenge for Eloise and Leon. Between the adaptation to this different world, their desire to make new friends and the need to keep their bond with the old ones, everything goes too fast. At school, a student bullies Eloise, and she has to deal with this difficult situation. As for Leon, he starts doubting his hockey skills: is he really talented or was he the best in Matimekush only because the competition simply wasn't as strong? In the midst of this storm, Leon and Eloise can always count on each other as well as their family and friends. The mystery unfolds on every page as we get to see the twins in a different light. What if, ultimately, life in the South isn't that different from life in the North?
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Twins; Innu Indians;
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When your back's against the wall : fame, football, and lessons learned through a lifetime of adversity / by Oher, Michael,author.; Yaeger, Don,author.;
"Millions of people became part of Michael Oher's story when they watched a version of him on the big screen; read his memoir, I Beat the Odds; or cheered him on from the stands. After speaking to so many of them over the years, Oher knows that more than anything, people want to believe great things can happen, even when the situation looks bleak. His story of overcoming the toughest of odds serves as their hope. Oher's life has had a lot of unexpected highs: a college degree; two beautiful, healthy children and a happy marriage; drafted in the first round; a Super Bowl victory; and a second chance to play in the "big game." He's also run up against quite a few walls: poverty, hunger, homelessness, struggles in school, bullying, job loss, brain injury, anxiety, and depression. What he knows now is that your wall can be your opportunity. In When Your Back's Against the Wall, he offers encouragement and shows readers how to get back up-again, and again, and again"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Football players; Motivation (Psychology); Resilience (Personality trait);
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Haunted house / by Avatar, Ari.;
It's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game. Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville ... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait ... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar in the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!
Subjects: Diary fiction.; Halloween; Haunted houses; Roblox (Computing platform);
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