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Downfall / by Rotenberg, Robert,1953-author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: HEART OF THE CITY, ISBN 9781476740577. Detectives Ari Greene and Daniel Kennicott dig into the dark side of Toronto when a serial killer targets homeless people who are camped out near one of the citys most exclusive enclaves in this sixth crime thriller in the 'Ari Greene' series. Robert Rotenberg lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Murder; Homeless persons; Police;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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From the ashes : my story of being Métis, homeless, and finding my way [Book Club Set] / by Thistle, Jesse,author.;
"From the Ashes is a remarkable memoir about hope and resilience, and a revelatory look into the life of a Métis-Cree man who refused to give up. Abandoned by his parents as a toddler, Jesse Thistle briefly found himself in the foster-care system with his two brothers, cut off from all they had known. Eventually the children landed in the home of their paternal grandparents, but their tough-love attitudes meant conflicts became commonplace. And the ghost of Jesse's drug-addicted father haunted the halls of the house and the memories of every family member. Struggling, Jesse succumbed to a self-destructive cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and petty crime, spending more than a decade on and off the streets, often homeless. One day, he finally realized he would die unless he turned his life around. In this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir, Jesse Thistle writes honestly and fearlessly about his painful experiences with abuse, uncovering the truth about his parents, and how he found his way back into the circle of his Indigenous culture and family through education. An eloquent exploration of what it means to live in a world surrounded by prejudice and racism and to be cast adrift, From the Ashes is, in the end, about how love and support can help one find happiness despite the odds."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Thistle, Jesse.; Métis; Addicts; Homeless persons;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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Finding Harmony [electronic resource] : by Walters, Eric.aut; cloudLibrary;
So what if Harmony has to be the grown-up? After months living in a foster home (again), Harmony convinces a judge that she can move back in with her mother. Her mom even finds an apartment that the social worker, Gloria, can't find fault with. But now Harmony has an even bigger battle ahead—trying to keep her mom on the straight and narrow, or at least keep Gloria from finding out when she slips. Which she does. A lot. Often left to fend for herself, Harmony finds an ally in Mr. Khaled, the owner of the convenience store across the street. He helps Harmony out with food in exchange for some part-time work. And at school, her principal seems to be on her side. Even so, it feels like Harmony’s life is always one step from falling apart, and she can't really trust anyone. Harmony knows the question is less about whether she'll return to foster care and more about when she's ready to do it. Finding Harmony is the prequel to the Governor General's award-winning The King of Jam Sandwiches. ★ “Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone…This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review for The King of Jam SandwichesKey Selling Points Harmony's finally allowed to leave foster care and go home to her mother, who struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism, but Harmony feels like the only one trying to make it work. The book's wise-beyond-her-years narrator, Harmony, shows us a child's experience of the foster care system and of living with a parent struggling so hard with their own mental health issues and addictions that the child essentially raises herself. Yet, the book also demonstrates how kids can resist and persevere in even the direst circumstances. Harmony finds helpers throughout her story—including her supportive friends at her new school, her principal (who also grew up in foster care) and the owner of the corner store, Mr. Khaled, who is a Syrian refugee—giving readers a sense of hope and faith in community. The multigenerational friendship between Harmony and Mr. Khaled shows two people who have survived difficult circumstances finding common ground and sheds light on the immigrant experience. This book is a prequel to the Governor General's award-winning The King of Jam Sandwiches, focusing on Robbie's friend Harmony.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Homelessness & Poverty; Orphans & Foster Homes; Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse;
© 2025., Orca Book Publishers,
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The teddy bear / by McPhail, David,1940-;
A teddy bear, lost by the little boy who loves him, still feels loved after being rescued by a homeless man.
Subjects: Teddy bears; Lost and found possessions; Homeless persons; Love;
© c2002., Henry Holt and Company,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A perfect Christmas / by Page, Lynda.;
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Subjects: Christmas stories.; Ex-convicts; Separated women; Homeless persons; Fathers and daughters;
© 2012., Headline Pub. Group,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Crenshaw / by Applegate, Katherine.;
"A story about a homeless boy and his imaginary friend that proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Imaginary companions; Cats; Homeless persons; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The public [videorecording] / by Estevez, Emilio,1962-film director,film producer,actor,screenwriter.; Niedenthal, Lisa,film producer.; Malone, Jena,1984-actor.; Schilling, Taylor,1984-actor.; Slater, Christian,actor.; Baldwin, Alec,1958-actor.; Williams, Michael Kenneth,actor.; Union, Gabrielle,actor.; Rhymefest,1977-actor.; Wright, Jeffrey,actor.; Jones, Richard T.,1972-actor.; Thompson, Susanna,1958-actor.; Vargas, Jacob,actor.; Lee, Ki Hong,1986-actor.; Garrett, Spencer,actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone, Taylor Schilling, Christian Slater, Alec Baldwin, Michael Kenneth Williams, Gabrielle Union, Jeffrey Wright, Richard T. Jones, Susanna Thompson, Jacob Vargas, Ki Hong Lee, Spencer Garrett.An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13, for thematic material, nudity, language and some suggestive content.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Library users; Civil rights demonstrations; Homeless persons; Public libraries;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Undergrounders / by Skuy, David,1963-;
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Subjects: Hockey stories.; Homeless children; Mothers; Hockey players; Hockey teams;
© c2011., Scholastic Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The bridge home / by Venkatraman, Padma.;
Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Chennai, India.LSC
Subjects: Homeless children; Runaway children; Sisters; Survival;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A place called home : a memoir / by Ambroz, David,author.;
"As a child, David Ambroz was raised homeless in New York City, the home of Wall Street and more than 100,000 homeless children. For David and his two siblings, their mother's diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia sets them in motion for a life of poverty, violence and instability as they travel across New York and New England seeking shelter. For eleven years, home for David means living in train stations, subway cars, 24-hour diners, and wherever is safe and warm; bathing in public restrooms; and stealing food to quell his hunger. When he gets into foster care, it feels like salvation, but it soon proves to be just as unsafe for young people--more of his foster siblings are put on a prison pipeline than college-bound. Surmounting violence, continued poverty and physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his caregivers, David harnesses an inner grit to escape the inevitable outcome for kids like him. He takes shelter and finds hope on his own in libraries, schools, and in the occasional adult angel. Through hard work and unwavering resolve, he is able to get into Vassar College, the first significant step out from the yolk of poverty, and later graduates UCLA School of Law. This heart-wrenching and inspiring story about young people pulls back the curtain on homelessness and poverty in the lives of children and shines a pivotal light on generations of kids that have been systematically ignored and overlooked. A Place Called Home is both David's powerful personal account through the lens of a child surviving it daily. And as the go-to child welfare advocate for the Obama administration and major U.S. companies, A Place Called Home is a beckoning call to our national conscience to move from pity to action"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Ambroz, David.; Foster children; Homeless children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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