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Storm the fortress : the Siege of Quebec / by Trottier, Maxine.;
Fourteen-year-old William Jenkins leaves his job as an inker in Halifax to join the crew of the Royal Navy warship Pembroke as it prepares to take part in the siege of the French stronghold of Quebec.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War stories.; Sea stories.; Teenage boys; Orphans; Sailors; Québec Campaign, 1759; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763;
© c2013., Scholastic Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The graveyard riddle / by Thompson, Lisa(Lisa Anne),1973-;
Melody Bird is fascinated by the walled off "plague" house she discovered near the the graveyard, but she is even more fascinated by the mysterious boy, Hal, she finds living there in secret; he tells her he is a spy-in-training, a story that Melody's friends Matthew and Jake do not believe, and they set out to find out more--and uncover a riddle even more confusing than Hal's spy story.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Abandoned houses; Feral children; Orphans; Secrecy; Family secrets; Best friends;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A monsoon rising / by Guanzon, Thea,author.; Allyn, Virginia,illustrator.;
"After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric's willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others?"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Orphans; Survival; Women soldiers;
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A little princess [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Burnett, Frances Hodgson,1849-1924.;
Read by Claire Foy; Amélie Forester-Evans; Wayne Forester; Penelope Rawlins; Harriet Carmichael; Homer Todiwala; Eliza Radcliffe; Tabitha Radcliffe; Leyla Albert; Tammy Gilmore.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.A Yoto Original adaptation of the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The perfect introduction to this heartwarming story for young listeners. Narrated by Claire Foy and brought to life with music, sound effects, and a full cast Sara Crewe grew up in India in a wealthy household most of us can only dream of, and when she’s sent to boarding school in London, she is, at first, treated like a little princess. But her life unfolds in ways she never expected when her father suddenly passes away, and she is left penniless and alone. With no one to turn to, Sara must learn to navigate her new place in the world without the protection of her father. With her kindness and generous spirit never waning, despite cruel treatment from the school’s headmistress, Miss Minchin, Sara discovers that even in the greatest hardships, one can still find love, joy, and magic. An unforgettable story of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination.Ages 8 to 14.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Boarding schools; Schools; Orphans; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Lies We Tell. by Mulcahy, Lisa,film director.; O’Casey, Agnes,actor.; Walley, Chris,actor.; Wilmot, David,actor.; Methven, Eleanor,actor.; Sturton, Holly,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Agnes O’Casey, Chris Walley, David Wilmot, Eleanor Methven, Holly SturtonOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2024.In an isolated manor, an orphaned heiress must fight her guardian for her inheritance - and her life.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Historical films.; Motion pictures--Ireland.; Detective and mystery films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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When mischief came to town / by Nannestad, Katrina.;
LSCPatricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Orphans; Grandmothers; Conduct of life; Grief;
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The magic misfits / by Harris, Neil Patrick,1973-; Marlin, Lissy.; Hilton, Kyle.;
"Six young magicians and illusionists team up to save their small town from a crooked carnival owner and his goons"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Magicians; Orphans; Magic tricks; Carnivals; Brigands and robbers; Conduct of life;
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The mystery of the grinning gargoyle / by Warner, Gertrude Chandler,1890-1979.; VanArsdale, Anthony.;
LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Boxcar children (Fictitious characters); Brothers and sisters; Orphans; Universities and colleges; Gargoyles;
© 2014., Albert Whitman,
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The boy at the top of the mountain / by Boyne, John,1971-;
Set in 1935, when Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. This is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler, and the Second World War is fast approaching...LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Berghof (Obersalzberg, Germany); Orphans; French; World War, 1939-1945;
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Fruits basket collector's edition. by Takaya, Natsuki,1973-; Drzka, Sheldon.; Blakeslee, Lys,1985-;
T, teen.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.; Romance comic books, strips, etc.; Teenage girls; Orphans; Magic; Zodiac; Secrecy;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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