middle grade

The Treasure Box, by Judith Silverthorne

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Gus can’t imagine anything worse than moving to another city to live with his grandfather — until he gets off to a bad start and becomes a target for the school bully. Then, while working on his family history assignment, he discovers a small box of unusual objects that mysteriously catapult him back in time. Now he has even bigger problems. But if he can survive the harrowing events of the past, maybe what he learns there can help him figure out how to deal with the bully and make new friends in the present.

192 Pages, for Middle Grade
Time Travel Adventure!

ISBN :9781988783888

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Ghosts in the Garden, by Judith Silverthorne

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Ghostly mysteries abound at Saskatchewan’s Government House, and Sam and J.J are once again tasked with solving them. (Their first adventure was in Judith’s book The Ghosts of Government House)

Things aren’t as they appear at Government House, as Sam and J.J. discover on a field trip when they find themselves discussing mushroom growth at the turn of the 20th century with George Watt, the gardener of the property. In an attempt to uncover what happened, the girls find themselves back in the present, face-to-face with the ghost of a woman who simply mouths the word “watch” to them.

Who was this mysterious woman, and what does she want them to do for her in the present time? In order to solve the mystery, Sam and J.J must navigate the extensive grounds of Government House (both past and present). And with only the faintest idea of how to return to their time, their forays into the past become dangerous. Can they figure out what the ghost wants before they’re stuck in the past for good?

188 Pages, for Middle Grade (9-12)
Time Travel Adventure!

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Germy Johnson’s Stolen Skateboard, by Alison Lohans

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J.J., Derek and Tanya have practiced hard for the Slick Wheels Contest. Will their routine win the nine-and-under category? They’re sure they have a good chance. And then, everything goes wrong!
Who is the strange older boy? He’s using J.J.’s skateboard to give rides to a teddy bear! How can J.J. get his board back?
Can J.J. outsmart the neighborhood bully, too?

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrations: Sandra Norman

The price of the book is $10.95
ISBN: 978-1-7772871-4-6
Pages: 56 (ages 7-10)

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Germy Johnson’s Piano War, by Alison Lohans

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J.J. is so upset when Mom signs him up for piano lessons! They’re Saturday morning, when all the best shows are on! His best friend Derek has to take lessons too – and hates the idea. So they start making plans. When J.J. gets a black eye at his first lesson, that means war! But there’s a new boy at school. He’s good at piano. And Derek starts playing with him, instead of J.J. How can J.J. ever make things right again?

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrations: Sandra Norman

Pages: 77 (for ages 7-10)

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