Lorimer - Childrens & Teens - Books for reluctant readers

It's awkward enough for any kid going to a new school, but Rose, whose family belongs to a Mennonite community, feels even more out of place. Then, one day, she picks up a baseball.

Josh, Peter, and Sam are thrilled to be reunited at a hockey tournament in Kelowna, but a lot has changed. All three boys now play on different teams. Can they remain friends as they all compete to be in the gold medal game?

The Brunswick Valley kids are on the road. In order to secure the top spot in the league, the gang is playing a series of away-games at schools around the province.

How did the son of Irish immigrants outrow blueblood scullers from Oxford and Cambridge to become one of the most famous athletes of his time?

The sons of Icelandic immigrants and friends since boyhood, the Winnipeg Falcons were a superbly talented team of just eight players who brought home Canada's first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1920.

A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.

For Melanie Brody, junior high isn't all it's cracked up to be. Can Melanie change her attitude before she gives up altogether?

Armed with a brand new image, Stephanie Kaye becomes president of the student council. But when the students object to her "presidential style," Stephanie's life begins a downward spiral.

Wheels' good fortune slams to a halt when his parents are killed in a car accident. Will his friends be there for him now that he really needs them?