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2) The Builders
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Description
Original short fiction by a beloved best-selling author on her best topic relationships. Charming novella from a masterful writer on the power of family secrets. Nan Ryan lives by herself at 14 Chestnut Road. When builders arrive to fix a deserted house next door, everyone expects the worst. But when the handsome workman looks to Nan to help unravel the mystery of the previous residents' disappearance, a strange relationship develops. With family
...3) The hike
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
This photostory is suitable for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who are learning to read. In this story, Bill, an older man, decides to experience nature only to encounter a series of mishaps during his hike. The photographs reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary reader is suitable for adolescent and adults who are beginning readers.
4) Saying no
Author
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Fay loves her family and friends. But she needs to take control of her life."--back cover.
5) Frozen tears
Author
Publisher
Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
Laura's childhood has been a nightmare. Cruelty. Loss. Loneliness. She locks her feelings deep inside. But Laura is a survivor. She finds strength, courage and determination. She learns to drive a skidder. She survives in a tough world. She saves herself and her daughter from an abusive relationship. She elbows her way into managing a hay ranch. Frozen Tears is the story of a woman strong enough to beat all the odds. But is she strong enough to let...
7) Barrio kings
Author
Series
Publisher
Raven Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Rosario Gomez gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight. Now all he wants to do is finish night school, be a good father and work hard enough at his job at the supermarket to get promoted. But when an old friend shows up to ask him why he left the gang, Rosario realizes he was fooling himself if he thought his violent past would just go away. When his pregnant girlfriend is hit in a drive-by shooting, Rosario has to make some...
Author
Publisher
Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology
Pub. Date
©1997
Language
English
Description
Nathan and Pozzi are in trouble. They have stolen something sacred. The spirits are angry, and so is the sea. In a few minutes they could be swept overboard. The waves are growing ever higher. Alice is busy bailing water over the side. Her long dark hair whips across her face. Both Pozzi and Nathan are in love with her. Both of them have lied to her. But there is something more important right now. In a boat holding three people, there are...
9) The buckle
Author
Publisher
Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
The buckle. The British Columbia bull riding champion's buckle. Luke wants it more than anything else in the world. And he is willing to do anything to get it. Anything. But when he lands in Okalla Prison, things begin to change. What really is important? What demons from his past is he trying to ride? Can he break them? Or will they destroy Luke? Finally he gets his big chance–the BC Rodeo Championships. The Buckle is the exciting story of bull...
10) Coyote's songs
Author
Series
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Sara used to be a back-up singer in a band. She left her singing career to raise a family. She is content with being a stay-at-home mom. Then, one Saturday, Sara's world changes. Sara and her family go to an outdoor music festival. There, on stage, Sara sees Jim, the lead singer from her old band. He invites her to sing with him. Being on stage brings back forgotten feelings for Sara -- and for Jim. And Sara's husband Rob sure doesn't like what he...
11) A robot instead
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Series
Language
English
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Description
This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Buzz, click. Buzz, click. "Sometimes I get real tired of this same old job," says Sonny. Sonny works on a line in a machine shop. All day long he drills holes into engine blocks. He doesn't love his job, but it feeds his family. Then Sonny gets bad news. He is laid off. His job is taken over by a robot. Sonny is
...12) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
©2006.
Language
English
Description
Harriet Tubman, born a slave herself, eventually escapes and helps other runaway slaves to reach freedom on the Underground Railroad.
13) To keep a secret
Author
Series
Anna Sweet mysteries volume 3
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Anna Sweet's PI business partner, Jada Price, has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girls's murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna is about to discover how far people will to to keep a secret...and who they will betray. She must work quickly to uncover the answers before a second victim dies. Will this case prove too difficult for Anna Sweet? Or will she put the clues together...
14) The e-mail
Author
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Can Pat trust Len? Pat has a way to find out. But is it the right way?
16) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
When you read this book you will learn all about Jane Goodall and her activist work.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Charles Lindbergh is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. --Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Eleanor Roosevelt is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.
20) Missing her
Author
Series
Anna Sweet mysteries volume 6
Publisher
Grass Roots Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Shelley Vincent has been missing for over a year. Her fiance, Albert Romaine, is desperate to find out what happened to her. With Christmas less than a week away and no plans to speak of, PI Anna Sweet is happy to take the case. But as Anna digs deeper into Shelley's past, she uncovers more questions than answers.
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