A heart-wrenching tale of selfless love and the powerful desire to survive. When little Kai is brought to the orphanage run by Bell, a fearsome Englishwoman whose dedication to her charges is unflinching, an older child, Pax, immediately takes him under his wing. Kai is a brilliant child, who could go on to achieve great things. Living amidst political strife and constant uncertainty, the children are cared for—until Bell dies and they are left on their own. In a desperate attempt to make enough money to keep Kai in school, Pax starts working for a shady character known as Mister. Mister sends Pax on a “special” mission—carry a heavy box to a pre-arranged location, and wait. At the very last minute, Pax realizes that the box contains a bomb, which explodes, killing and maiming hundreds of people. Pax and Kai escape the explosion, only to be arrested and charged with terrorism. Once imprisoned, Pax faces brutal guards who stop at nothing to make him talk. This haunting novel brings home the tragic situation in which children in over 40 countries are tortured with impunity. But it also speaks to the strength of love in the most dire situations.

Product Description: Reinvesting in Families addresses tough issues such as FASD, high-risk substance misuse, and family reunification from a family-focused and First Nations perspective. With a focus on the Prairies, it offers insight to anyone anywhere with an interest in child welfare service, research, and practice...read more

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Charlie Wilcox stows away on what he believes to be a sealing ship in St. John's harbor, but when he emerges, he is shocked to discover that he is aboard a boat full of soldiers heading for a World War I battle overseas.

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A fun-filled Valentine kit contains forty ready-to-decorate Valentines, along with sixteen jewel stickers, plenty of satin ribbon, decorating paper, craft ideas, and other goodies. Original.

A plastic spiral-bound book, with full-color illustrations and photographs, seven pots of makeup, wax scar skin, sponge, applicator, and spatula, enables youngsters to create a variety of alter egos. Original.

Featuring twenty-five old-fashioned street games for kids--including kick the can, hopscotch, and spud ball--a fun-filled book and kit comes with a can, a ball, marbles, sidewalk chalk, and a yoki rope. Original.

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Amusing illustrations, accompanied by special carving tools and stencils, introduce young readers to a variety of Halloween activities, from carving pumpkins and creating their own costumes, to game-filled Halloween parties, decorations, and scary stunts. Original.

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Product Description: Book by McKay, Sharon