A blend of fact and fiction, this novel highlights Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope's ability to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. A young, troubled boy accompanies his newspaper-columnist father to the marathon. Inspired by the Canadian hero's courage and determination, the young boy quickly befriends Fox. The boy's newfound friendship is then threatened by his father's exploitive article.
Endorsed by the Terry Fox Foundation, this drama enlightens readers to one of Canada's unforgettable heroes.

Milagros' life is not easy. Her father leaves the family to become a pirate, Milagros is teased at school and there is a constant struggle to make ends meet. Marauders destroy the island and Milagros escapes in a rowboat. Drifting out to sea, the manta rays guide Milagros to land. Milagros finds a bottle with a cryptic message inside signed by Rosa, her mother. Milagros overcomes many obstacles while she searches for her mother. In her search, Milagros learns that happiness can be found in unlikely places and that place does not make any difference to personal happiness.

This addition to Canadian children's literature tells the story of Mina, whose grandfather has come from India to live with her family. Mina has conflicting feelings about her grandfather's move, which are intensified when a classmate sneers at her grandfather's accent at a school open house. Mina vows to get revenge, but her wise grandfather intervenes at the crucial moment, and Mina comes to an awareness of herself and other people. The first-person narrative portrays a contemporary East Indian family in North America.

Jeannie's life is in turmoil after her mother's collapse. Jeannie is moved into foster care because there are no relatives who she can count on for support. Jeannie is angry and confused because she has never been in the situation where she had to depend on other people. On top of it all, she must live with first-time foster parents, Susan and Tom, in a rural area near Kelowna. At first, Jeannie feels isolated and out of her element, but through the compassion of her foster parents and their neighbours, Jeannie discovers the great outdoors and the neighbours' gentle giant horses. Through friendship and unconditional love, Jeannie matures into a self-confident person.

After a devastating flood claims the lives of Andy's mother and stepfather, the 11-year-old boy is sent to live with his aunt in Halifax. Upon learning that his father is still alive, Andy flees his harsh environment in search of a man he has long forgotten. After finding his dysfunctional father, Andy assumes the role of an adult due to his father's unreliability and lack of parental skills. Heneghan infuses Irish folklore as the Sheehogue or fairies follow Andy and serve as protectors. As Andy returns to his aunt's house, he discovers a place where he belongs.

Rosie in New York City: Gotcha! presents a fictionalized version of an 11-year-old girl's participation in the New York shirtwaist-makers' strike of 1909-1910. When Rosie's mother falls ill, Rosie takes her place at the shirtwaist factory sewing sleeves. Working conditions are terrible. The workers are fined for talking, injuries are common and the bathrooms are filthy. A similar situation exists in many clothing factories in New York. Soon there is talk of forming a union to work for better conditions.
The novel accurately depicts the deplorable working conditions that led up to the strike, the courage of the women who participated in the strike and the harsh measures used to put down the strike and prevent the creation of unions. This story takes place in a part of New York that is predominantly Jewish.

Aram has survived the Armenian genocide in Turkey and now lives in an orphanage in Greece. Aram can never return home. He finds out that he is one of 50 boys selected to immigrate to Canada. All he knows about Canada is that there is snow, plenty to eat and no war. Aram has also heard that the trees are covered in gold. All he has to do is pluck the gold off the branches and he will have enough money to bring his grandmother to Canada. Readers will enjoy Aram's adventures as he travels to this new land that he can finally call home.
Aram's Choice was shortlisted for the 2007 Silver Birch Express through the Canadian Children's Book Centre.

Eleven-year-old Donuthead suffers from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. He fears anything that may not be hygienic or that may endanger his health in even the most remote way. Franklin frequently consults with the chief statistician for the National Safety Department to determine the risks involved in various activities and circumstances.
Neglected Sarah Kervick, the new student at Pelican View Elementary, has matted, dirty hair, does poorly in her schoolwork and regularly stares fear in the face. The two characters make an unlikely pair, but together they balance each other out along with help from Franklin's mother, a single parent who devotes time and energy to helping them overcome the real-life problems they face. Stauffacher's engaging novel combines gentle humour and difficult issues with messages about kindness, hope and being true to oneself.