Montreal West Children's Library

'The Body Under the Piano -Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen 1' - by Marthe Jocelyn

3/14/2020

Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasn't got much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool at their disposal -- including their insatiable curiosity, deductive skills and not a little help from their friends -- to solve the case before Aggie's beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didn't commit.
(goodreads.com)

'Cher (monsieur) Donald Trump' de Sophie Siers et Anne Villeneuve

2/25/2020

Sam ne supporte plus de partager sa chambre avec son frère. Après avoir vu Donald Trump parler de son projet de mur aux frontières des États-Unis et du Mexique, Sam réalise que le meilleur moyen de résoudre son problème est de s’inspirer du président américain et de construire un mur en plein milieu de sa chambre pour éloigner son frère. Sam se lance alors dans l’écriture d’une série de lettres adressées à Donald Trump dans lequel il lui fait part de ses plans, ses réflexions et lui demande quelques conseils.
(https://www.editions400coups.com)

'The Incredible Freedom Machines' - by Kirli Saunders and Matt Ottley

1/20/2020

She was small when she heard about them... the incredible freedom machines. In this sumptuous story of exploration and breaking boundaries, a young girl uncovers her very own freedom machine vehicle that carries her to all kinds of wondrous places.

(goodreads.com)

'Les étoiles' de Jacques Goldstyn

1/13/2020

Un jeune garçon juif et une petite fille musulmane se rencontrent dans un parc, dans le Mile End : quartier populaire de Montréal. Ils réalisent bientôt qu'ils partagent une passion profonde pour les étoiles et les constellations, rêvant de devenir un jour scientifiques ou astronautes, d'explorer l'infini du ciel. Leur histoire consistera à rêver, à partager et à explorer ce qui est plus grand que nous, au-delà des questions religieuses. Véritable hymne à l'amitié, Jacques Goldstyn nous offre, une fois de plus, un livre exceptionnel.
(https://www.renaud-bray.com/)

'Sad, The Dog' by Sandy Fussell

12/9/2019

A clever little dog christens himself "Sad" when his humans fail to give him a name. Although they feed him and wash him, they don’t appreciate his many gifts, like his love of singing ("stop that yapping!"). When the people move away and leave Sad behind, Sad is heartbroken. But then a new family with a young boy arrives at Sad’s house in a big truck. Although Sad is initially frightened, it soon becomes clear that the boy is just the right person to make a dog’s life complete with playtime, treats, and a brand-new name: Lucky.
(www.goodreads.com)

'Coming Home' by Michael Morpurgo

11/28/2019

A plucky little robin sets out on an epic journey. Through dark forests, driving rain, clapping thunder and flashing lightning. Across frozen wastes, huge mountains and stormy seas he flies. And all the while he's dreaming of home. Of her. But will he ever get there? Find out in this wonderfully lyrical Christmas story from the brilliant Michael Morpurgo, with stunning illustrations by Kerry Hyndman.
(goodreads.com)

'Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue' - Paula Harrison

10/18/2019

Kitty is special. Her mother is a superhero with catlike powers that Kitty and her little brother Max will someday inherit. But being a superhero involves going on daring adventures at night, and Kitty doesn’t know if she’ll ever be brave enough for that!
One night though, Kitty finds a sleek black cat with white paws waiting at her window. When he introduces himself, Kitty is shocked to realize she can understand him—her powers have arrived! The cat, Figaro, has a problem. There’s a terrible meowing sound coming from the clock tower, and the other cats don’t know what to do. The night outside looks cold and uninviting, and Kitty is afraid of the dark. But she musters up her courage and sets out to find the source of the mysterious sound. Along the way, she makes new friends, uncovers her confidence, and learns what it means to be brave.
Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue is the first book in a chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures.

'Rabbit and Bear - Rabbit's Bad Habbits' - by Julian Gough and Jim Field

9/23/2019

Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can't sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that's better than Bear's. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit soon realizes that it might be nice to have a friend on your side.
A tale of friendship, gravity, and just a little bit of poo.
(www.goodreads.com)

'The Magic Misfits' by Neil Patrick Harris

9/10/2019

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on.
After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded kids. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches. These six Magic Misfits will soon discover adventure, friendship, and their own self-worth.
(www.goodreads.com)

'Click' by Kayla Miller

8/22/2019

Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade—until one day she doesn’t. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups without her. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up? Kayla Miller has woven together a heartfelt and insightful story about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all.
(Amazon.ca)

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