Lisa Brunt lives with her Gran, her Mum has left to live with her latest boyfriend. Desperate to escape her life, Lisa makes the same mistake her mother made - she becomes pregnant. But Lisa is determined that no matter what, she will survive.
Aims to help youngsters learn the importance of safe behaviour from tying shoelaces to crossing the street safely, to avoiding strangers. This work about child safety is intended for children aged 3 to 7 years.
Covers basic issues of safety outside the home. This book looks at what to do if a child gets separated from adults in a public place, knowing who to ask for help, keeping safe in parks and playgrounds and avoiding potentially dangerous places like building sites. It also encourages the child reader to think about the issues in their own context.
The hilarious diary of Alice and her attempts to survive the embarrassments that are her parents, the small-minded nature of her hometown, and her own struggle to fit in. Highly observant, satirical and wise.
What do twelve-year-old dyslexic Gavin Goodfellow, prophetically-inclined Uncle Warney, newly relocated mother-daughter witches from London, and a pimply-faced New Age guru have in common? Burnt Swamp, where flames from a mysterious underground fire have been smouldering for ten years.
Explores one of the most recognised series in Canadian television history. This book contains sixteen essays which bring together scholars and fans of Degrassi Junior High , Degrassi High and Degrassi: The Next Generation to explore the pivotal role the series has had in shaping Canadian youth identity and on its impact elsewhere.
Ou Missus is the only person who understands how Sarie feels about having to read. She tells Sarie wonderful stories and she and Sarie start to read together. Niki Daly's story will encourage any child who shares Sarie's reluctance to read.