Esquimalt High School Library Learning Commons

In kindergarten, Jarrett’s teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery — Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents — two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were finished raising kids until Jarrett came along...

Hey Kiddo is a deeply personal glimpse into the author's childhood and is now available as a Book Club Set in our library learning commons. Heart-breaking, thought-provoking, and ultimately uplifting, Jarrett Krosoczka's graphic novel explores the impact of addiction on a family and a young child.

A high action pirate adventure set in a fantasy world with a heroine that does not disappoint...

Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.

More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.




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The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell

In an alternate version of present-day Manhattan, magic is dying, and Esta, a Mageus with a talent for manipulating time, travels back to 1901 to stop the destruction of a book that can possibly restore magic, but in Old New York, Esta must navigate gangs, secret societies, and her feelings for another magician in order to save the future of magic.

This reader loved it!
A world of people who have powers - trapped in one place by the council - where if they leave their soul is sucked out. To make a change the main character's mentor tells her to use her power enhanced with a special stone to go back in time to steal a book to change the current rules so they can leave their town.

“White nights” is a beautiful story of unrequited love, devotion, betrayal and how the magic of one moment can last a lifetime.


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