Colleen Nelson
Author
Series
Harvey stories volume 1
Formats
Description
Now in paperback, the award-winning story of a lost West Highland Terrier warming hearts and bringing generations together A dog's world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a Harvey the West Highland Terrier wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge. Austin, a young volunteer at the Brayside retirement home, quickly finds that the audacious Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"In this full-color, nonfiction resource, profiles of twenty-five diverse individuals share how each person got interested in their field, how they studied or trained for it, how others typically study or train for it, and their experience in their career. Informative sidebars share spin-off jobs, fun facts, pro tips about how readers can try out the field, and spotlight features about children who are doing just that. The book includes a table of...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2024
Formats
Description
The Biltmore in New York City is full of mysteries, and Elodie LaRue, a novice detective, plans to piece together the clues and solve the case of the missing jewels.
Left behind by her globe-trotting detective parents once again, Elodie decides to prove she's worthy of joining them on a case by setting up her own detective agency at her renowned Upper West Side home, The Biltmore.
When a pair of sapphire and diamond
...4) Finding Hope
Author
Publisher
Dundurn
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
To escape her small town, her parents crumbling marriage, and her drug-addicted brother, Hope jumps at the chance to attend the exclusive Ravenhurst Academy. But her problems follow her to school, her online boyfriend asks her to pose for some photos that go viral, and Hope falls into a dark place she is not sure she can find her way out of.
5) Spin
Author
Publisher
Dundurn
Pub. Date
2019
Description
"Fifteen-year-old Delilah "Dizzy" Doucette lives with her dad and brother above their vintage record store, the Vinyl Trap. She's learning how to spin records from her brother's best friend, and she's getting pretty good. But behind her bohemian life, Dizzy and her family have a secret: her mom is the mega-famous singer Georgia Waters. When this secret is revealed to the world, Dizzy's life spins out of control. She must decide what is most important...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village...
Author
Publisher
Dundurn
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"Fifteen-year-old Jakub Kaminsky is the son of Polish immigrants, a good Catholic boy, and a graffiti artist. While his father sleeps, Jakub and his best friend, Lincoln, sneak out with spray paint to make their mark as Morf and Skar. When Jakub gets a scholarship to an elite private school, he knows it's his chance for a better life. But it means leaving Lincoln and the neighbourhood he calls home. While Jakub's future is looking bright, Lincoln's...
Author
Series
Harvey stories volume 2
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Description
"A plucky West Highland Terrier named Harvey is determined to protect his yard from an intruding animal. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles to fit in at school, his friend Austin works to prevent his grandfather from losing his job at a retirement home, and new retirement home resident Josephine Fradette clings to her fierce individuality in the face of conformity. Finally, all characters both human and dog find resolution by standing up to...
Author
Series
Mystery at the Biltmore volume 1
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"To prove to her detective parents that she has what it takes to join them on a case, Elodie LaRue begins her own detective agency at her New York apartment, The Biltmore. When expensive jewels mysteriously vanish from Mrs. Vanderzoot's apartment, Elodie is tasked with finding the thief. With twists, turns, and a colorful cast of suspects, will Elodie, with the help of her dog and new neighbour, have what it takes to solve the case?"--
Author
Series
Harvey stories volume 3
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Strict new rules at Brayside Retirement Home make it hard for West Highland Terrier Harvey to continue his important role as comfort dog. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles with being the understudy for the school play, his friend Austin faces shame over money troubles, and retirement home resident Bob Kowalski begins to feel lonely and anxious as his wife is in the hospital."--
