LibGuides: Alexander Robinson Library Learning Commons: Digital Chapter Books

Adventure

Explorer Academy : The Nebula Secret (TRU) 12 year old Cruz Coronado joins an elite school for explorers and faces adventure, danger and thrilling global missions

Explorer Academy Book Talk

Ghost Canoe Pt1 (HOB) A sailing ship sinks, unexplained footprints, a theft at the trading post, a cave and a canoe with a skeleton creates this mystery that young Nathan Mcallister is out to solve.
Ghost Canoe Pt2 (HOB) A sailing ship sinks, unexplained footprints, a theft at the trading post, a cave and a canoe with a skeleton creates this mystery that young Nathan Mcallister is out to solve.
The Island of Beyond Pt 1(ATK) 11 year old Martin can't imagine a worse summer. He's being sent to a tiny Island called Beyond where his peculiar aunt Lenore lives. But his summer turns out to be much more than he expected. From his aunt, his uncle Neda and a boy called Solo, everyone seems to have secrets. Can Martin trust anyone?
The Island of Beyond Pt 2(ATK) 11 year old Martin can't imagine a worse summer. He's being sent to a tiny Island called Beyond where his peculiar aunt Lenore lives. But his summer turns out to be much more than he expected. From his aunt, his uncle Neda and a boy called Solo, everyone seems to have secrets. Can Martin trust anyone?

Graphic Novels

El Deafo Pt 1(BEL) Imagine having to go to school to make friends but have to wear a clunky hearing aid. Follow Cece as she navigates the world as a kid
El Deafo Pt 2 (BEL) Imagine having to go to school to make friends but have to wear a clunky hearing aid. Follow Cece as she navigates the world as a kid
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy (SAV) Two improbable friends use their powers ... laser vision and an unrelenting sense of optimism, to fight evil forces
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy Vol. 3 (SAV) A time travelling trout causes trouble for Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy in the past, present and future
How Mirka caught a Fish (DEU) Mirka is a time travelling, monster fighting, Orthodox Jewish girl. Her greatest challenge is something you'd never expect
Snoopy to the Rescue (SCH) Snoopy is usually always there to help those when they need it most
Amulet: The cloud searchers (KIB) Emily, Navin and their crew charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis. Emily has to find Cielis before the Elf King finds her.
Phoebe and her Unicorn 8 (SIM) Summer has started, and Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp

Science Fiction

The Giver (LOW) 12 year old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. This Utopian society soon unravels into a dystopian one and Jonas must escape

Short Stories

The White Umbrella Have you ever wanted what someone else had or even thought someone else had a better life than you? The protagonist in this story does but eventually realizes how valuable her life is
The Killick A grandfather and grandson have a special bond and go on a special adventure. An ultimate sacrifice out of love is made on this adventure
Ghost of Blanton Hall
Ice Golfing
What's a Chunnel?
Hearst Castle
All Summer in a Day
Clever Manka
The Dinner Party
Famous People
Aladdins Lamp
Call of the Wild
Close Encounter
About the Invisible Man
Making of a Monster
Silver and Gold
Two Impossible Gifts
White Water Rafting

Sports

Rocket Man (COA) Bob is living in the shadow of his brother, dad and perfect sister, but will he be less invisible if he pulls off a charity basketball event to help his dad who has cancer

Classrooms

Among the Hidden (HAD) What would it be like if you could have no more than two children and you had to hide the rest?
The House with Chicken Legs (AND)Pt1 Marinka wants a normal life, but unfortunately it is far from normal
The House with Chicken Legs (AND)Pt2 Marinka tries to be normal but breaking the rules creates trouble and the disappearance of her grandmother
AncientWorlds7 Ancient Civilizations
Twelve Terrible Things (KEL) There are twelve terrible things in this book. So be aware because I'm warning you!
Sc Probe 6 Chp 1-4 Diversity of Life Diversity of Life
Sc Probe 6 Chp 5-7 Electricity Electricity occurs when there is an imbalance of charged particles
Sc Probe 6 Chp 9-12 Explore Extreme Environments Exploring extreme environments
Sc Probe 7 Chp 1 Ecosystems Ecosystems support life
Sc Probe 7 Chp 2 Energy Flow in Ecosystems Energy flows and matter cycles in ecosystems
Sc Probe 7 Chp 3 Sustainable ecosystems Human survival depends on sustainable ecosystems
Sc Probe 7 Chp 4 Matter Matter can be described using properties
Sc Probe 7 Chp 7 Rocks Old rocks can be recycled into new rocks
Sc Probe 7 Chp 9 Earth's Movements Plate movements cause both sudden and gradual changes to Earth's crust
Math Makes Sense 7 Math 7 textbook
Math Makes Sense 7 Answers Answers for the Math Makes Sense 7 textbook
Math Makes Sense 6 Pt 1 First half of Ma Makes Sense 6 text
Math Makes Sense 6 Pt 2 Second half of Math Makes Sense textbook
Posted (AND) Rose and the boys must navigate the usual middle school challenges of bullying, changing friendships, and growing up while also enduring an all-out Post-It Note war. This book is a must-read for tweens and young teens who are figuring out who they are and who their “tribe” is
Posted Pt 2 (AND) Rose and the boys must navigate the usual middle school challenges of bullying, changing friendships, and growing up while also enduring an all-out Post-It Note war. This book is a must-read for tweens and young teens who are figuring out who they are and who their “tribe” is
The Hunger Games (COL) The story is centered on a 16-year-old girl, Katniss Everdeen and her struggle for survival in dystopia. Each year, as a punishment for the failed rebellion by District 13, the 12 Panem Districts are forced to pay tribute to the ruthless Capitol regime. The story begins on the day of reaping at District 12. Warning: Mature Fiction
Meet Viola Desmond (MAC) Biography of Viola Desmond and her journey in fighting against Jim Crow Laws.
Meet Willie O'Ree (MAC) Story of the first black player to play in the NHL.
Gold Rush (Timeline) (PIO) Story of a poor farm boy who dreams of finding his fortune in the Klondike. Based on fictional and real accounts.
The Gold Rush : buried treasure (SOM) Story of the California Gold Rush in 1849.

Historical Fiction

The Breadwinner (ELL) 11 year old Parvana must disguise herself to support her family once her father has been sent to prison by the Taliban

The Breadwinner Book Talk

Al Capone does my shirts Pt1 (CHO) Story of 12 year old Moose Flanagan, whose family moves to Alcatraz in the 1930's when his dad takes a job as a prison guard
Al Capone does my shirts Pt2 (CHO) Story of 12 year old Moose Flanagan, whose family moves to Alcatraz in the 1930's when his dad takes a job as a prison guard
Number the Stars (LOW) Ten year old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen are living in Denmark in 1943. When the Jews are relocated, Ellen, who is Jewish moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Annemarie must go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life.

Tom & Ricky Mysteries

The Gold Mine Mystery (WRI) Tom and Ricky discover an abandoned gold mine and some men who are up to no good.
The Treasure Map Mystery (WRI) Tom and Ricky are excited to find a treasure map, but soon realize someone else is looking for it.
The Secet Staircase (WRI) Tom and Ricky, in helping a neighbour discover that there is money hidden in a secret staircase in a house
The Unlucky Number (WRI) Tom and Ricky and their dig Patches solve mysteries in their small town. Do they figure out why items are mysteriously going missing?
The Falling Star Mystery (WRI) When Tom and Ricky see a falling star, they go to investigate. They soon discover that someone else is interested too.

Historical Non-Fiction

The Last Train (ARA) A harrowing true story about two young brothers, Paul and Oscar Arato, and their mother Lenke, surviving the Nazi occupation during the final years of WW II.

Mr J's Reading Groups

Among the Hidden (HAD) What would it be like if you could have no more than two children and you had to hide the rest?
Anne Frank (ADL) Incredible life of Anne Frank
Bud, Not Buddy Pt1 (CUR) Bud's got no mom, a suitcase full of memories and a brochure as a clue to help him find his father
Bud, Not Buddy Pt2 (CUR) Bud's got no mom, a suitcase full of memories and a brochure as a clue to help him find his father
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (BOY) 9 year old Bruno goes on a journey to a most unlikely place. At the fence he encounters a boy and they become friends. The fence is the only thing that separates Bruno from his life and the gas chambers of WW II.
The End of the Line (MCK) Citizens in war time Holland risk their lives to save a young Jewish girl
Harry Houdini (ADL) Life of Harry Houdini
Trombone Shorty (AND) The musical life of Trombone Shorty
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Horror

Full Moon Horror (STR) Four boys run out of gas late at night, and the moon is full. Is the night full of adventure ... or terror?
23 Crows Perch (STR) Henry is a little creeped out by his new apartment building. The previous tenants died a few weeks before he moved in. But it gets worse.
To Wake the Dead (STR) Wouldn't you like to go to the movies forever?