Helen Plum Library

As much as life has irrevocably changed since the death of his father, much has stayed the same for Cam. He's always had a great deal of responsibility around the house, but the burden is heavier now in combination with the load of grief he's been carrying. After the man who was driving the truck that killed his father turns up at the end of the driveway, Cam feels pressure to keep his family safe as well. He starts to see the man everywhere: at his...

Alfred is a happy bug because he gets to live in the palace of the king! He has a soft bed and plenty of food to eat. But one day a stranger arrives in the palace-and everything changes. What will Alfred do?

Caya et Kaki rentrent à l'école. Le monde de Mod' est un peu magique. Tiens, prends ses deux chiens par exemple: Caya et Kaki. Ils savent parler comme toi et moi... D'ailleurs, ce n'est pas tout. Voilà qu'aujourd'hui, ils vont à l'école! Mais ce n'est pas facile de se faire accepter dans une classe quand on est nouveau... Surtout quand on a 4 pattes! Caya et Kaki réussiront-ils à gagner la confiance et l'amitié des enfants? Une jolie histoire,...

When his baby sister disappears from the river near their summer home, eighth grader Chris fights the assumption that she has drowned and uncovers evidence that something entirely different has happened to her

"Washington State, late nineteenth century. During the frenzied historical era commonly known as the Klondike Gold Rush, a mysterious woman named Lady Hellaine arrives in Woodsburgh, a small mining town close to the Canadian border. Meanwhile, the streets and surroundings of Woodsburgh are flooded in blood: a heinous creature is killing incautious citizens. What's the connection, if any, between this disturbing presence and the ivory-skinned stranger?"--...

Limits help children feel safe, physically and emotionally. Here's a great story for helping kids set healthy boundaries. Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelings It has a great message:" The illustrations are great and don't take away from the message. Easy to understand for a 5 year old. " - Sabrina "I bought this book to read...

Mother bird sets out early in the day to look for food. She tells Little Birdie to stay put till she gets back. Their nest is in the woods near a city. Little Birdie is too curious to just wait. He wants to try out his wings. It is hard at first with just one lesson yesterday. But then it gets easier as he spreads his wings. But wait, where is Mommy? Suddenly Little Birdie realizes he is no longer in the woods. He is lost. As he wanders around the...

Can you spot a trickster? What if it is a friend? Our friends are important people in our lives. We laugh with them and we help each other when things are not so good. Some people who mean us harm start by pretending to be friends and then lead us into danger. Is Foley Crow a friend or foe? Safeguarding young people is on everybody's mind in school as we remain vigilant regarding KCSE (Keeping Children Safe in Education). This engaging and charming...

As Princess of Wonderland Palace and the future Queen of Hearts, Dinah's days are an endless monotony of tea, tarts, and a stream of vicious humiliations at the hands of her father, the King of Hearts. The only highlight of her days is visiting Wardley, her childhood best friend, the future Knave of Hearts -- and the love of her life. When an enchanting stranger arrives at the Palace, Dinah watches as everything she's ever wanted threatens to crumble....