TRCA Spotlight - Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune

 

Joe works hard all day and dreams of becoming a fisherman with his own boat, but fate sends a larger catch his way when the HMS Tribune hits the rocks of Herring Cove cliffs in a storm. Can Joe save any of them, or even himself?

This historical fiction was inspired by the real 18th century shipwreck off Halifax Harbor and the local boy that risks his life to try and save those on board.

Tags: Historical, Survival, Adventure

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TRCA Spotlight - Refugee The Graphic Novel

Fans of Alan Gratz may want to check out this! It's Refugee in a graphic novel format.

Follow the stories of three children separated by continents and time, who have embarked on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.

Tags: Diversity, Survival, Overcoming Adversity, Historical Fiction

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TRCA Spotlight - The Bletchley Riddle

 

Quarrelsome, puzzle-loving siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II - Britain's eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. Their mission: to crack the Nazi's Enigma cipher.

Tags: Adventure, Mystery, World War II, Computers & Coding.