Books with author Graham Joyce

Summer has finally arrived. Katie and her two best friends turn her new tree house into one exciting adventure after another. They fly into space, take a train ride, and ride out a very bad storm. In her tree house, Katie’s imagination brings her dreams to life. Joyce Graham is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family. Telling stories to her children inspired her to begin writing children’s books. Just like her character Katie, with dedication, hard work, and some imagination, you can make your dreams come true.

Dozens died in the attacks, driven mad with fear by a hallucinogenic toxin…and it was all just a smokescreen.A mysterious network of saboteurs has emerged from the shadows to present the DNI with its greatest threat in recent memory. The discovery of a mole proves to be only the tip of the iceberg as the DNI’s investigation reveals a web of influence with puppets in high places – and they want Gabriel to stay out of it.Rankling at his superiors’ orders not to get involved and determined to find out the truth for himself, Gabriel begins digging for answers on his own. But as he works to uncover the network’s shadowy agenda, the DNI is also working to keep him in the dark for his own good.Because the leader of this network is his own father.

Miguel hasn't missed El Salvador since arriving in North America with his mother and sister. But with his father still in El Salvador and gangs shaking down the old neighborhood, life isn't easy for Miguel. When his father's situation becomes critical, Miguel becomes desperate to bring him to North America. But he can't even afford to join his baseball team on a road game―how can his family possibly pay his father's way? A solution comes from Miguel's teammate, who proposes a big baseball fundraiser. As the team learns about the hard realities some new immigrant kids face, Miguel and his family learn to trust their neighbors and teammates.

Miguel hasn't missed El Salvador since arriving in North America with his mother and sister. But with his father still in El Salvador and gangs shaking down the old neighborhood, life isn't easy for Miguel. When his father's situation becomes critical, Miguel becomes desperate to bring him to North America. But he can't even afford to join his baseball team on a road game―how can his family possibly pay his father's way? A solution comes from Miguel's teammate, who proposes a big baseball fundraiser. As the team learns about the hard realities some new immigrant kids face, Miguel and his family learn to trust their neighbors and teammates.

A horror story that will make you gasp and cry, your children will love it and read it over and over again. Young Bobbie, a village boy born with a disfigured foot enters the realm of a creature which has tormented a small community for hundreds of years. He shows courage and determination beyond his years in this short tale of horror, self sacrifice and honour.

The inner-city Toronto Blues baseball team is having a lousy year. Shortstop Nash and the Blues can't seem to win. They especially hate losing to their archrivals, the rich kids of the Parkhill Pirates. When all-star player Jock joins the team, it looks like the Blues might be able to turn the season around. The only problem? When the Pirates find out that Jock is gay, they ambush Nash and Jock, and Nash has to decide if he wants to stand by his teammate.Download the free Teacher's Resource Guide!

When disaster strikes their home, Bubs the Bumblebee and her family find a new garden to collect pollen and nectar, but they must avoid dangerous predator spiders and their huge webs in this garden. The Bubs the Bumblebee series (this is the second story) introduces children to nature through the use of amazing color photographs and imaginative stories, focusing on the activities and interactions of bumblebees, other insects and spiders in gardens. "I want to see more dragon spiders"- said one awestruck 6 year old when he saw the photographs of spiders in this book. Recommended for children ages 6-10A great addition to childrens libraries.