Young Adult books set in Canada (14)
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1.
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline EN
Country: North America / 
Canada
Canada
Description:
In this futuristic dystopian novel for teens, the Indigenous people of North America are on the run in a fight for survival.
2.
Kilmeny of the Orchard by Lucy Maud Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
When twenty-four-year-old Eric Marshall arrives on Prince Edward Island to become a substitute schoolmaster, he has a bright future in his wealthy family's business. Eric has taken the two-month teaching post only as a favor to a friend -- but fate throws in his path a beautiful, mysterious girl named Kilmeny Gordon. With jet black hair and sea blue eyes, Kilmeny immediately captures Eric's heart. But Kilmeny cannot speak, and Eric is concerned for and bewitched by this shy, sensitive mute girl. For the first time in his life Eric must work hard for something he wants badly. And there is nothi... continue
3.
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book A 2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. One of the local teens - just a couple of years older than Rose and Windy - is caught up in something bad... Something life threatening. It's a summer of secret... continue
4.
Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
This remarkable and heart-warming prequel to the classic "Anne of Green Gables" has been specially authorized by L.M. Montgomery's heirs to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of the original novel.
5.
Anne of Ingleside by L. M. Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
There's never a dull moment for busy, bustling Anne, who's now the mother of five children and has a sixth one on the way. With her visiting aunt, the insufferable Mary Maria, also in the mix--and soon wearing out her welcome--Anne's life is a constant whirl. But despite the endless demands on her time, Anne can't think of any place she'd rather be than her beloved Ingleside. At least not until the day she begins to imagine that her cherished Gilbert doesn't love her anymore. Could it possibly be true? She's a little older, maybe, but in her heart she knows she's still the same fiery redhead w... continue
6.
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
A chronicle of Anne's early married life, as she and her childhood sweetheart Gilbert Blythe begin to build their life together.
7.
Anne of Windy Poplars by L. M. Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They're known as the royal family of Summerside - and they quickly let Anne know she is not the person they had wanted as principal of Summerside High School. But as she settles into the cozy tower room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds she has great allies in the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty - and in their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. As Anne learns Summerside's strangest secrets, winning the support of the prickly Pringle... continue
8.
Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises...including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson. But tears turn to laughter when Anne and her friends move into an old cottage and an ornery black cat steal... continue
9.
Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
Anne of Green Gables #2.
10.
Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
Tasha Spillett's graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape - they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of h... continue
11.
From the Roots Up by Tasha Spillett EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
The friendship between two Indigenous young women is tested as they navigate identity, gendered traditions, and young love in this contemporary graphic novel for young adults.
12.
A Girl Called Echo by Katherena Vermette EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
Echo travels back in time to 1884, where Louis Riel leads a new Me?U+0081tis resistance to stop encroaching forces from the east.
13.
Pemmican Wars by Katherena Vermette EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
A time-traveling adventure starring a young Métis girl.
14.
Red River Resistance by Katherena Vermette EN
Country: North America / Canada
Canada
Description:
The third graphic novel in the A Girl Called Echo series, Northwest Resistance follows Echo Desjardins and her travels through time. Going back to 1884, Echo finds herself in the thick of a new Métis resistance led by leader Louis Riel, who has returned from exile to resist encroaching forces from the East and to ensure his people’s rights are honoured. For Echo, the experience is empowering, focusing her own identity and giving her the strength to confront the challenges in her life.