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November 5th Is I Read Canadian Day. Don’t Ghost These Books!
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Legends, Folklore and Other Tales : Stories of A Haunted Stittsville. Volumes 1-32022"A haunted farm, wailing women foretelling death, the sound of ghostly music, strange noises recorded in the woods and much, much more. Those are only some of the tales contained in this collection…Catalogue Item
Ghost Stories of Ottawa and the National Capital Region2016Catalogue Item
Graphic Novel, Volume 2, Four More Terrifying Tales2025"The bestselling Haunted Canada books are now a best-selling graphic novel series! Four more spine-tingling stories from award-winning author Joel A. Sutherland have been adapted into chilling…Catalogue Item
The Fourth Terrifying Collection2025"This epic collection gathers more than sixty-five spine-tingling tales from across Canada that are sure to please fans of all things haunted. Black-and-white illustrations and photographs throughout…
Stories Cemeteries Tell
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My Cemetery Journeys2025"Cemeteries have great stories and sometimes I steal some for my books. Mariana Enriquez has been fascinated by the haunting beauty of cemeteries since she was a teenager. She visits them frequently…Catalogue Item
Unearthing the Hidden History of America's Cemeteries2022"A lively tour through the history of US cemeteries that explores how, where, and why we bury our dead. The summer before his senior year in college, Greg Melville worked at the cemetery in his…Catalogue Item
War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Rescue Allied Airmen in World War II2024"The Caretakers tells the powerful and profound story of the British cemetery gardeners who remained at their posts in France during the Nazi invasion of World War II, secretly aiding the French…Catalogue Item
The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Père-Lachaise2025"For Benoît Gallot, Père Lachaise is best explored without a guide: You’re guaranteed to lose your way. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped out of time, out of Paris, and into another place…Catalogue Item
2023"Examines the design of the grave and how the ways in which we care for the dead are changing as old systems of burial are seen as expensive and unsustainable while new trends are emerging for people…Catalogue Item
Stories Cemeteries Tell2021"The Speaking Stone: Stories Cemeteries Tell is a literary love letter to the joys of wandering graveyards and the discoveries such wanderings can yield. Here, Michael Griffith roams Spring Grove…
All for One and One for Fall!
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2025Ayasha's school is having a costume party and she is so excited! But when Ayasha arrives at school and sees other students wearing fake regalia, she is confused and upset. She doesn't understand why…Catalogue Item
2024Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can't wait for the party to start - as soon as he gets home from trick or treating! But nothing goes quite to plan…Catalogue Item
1999A well-to-do little mouse, exploring on her own, experiences both pleasant and frightening adventures before she is safely home again.Catalogue Item
2021Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in Autumn.Catalogue Item
2025"Fox and Mole live alone on a headland, in two houses, side by side. Mole is carefree and self-centred. Fox is responsible and self-sacrificing. As autumn draws in, the friends read a spooky story…Catalogue Item
2025One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together, there is no tap, tap, tapping on Bear's front door. Where is Mouse, small and gray and…
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