Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper - Un secret is volume 2 in the Heartstopper series. The story continues after Charlie and Nick have their first kiss. Nick has an identity crisis. Charlie has a birthday party where Tao tries to get Charlie to give up on Nick. Meanwhile, Charlie continues to be bullied by other boys at…
YOUth Review: Heartstopper – Deux garçons, une rencontre by Alice Oseman
The graphic novel Heartstopper - Deux garçons, une rencontre by Alice Oseman is set at the all-boys school called Truham Grammar High School. Charlie Spring is a boy who becomes friends with Nick Nelson, a boy that has the same class as him and plays rugby. Soon after, Charlie falls for Nick but is afraid…
YOUth Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a fantasy novel by V. E. Schwab. It displays romance, magic, gods, and a hint of history, as the story follows a girl through time. The novel begins in the 1700’s in small town in France. Addie is a young girl who longs to be able to follow…
The Origins of Daylight Savings Time | TBPL Research Blog
Daylight savings time changes have been an annual tradition in the Lakehead region for decades. In fact, Port Arthur and Fort William were the first to implement this change back in 1908. This change began to promote summertime leisure activities and allowed residents to access more sun in the evening to better enjoy the summer…
YOUth Review: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan’s The Sea of Monsters is a thrilling sequel to The Lightning Thief, packed with action, surprises, and mythology. This time, Percy goes on a dangerous quest to save his home, facing new enemies and uncovering shocking secrets. While the first book focused on discovering who he is, this one dives deeper into friendship…
YOUth Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief is a fun and fast-paced adventure that mixes Greek mythology with modern life. The story follows a boy who discovers a hidden world full of danger, mystery, and exciting challenges. Along the way, he meets interesting characters, faces tough obstacles, and learns important lessons about himself. Percy’s sarcasm and humor…
YOUth Review: Scythe by Neal Shusterman
The book Scythe by Neal Shusterman is an engaging, fascinating, and thrilling sci-fi novel. This book demonstrates themes of the value of life, immorality, death, love, and loss. It is a dystopian story set in a utopian world. It is set in the future where humanity has conquered death, illness, and poverty. Due to the…
Curling at the Lakehead | TBPL Research Blog
The sport of curling has a long history within Thunder Bay. Reports of Fort William and Port Arthur residents enjoying the game of curling date back as early as 1887, when a rink was created in Prince Arthur’s Landing at Egan Street. Outdoor rinks were created so curling lovers of all ages could enjoy the…
YOUth Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is a prime example of what a first book in a series should be. It introduces us to the incredibly charming world of Percy Jackson, filled with so many lovable characters and environments. The book follows Percy, a twelve-year-old boy who for his entire life has felt like an…
The Flying Saucer Frenzy of 1950 | TBPL Research Blog
Unidentified flying objects in our Thunder Bay skies have been a phenomena scattered throughout our city’s history. To promote January’s National Science Fiction Day, let us tell you the story of the Flying Saucer Frenzy of 1950. This tale begins March 14, 1950 in Geraldton, with a casual observer of the night sky noticing a…
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