When three teenage friends oppose the annexation of their favourite beach by a prominent businessman, their efforts to keep it public are rebuffed or ignored. Their actions quickly move beyond conventional protest, despite the warnings of an adult friend—the gentle, enigmatic Dexter Lully. As the friends, frustrated and desperate, are driven towards the dark, morally ambiguous world of direct action, one embraces it, one is thrust into it, and one teeters on the brink, appalled at the widening rift he sees separating his friends from him, and from society, forever.

Readable fiction for young sports players and fans.A humourous account of the soccer-playing adventures of a gang of kids from Brunswick Vallley School.They get together every Saturday to play a friendly game against friends from a neighbouring town. But when some well-meaning adults start to coach the teams, the games become more structured, more serious and less fun. It's up to the kids to find a way to reclaim the spirit of the sport.Other books in this mini-series are Miss Little's Losers and Walker's Runners.ROBERT RAYNER is a former journalist and elementary school principal in St. George, New Brunswick. His first book, Walker's Runners, was nominated for the Ann Connor Brimer Award. Both Walker's Runners and his second book Miss Little's Losers are Canadian Children's Book Centre ""Our Choice"" Selections.Will interest readers aged 10 to 13. Highly readable.Canadian author, sports fiction, middle grade fiction, soccer.

Will interest readers aged 10 to 13. Highly readable.Based on a true story, Suspended is a soccer novel about determination and true sportsmanship.Shay and his pal Toby are among the players on the school soccer team who fall foul of the ""fair play contract"" introduced by the new school administration. After being banned from playing on behalf of the school for the rest of the season, the dismissed players form their own unofficial team -- and become one of the top teams in the league. But will they be allowed to play in the championship game? ROBERT RAYNER is a former journalist and elementary school principal in St. George, New Brunswick. Many of his books have been nominated for awards and selected as the Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selections.Will interest ages 10 to 13. Highly readableCanadian author, sports fiction, juvenile fiction, soccer (boys).

Readable fiction for young sports players and fans.The Brunswick Valley School soccer team hasn’t won a game all season and is such a disaster that their coach resigns in disgust. When, by mistake, they qualify for the season playoffs, the only person they can find to act as coach is their former kindergarten teacher, Miss Little, who applies the ""rules of kindergarten"" to the game. To everyone's surprise, they start to win. In this hilarious follow-up novel to to Walker's Runners, another book about the Brunswick Valley School team, a struggling team learns the true meaning of success.ROBERT RAYNER is a former journalist and elementary school principal in St. George, New Brunswick.Winner - Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection - 2004Will interest readers aged 10 to 13. Highly readable.Canadian author, juvenile fiction, humourous, soccer.

Short, readable, realistic fiction for teens. Fifteen-year-old Birmingham feels an instant connection with his new substitute music teacher, and she seems to have feelings for him too. They begin meeting outside of school hours until, one day, Birmingham's girlfriend catches him in a lie. Birmingham is forced to defend himself in a formal inquiry, while he wonders whether he's the one who has done something wrong.ROBERT RAYNER lives in St. George, NB, where he teaches music, plays in a band, and writes. He has written many books for children and young adults, including the SideStreets novel Scab, which was named a Best Books for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.""[A] topical and provocative read that will capture the attention of its intended audience."" - Lisa Doucet Atlantic Books TodayWill interest ages 12 to 18. Highly readableCanadian author, teen fiction.

Humourous fiction for middle grade readers.Here's a super funny story of eleven-year-old Libby Meek who has plans for superstardom!The only thing standing in Libby's way, as she sees it, is her school's low provincial test results. With all extra-curricular activities put on hold so the students can retake the test, Libby and her friends set out to prove the value of staging a concert by applying real-life situations to classroom learning.ROBERT RAYNER is a former journalist and elementary school principal in St. George, New Brunswick. Many of his books have been nominated for awards and selected as the Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selections.Short-listed - Hackmatack Childrens Choice Book Award ""Light, easy to read, and filled with humour."" - Resource Links magazineWill interest readers from 8 To 12Canadian author, juvenile fiction, humorous.

Readable fiction for young sports players and fans.The Brunswick Valley soccer team is taking it on the road. In order to secure the top spot in the league, the gang is playing a series of away-games at schools around the province. With their teenage coach, Ice, at the wheel of the van, victory, hilarity, and complications pile on in this fun read.ROBERT RAYNER is a former journalist and elementary school principal in St. George, New Brunswick. His first book, Walker's Runners, was nominated for the Ann Connor Brimer Award. Walker's Runners and his next book Miss Little's Losers are Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books Selections.Will interest readers aged 10 to 13. Highly readable.Canadian author, sports fiction, soccer.