Trent Alumni Reads

When 100-year-old Evelyn Massey dies in bed the case seems odd until poison is found in her system and human remains surface in her basement after 60 years. Sergeant Alice Morrow uncovers secrets as answers lead to more questions.

For readers ages 5-14, this engaging 12-book series uses seasonal adventures, yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities to help children build focus, confidence, emotional awareness, and well-being.

When a local woman vanishes exactly as foretold by a mysterious stranger, a former homicide detective and a determined police officer race to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Drawing on their experience as Peterborough’s second poet laureate, Ziysah explores grief, homelessness, genocide, intergenerational trauma, and accountability, calling readers toward collective understanding and care.

In 1918, the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle was torpedoed and its survivors attacked in a war crime that shocked the world. This gripping history explores the pursuit of justice and why the atrocity faded from memory.

A sharp, darkly funny short story collection that examines privilege, guilt, and racism through everyday encounters. With empathy and insight, it challenges readers to confront bias and the systems that sustain inequality.

This adventure for readers aged 9-12 follows Bernice as she sets out across Georgian Bay in search of hidden gold. Inspired by her Métis family history, she embarks on a journey that could change her family's future forever.

With warmth and humour, William R. Marshall reflects on the homes that shaped his life across Canada. Exploring memory, belonging, family, and community, this memoir reveals how place leaves a lasting imprint on who we become.

Based on the true childhood story of hockey legend Gordie Howe, this illustrated picture book for children ages 3-5 tells how a pair of oversized skates sparked a lifelong love of hockey. A heartwarming tale of perseverance.

For children ages 4-8, this story follows a young girl who takes control of her self-image as she showcases the uniqueness and beauty of African hair. Encouraging self-love, it empowers children to embrace their natural beauty.

Animal telepath Karen Wickerson shares insights from years of communicating with animals. This heartfelt book explores their needs, relationships, loss, and the afterlife, offering a new perspective on human-animal bonds.

Yasmin Bellarosa’s fresh start in Boston is upended by a failed proposal and the return of her first love, Austin. When an old love lock won’t break, she must confront heartbreak, fate, and a connection that refuses to let go.

When newly adopted Nick the Northern Special gets lost in the northern wilderness, he sets out to find his humans and a forever home. Along the way, he meets lovable friends in this heartwarming tale of belonging and adventure.

For children ages 3-5, this illustrated book introduces Plains Cree through a nature walk filled with birds, counting, and springtime discoveries. English rhyming clues and pronunciation guides make language learning fun.

This collection explores ethical collaboration between Indigenous and Eurocentric environmental sciences. Drawing on community-based research, it addresses climate, conservation, and sustainability challenges.

A playful, empowering story for children ages 6-10 that helps readers turn complaints into gratitude while building emotional awareness, mindfulness, resilience, and positive communication skills.