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BOOK REVIEWS

Man Overboard!

By Curtis Parkinson

Novels rooted in historical events provide a powerful and unique opportunity for younger readers to learn while enjoying a compelling narrative (somewhat akin to the “hiding the vegetables” approach for picky eaters). It’s doubly unfortunate, ... Read More »

May 23, 2012

The Horse Road

By Troon Harrison

The Horse Road is the first novel in a trilogy by B.C. author Troon Harrison featuring female protagonists and horses, set against different historical backdrops. In this instalment, Kallisto is a young girl growing up ... Read More »

May 23, 2012

Cherry Blossom Winter

By Jennifer Maruno

Baseball, babies, and best friends are just a few of the things 10-year-old Michiko discovers in this touching sequel to Jennifer Maruno’s 2009 debut, When the Cherry Blossoms Fell. Picking up where the previous novel ... Read More »

May 23, 2012

The Prisoner of Snowflake Falls

By John Lekich

In his third YA novel, Vancouver author John Lekich tells the story of a most darling delinquent. Fifteen-year-old Henry Holloway burglarizes houses with loving care, often tidying up the domiciles he invades and only stealing ... Read More »

May 23, 2012

★ One in Every Crowd

By Ivan E. Coyote

Despite being a fortysomething, confident, self-identified butch lesbian with a crew cut, tattoos, and killer biceps, Ivan E. Coyote’s heart still races when she enters high schools, where she gives talks far more often than ... Read More »

May 23, 2012