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BOOK REVIEWS

Money Boy

By Paul Yee

Saskatchewan-born author Paul Yee is known for his award-winning tales of Chinese-Canadians. In his latest effort, 18-year-old Ray Liu has a lot on his plate: an uphill battle to improve his English; a hot-tempered and ... Read More »

September 14, 2011

First Day on Earth

By Cecil Castellucci

Cecil Castellucci delivers a sparse study in loneliness and angst in her latest novel for teens. Her protagonist, 16-year-old Mal, is a morose and withdrawn boy who believes he was abducted by aliens for three ... Read More »

September 14, 2011

Luz Sees the Light

By Claudia Dávila

Whether it’s playing video games, zapping a brownie in the microwave, or getting a drive to the mall, most of 12-year-old Luz’s favourite activities rely on electricity or fossil fuels. But everywhere around her are ... Read More »

September 14, 2011

My Beating Teenage Heart

By C.K. Kelly Martin

In her latest teen novel, C.K. Kelly Martin once again showcases her talent for putting the emphasis on character-driven narrative. Alternating between the voices of Ashlyn Baptiste and Breckon Cody, Martin lets the characters tell ... Read More »

September 14, 2011

All Good Children

By Catherine Austen

In Quebec-based author Catherine Austen’s imaginative and affecting dystopian novel, the company town of New Middletown is a safe, secure enclave in a world beset by terrorism and environmental disaster. The community was built by ... Read More »

September 14, 2011