The Silicon Boys

Depending on who you ask, the economy is either “booming,” “dangerously overheated,” or “a bubble about to burst.” There’s probably a bit of truth in all three descriptions, but the fact is this: we’re living ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Science, Technology & Environment

Psychic Unrest

By Lillian Allen

Reading Lillian Allen, one is reminded that there are people in the world for whom poetry is raison d’être: “Writing poetry is the work of the soul.” The poems of this multi-disciplinary Caribbean-born, Toronto-based artist ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Poetry

Simple Things: The Story of a Friendship

By Karen Lavut

Karen Lavut’s memoir of her friendship with the painter Christiane Pflug tells a tragic but all-too-familiar story. Pflug’s life in many ways resembled that of poet Gwendolyn MacEwen – she was an attractive and extremely ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Memoir & Biography

The Other Author Arthur

By Sheree Fitch, Jill Quinn, illus.

Award-winning picture-book poet Sheree Fitch returns to chapter-book fiction with The Other Author Arthur, sequel to The Hullabaloo Bugaboo Day. This second story about the staff and students at Upper Millidocket Elementary School revolves around ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Industry news

Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit

By Don Trembath

Fifteen-year-old Lefty Carmichael has a lot to deal with even before his epilepsy is diagnosed. Reuben, his best friend, is on the verge of becoming alcoholic; his girlfriend, Penny, can’t commit to a relationship; and ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Password: Murder

By Norah McClintock

The day Harley got his learner’s permit, he convinced his dad to let him drive. It’s a day Harley will never forget. A big rig jackknifed on the highway, there was a crash, and his ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction

By John Wilson

Bethune is the first to be profiled in the newly launched Quest Library, a series of biographies of famous Canadians including Pauline Johnson and Tommy Douglas. Bethune emerges a far more interesting and complex man ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

All the World’s a Stage: William Shakespeare: A Pop-up Biography

By Michael Bender

There are two questions to ask about this biography: does it contain the kind of information a young person needs to know about the life of William Shakespeare? And does the book’s pop-up format enhance ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction

Mr. McGratt and the Ornery Cat

By Marilyn Helmer, Martine Gourbault, illus.

He’s not my cat!” says the grumpy Mr. McGratt about the uninvited stray in this picture book by Marilyn Helmer (author of Fog Cat and The Boy, the Dollar and the Wonderful Hat).McGratt’s an old ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Picture Books

Albertosaurus: Death of a Predator

By Monique Keiran

As a kid, I can’t remember reading non-fiction for pleasure, though I turned to it reluctantly when I had a school project. I’m assuming my aversion was typical, and that it goes some way to ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

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The Other Author Arthur

Lefty Carmichael Has a Fit

Password: Murder

Norman Bethune: A Life of Passionate Conviction

All the World’s a Stage: William Shakespeare: A Pop-up Biography

Mr. McGratt and the Ornery Cat

Albertosaurus: Death of a Predator

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