The Ascent of Eli Israel

Jon Papernick’s first collection of stories, The Ascent of Eli Israel, is a subtle, chilling, and wistful “celebration” of the war-torn devastation and spiritual stoicism that afflicts modern-day Israel. These stories are raw, yet uncannily ... Read More »

January 9, 2004 | Filed under: Fiction: Short

Hidden Worlds: Amazing Tunnel Stories

By Debora Pearson, Tina Holdcroft, illus.

This book of lore about 11 tunnels from around the world – both historical and current – crackles with energy. The excitement begins in the unique table of contents, where colourful characters in active poses ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

The Big Book of Canada: Exploring the Provinces and Territories

By Christopher Moore, Bill Slavin, illus.

The last decade has seen an unprecedented number of good books for kids about Canada, and one of the latest, Christopher Moore’s The Big Book of Canada, adds substantially to this field. At a hefty ... Read More »

January 8, 2004

How Hockey Works

By Keltie Thomas, Greg Hall, illus.

Hockey books are to publishing what sitcoms are to television – though few are worth a second look, every year there are more and more. Keltie Thomas’s How Hockey Works distinguishes itself through an original ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Max the Magnificent

By Trina Wiebe, Helen Flook, illus.

When Max Wigglesworth announces he wants to be “stinking rich,” his father naturally asks why. That key question about Max’s motivation, however, is never satisfactorily answered in the first book of B.C. author Trina Wiebe’s ... Read More »

January 8, 2004

What’s the Matter with Albert: A Story of Albert Einstein

By Frieda Wishinsky, Jacques Lamontagne, illus.

Billy’s daunting assignment as a reporter for The Princeton Elementary News is to interview the famous Albert Einstein, the “smartest man in the world.” This appealing, imaginatively conceived book is based on what he learns ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

The Lottery

By Beth Goobie

I recently heard cultural historian Marc Aronson discussing his research into the Salem witch trials of 1692. He made the point that among many conflicting theories as to the mindsets of the parties involved, the ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

A Company of Fools

By Deborah Ellis

It is the mid-14th century (1347-1351), and Columbus and the New World haven’t even been dreamt of. In an abbey near Paris, a company of choirboys squabble, study, and complain about each other’s smelly feet. ... Read More »

January 8, 2004

The Gaggle Sisters River Tour

By Chris Jackson

Chris Jackson proved his mastery at painting whimsical pigs in his Edmund books (the China Plate Farm series) and his illustrations for Three Tales of Three (written by Marilyn Helmer). The musical geese in Jackson’s ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

★ Salmon Creek

By Annette LeBox, Karen Reczuch, illus.

A coho salmon named Sumi travels from her birth creek to the ocean and eventually back. The bones of the story are simple enough, but Salmon Creek is a rare information book: one that engages ... Read More »

January 8, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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The Ascent of Eli Israel

Hidden Worlds: Amazing Tunnel Stories

The Big Book of Canada: Exploring the Provinces and Territories

How Hockey Works

Max the Magnificent

What’s the Matter with Albert: A Story of Albert Einstein

The Lottery

A Company of Fools

The Gaggle Sisters River Tour

★ Salmon Creek

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