When the Giant Stirred: Legend of a Volcanic Island

When the Giant Stirred by Celia Godkin makes a sincere attempt to both inform and engage young readers. Godkin, a University of Toronto professor and teacher of scientific illustration, has produced other picture books that ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

No, No, Jack!

By Ron Hirsch, Pierre Pratt, illus.

A dog named Jack loves to hide everyday objects in the closet. Then he waits outside the closet until the family members discover the missing object. Author Ron Hirsch combines short, punchy sentences, like “This ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

Camping

By Nancy Hundal, Brian Deines, illus.

The family members in this latest collaboration between Nancy Hundal and Brian Deines hold different ideas about the perfect summer vacation, but all are hoping for some kind of urban adventure. So when the parents ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

The Kite

By Luis Garay

Francisco is a poor Nicaraguan boy whose mother is expecting a baby. Since the recent death of his father, Francisco must help support his family by selling newspapers (which he cannot read) in the market ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction, Picture Books

Haida Quest

By Mary Razzell

At age 16, Lucy Tyla is abandoned by her irresponsible mother, who chooses a new boyfriend over her daughter. Left on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast with the grandmother she has never met but immediately loves, Lucy ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Edge

By Diane Tullson

Marlie and Keely used to be friends, in the first part of Grade 8. But then Keely started hanging out with Loren (popular but mean) and dropped Marlie. Then Keely confided in Marlie that she ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

Birdie for Now

By Jean Little, Renné Benoit, illus.

Dickon Fielding, an only child just out of Grade 2, has a whole lot going on in his world. He takes pills for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder). His dad has left the family. His ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Fiction

The Blue Roan Child

By Jamieson Findlay

Jamieson Findlay creates a fascinating and credible world in his first novel, The Blue Roan Child. Imbued with an ancient Celtic atmosphere, this fantasy is dominated by horses. Findlay’s lyrical prose is redolent with scents, ... Read More »

January 19, 2004

In the Key of Do

By Carol Fréchette,Susan Ouriou, trans.

Dolorès Desnoyers sweeps into 14-year-old Véronique’s life like a whirlwind, a “country-and-western princess who dressed like a flea-market queen.” Once Véronique is able to get past the outrageous attire of Do (rhymes with go), she ... Read More »

January 19, 2004

Sticks and Stones

By Beth Goobie

Rumours start that 15-year-old Jujube Gelb is a slut after she goes to a school dance with a popular boy who’s got a fast reputation. No matter how much she proclaims her innocence, Jujube is ... Read More »

January 19, 2004 | Filed under: Book news

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