Autumn Stories / Brighten the Day
It’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with Marty Layne – Canadian author and musician – with a special offer on her book, Autumn Stories, and CD, Brighten the Day. “I saw a red cherry leaf on the grass this morning as I hung the wash up outside. It reminded me of the […]
Willa’s New World {Living Book Review}
Title: Willa’s New World Author: Barbara Demers Publisher: Coteau Book Age Range: Young Adult (11+) Time Period: 1795 Location: York Factory, Hudson Bay “Willa is a fifteen year-old orphan shipped by an uncaring uncle to York Factory, on Hudson Bay, in 1795. Can she survive the hardships of the fort and its many rough characters? And can she adapt […]
Terror at Turtle Mountain {Living Book Review}
Title: Terror at Turtle Mountain Author: Penny Draper Publisher: Coteau Boo Age Range: Young Adult (9+) Time Period: 1903 Location: Frank, Alberta “It’s just after 4:00 AM, April 29, 1903, in the coal-mining town of Frank. Nathalie Vaughan lies awake – listening for the train whistle. Her cousin, Helena will be on that train. Moments later, disaster strikes, bringing […]
Fire Ship {Living Book Review}
Title: Fire Ship Author: Marianne Brandis Publisher:Porcupine’s Quill Age Range: Children (9+) Time Period: 1813 Location: York, Upper Canada “Fire Ship, the story of the warship, Sir Issac Brock, and a young boy’s dedication and love of that ship, brings to life the Upper Canada of the early 1800s. Young Dan plays an important role during […]
Canadian History Through Living Books
Let me tell you a secret…. I hate Canadian history. Actually, any history that happened anytime from say…. 1500 (other than my extreme interest in First Nations culture!) … bores me to death. Back when I was in school, I would gladly have walked across a burning pile of embers if it would keep me […]
Hey Canada! Book Review
If you are looking for a great way to introduce your kids to the diversity of Canada, I highly recommend this new book by author, Vivien Bowers – Hey Canada! I was sent a copy by the publisher to review. Written in the style of a blog/journal by 9 year old Alice, as her, Gran, her 8 year […]
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