★ The Stoneboat

Mr. Richard is a giant of a man. He towers above the world like a big black-bearded statue with an old stained fedora perched on his head. He owns the best land in the township, ... Read More »

February 5, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Geometry of the Odd

By Stan Rogal

Stan Rogal’s fourth book of poems opens with an “introduction” by Andrew Marvell, who, as he explains, has been “summoned” to comment on Rogal’s manuscript. The 17th-century ghost offers a textbook definition of metaphysical verse ... Read More »

February 5, 2004 | Filed under: Children and YA Non-fiction, Poetry

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

Flight of the Whirligigs

By Grant Innes

Grant Innes’s illustrations for his first book, Flight of the Whirligigs, are bright, primitive, and childlike – he is like a folk-art Lucy Cousins. In the accompanying story, Grant, a painter, takes his dog to ... Read More »

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

From Poppa

By Anne Carter, Kasia Charko, illus.

Marie finds it difficult to accept the fact that her grandfather, Poppa, is too old to winter in his cabin as he always has, and must now go south for his health. To comfort her, ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

Claire’s Gift

By Maxine Trottier, Rajka Kupesic, illus.

In this gentle picture book, an account of the traditional Nova Scotian craft of rug hooking is woven – or should I say hooked – into the slight but touching story of a little girl ... Read More »

February 3, 2004 | Filed under: Picture Books

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★ The Stoneboat

Geometry of the Odd

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

Flight of the Whirligigs

From Poppa

Claire’s Gift

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