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★ Stray Love

By Kyo Maclear

The title of Toronto writer Kyo Maclear’s second novel provides many clues as to what’s between the covers: over the course of the story, love strays, lovers stray, and strays are loved. These are just ... Read More »

February 27, 2012 | Filed under: Fiction: Novels

Lower the Trap

By Jessica Scott Kerrin

Halifax author Jessica Scott Kerrin, best known for her boy-targeted Martin Bridge books, draws on local fishing traditions and lore for her new Lobster Chronicles trilogy.  The first book introduces readers to ­middle-grader Graeme Swinimer, ... Read More »

February 15, 2012

Above

By Leah Bobet

Toronto writer Leah Bobet, best known for her sci-fi and fantasy short stories, makes the move to longer fiction with her first novel for young readers. Matthew has always lived in Safe, a hidden underground ... Read More »

February 15, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Circle of Cranes

By Annette LeBox

Circle of Cranes tells the story of 13-year-old orphan Suyin, who is sent from her impoverished Chinese village to New York City in the care of a smooth-talking human smuggler. There, she is forced to ... Read More »

February 15, 2012

Unraveling Isobel

By Eileen Cook

Unraveling Isobel is an exuberant mix of gothic mystery and modern YA chick-lit. The story opens with 17-year-old Isobel arriving at her new home, a dilapidated estate called Morrigan, located on a small island. Morrigan ... Read More »

February 15, 2012