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It is 1957, and Amal is an inmate of the "Bethlehem Oasis for Troubled Women, " having feigned insanity for nine years in order to avoid being put to death for the murder of her abusive husband. When a violent attack by a fellow inmate confines her to bed, Amal must not only heal physically, but also come to grips with her traumatic memories. These take her back to the harsh childhood, restricted life, and unhappy marriage that culminated in h...

Haunted by the ghosts of the Holocaust, children of survivors struggle to find their own identity. This debut collection of stories travels the route of several children of Holocaust survivors from childhood to maturity. In a world trapped between two solitudes, immigrants and outsiders come of age in Canada at a time when everyone is looking for identity. Some stories are about seeking to find a voice stifled by Old World fears in a country t...

Willow was raised on scrapbooks that her mother made of life in Prague before World War 2. But the stories end with the Holocaust and Willow knows little of her mother's life after the war or her own beginnings when Jana landed in Montreal and met Willow's father. Jana move to the Us before Willow was born and she knows nothing about the father she never met except the fairytale-like story spun by her mother. Willow is a loner, an artist and a...

Profiles ten phenomenal women with a passion for art. This book is intended for ages 9 to 13 years.

Walking with her mother on the way home from school one day, Lily runs into a gruff and untidy-looking man selling papers on the street. Lily is afraid of the man, but when the weather turns cold, she starts to see the Paper Man differently - she sees his bare toes through the holes in his boots and his thin shirt through the holes in his coat.

Sam learns that some secrets should be shared when he finds himself uncomfortable with how a neighbour is behaving.

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As students at the University of British Columbia, Sylvia and Lydie met a year ago when the younger woman agreed to be Lydie's tutor. Lydie's warmth and irrepressible charm have worked their way past all of Sylvia's boundaries. Struggling with guilt and loss after a terrible event in her childhood, Sylvia finds in Lydie a compassion and joy for life that is irresistible. Lydie captivates everyone with her stories, believing in the power and he...

In the summer of 1900 a meteorite lands on the day of Peg Staynor's baptismal, barely missing the small church in rural Ontario. This, along with Peg's almost colourless eyes, is enough to resurrect a local superstition that will haunt Peg and her family for years.

A book whose stories will inspire young people to see the impact that journalists, and these women in particular, have had on society. Profiles ten female journalists from around the world.

Sandy is visiting her grandfather, who lives near the beach. She and her dog Pepper are taking a walk on the beach when they come across a pile of garbage left by people who were having a bonfire. Sandy is upset. Along comes an old woman whom Sandy knows as the garbage lady, Sandy is a bit afraid of her but she soon realises that she is friendly.

Franny embraces life. She loves to move fast, play with her friends and explore her neighborhood looking for adventure. Like other children her age, she is happy, curious and vibrant. She also happens to use a wheelchair.

A small fish's journey of discovery takes us through the stages of human evolution.

Shaira loves the wonderful Indian foods that her grandmother prepares for her lunches, but she is worried that her school friends will find them strange. With rich full-color illustrations, Treasure for Lunch is a lovely tale of acceptance of difference, and is ideal for children 8 and under.

A delightful picture book about a timid bat frightened of nearly everything. Belfry becomes the navigator for Mildred the witch in a race against the fastest rollercoaster in the world. During the race Belfry nearly faints and is ready to give up -but doesn't. Striking full-color illustrations make this story about overcoming fears ideal for readers under eight.

Sara always wonders "What if this? What if that?" At first neither parent can see beyond Sara's dreamy facade. Caught up in their own struggles in Depression-era Winnipeg, Sara's parents can't always stop to answer her. Sara spins her questions into an imaginary tale-what if I were Sara the Brave saving the village? Sara's courage and resourcefulness come to the rescue in real life as well as in her tales when she helps both her mother and fat...

Many sportswriters and broadcasters in this country agree that Bobbie Rosenfeld may be Canada's all-around greatest athlete of the twentieth century. Her love for all sports showed itself early. As a young girl she excelled in track and field, ice hockey, tennis, basketball and softball. At the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam, she won both gold and silver medals. But Bobbie's popularity was due to more than her athletic brilliance or, ...

In this fast-paced chapter book, Poppy begins to read a story about a black cat and a witch. Then everywhere she goes she bumps into a strange-looking witch. After some deliciously scary fun, she realizes that underneath the menacing exterior, this witch is really a person who deserves her friendship.

Sasha is the last of all of his friends to still have his baby teeth. So when one tooth becomes wiggly, he is excited, curious and also a little bit worried. After politely dismissing all efforts to help the tooth fall out, Sasha is astounded when he swallows the tooth accidentally. With humour and sensitivity, this beautifully illustrated picture book deals with a universal rite of passage experienced by all children.

Laura Secord was a true heroine of the 1812 war between the Americans and the British forces in what is now Canada. This inspiring work of historical fiction is beautifully illustrated in full color.