Hand in Hand

Martha is Hellen Keller’s constant companion- the one who communicates with her the best. But it’s not easy keeping Helen out of trouble. Her parents let her do as she pleases, and Martha finds herself sometimes bullied, sometimes a partner in mischief, sometimes a rescuer…. And always a servant. Can two such girls ever really be friends? What will happen when the new teacher, Anne comes? Paperback, 124 pages.

Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on page 4.

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Canada’s Arctic Animals

Chelsea Donaldson. Learn about nine different kinds of animals that live in the Canadian Arctic. Paper; Scholastic Canada.

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Canadian Disasters

The Halifax explosion and other Canadian disasters tell tales of horrifying wreckage and incredible human courage. Read about more recent disasters like the killer tornadoes of 1985 in Ontario, the Quebec ice storm, and SARS, and historical ones like the … Read More

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Canadian Money

Elizabeth MacLeod. This is an interesting children’s book about money. It tells about the history of money and different things that have been used for money. Various facts about money are presented – how it is made, where it is … Read More

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Days of Toil and Tears

Sarah Ellis. An orphan, Flora writes an entry in her diary every day. She tells of hard work at the mill, and all the joys and sorrows in her young life. One day, Uncle is injured. Auntie and Flora can’t … Read More

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Flame and Ashes

Janet McNaughton. Triffie is a rich tomboy who is somewhat spoiled. In 1892, a huge fire burns a large part of her city, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Papa’s shop and their beautiful house are all burned down. Together with the rest of … Read More

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Footsteps in the Snow

Carol Matas. A diary of a young girl and her family aboard the Prince of Wales ship. After reaching the New World in 1815, they join the settlement in the Red River area. Hardships and difficulties are a way of … Read More

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Sun and Storms: Canadian Summer Weather

With easy-to-understand explanations and thrilling true stories of major weather events, Sun and Storms provides an entertaining and informative introduction to Canadian summer weather. Paper; Scholastic Canada.

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