It is 1650 in New France. The tragic fire that destroyed their home has left twelve-year-old Justine and her younger brother, Denis, orphaned and at the mercy of their neighbour, the brutal Monsieur Gaudin.
He wants Justine for his wife a...
Elin has a dream - she wants to be the most wonderful figure skater in the world. Her family is unable to afford skates or lessons and Elin must find a way to earn the money she needs. But when something terrible happens, Elin sacrifices her savi...
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice 2005
Lyn Cook's newest book takes place during the second seige of the Fortress of Louisbourg, 1757. Like others of her books, the story began as a tribute to a beloved place, which Lyn Cook wa...