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Anne of Green Gables  •  Lucy Maud Montgomery   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  The immensely popular children's novel set on Prince Edward Island. Anne, an 11-year-old orphan, moves to the small town of Avonlea when she is adopted by an elderly brother and sister. (CND39, $4.95)
 
 
Canada, A True Book  •  Elaine Landau   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  An overview of Canada -- landscapes, citizens and history -- for children 6 to 8. With its large color photographs, large-scale maps and focus on kid-friendly topics, this book is an engaging primer. (CND148, $6.95)
 
 
Canada, the People  •  Bobbie Kalman   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A profusely illustrated cultural portrait of multi-ethnic Canada, with chapters on heritage, family life, dwellings and traditions. Geared for children ages 9-12. (CND108, $7.95)
 
 
The Hockey Sweater  •  Roch Carrier  •  Sheldon Cohen   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A beloved children's book, first published in Canada in both English and French in 1979. It's 1946 in Quebec, and all the boys are sporting Montreal Canadiens sweaters; so imagine young Roch's dismay when his new, mail-order sweater turns out to bear the logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs! With winning illustrations and an indisputably Canadian theme, this is a fine travel companion for children 6 to 9. With terrific illustrations adapted by animator Sheldon Cohen from his short film. (CND135, $8.99)
 
 
Ode to Newfoundland  •  Geoff Butler   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Butler has taken a well-loved anthem, composed by Sir Cavendish Boyle, governor of Newfoundland from 11901-1904, and transformed it into a vibrant, folksy tale for young readers (CND274, $19.95)
 
 
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird  •  Phillip Hoose   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An engaging and well-researched history of the ivory-billed woodpecker, and the struggles surrounding its survival. It's a suspenseful and entertaining book about modern conservation and environmental issues for middle-school readers. (BRD30, $21.00)
 
 
Seven for a Secret, A Novel  •  Mary C. Sheppard   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  This tale for yound adults set in a 1950s Newfoundland fishing village stars 15-year-old Melinda and her two cousins, torn between traditional life and the allure of the city. (CND275, $6.95)
 
 
Thunder From The Sea  •  Joan Hiatt Harlow   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This heartwarming tale for ages 9-11, set in a Newfoundland village, revolves around a young boy and his stray dog -- a Newfoundland of course. (CND273, $5.99)
 
 
 




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