Frontlist Fall 2009

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FORMAC AND LORIMER ADULT NEW RELEASES . . .3-20Niagara’s Vine Visionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Wartime Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Fresh Canadian Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Hold the Salt! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler Colourguide, 5th Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . .8Pirates of the Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9The Historical Atlas of Prince Edward Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Melville Prison and Deadman’s Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11The Grammar School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Gabriel Praed’s Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12River of Strangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13The Young Icelander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Folklore of Nova Scotia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15La Famille Bell à Baddeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AMAZING STORIES NEW RELEASES . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20Billy Bishop: Top Canadian Flying Ace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Great Canadian Imposters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Murder! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Ghost Town Stories of Ontario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18True-life Adventures of Canada’s Bush Pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Strange & Supernatural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Tecumseh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Mysteries, Legends and Myths of the First World War . . . . . . . . . . . .20The Quest for the Northwest Passage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Formac New Children’s TitleS . . . . . . . . . . .21-23First Novels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23

Lorimer New Children’s TitleS . . . . . . . . . .24-34Streetlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25SideStreets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27Sports Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29Real Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Recordbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32Deal With It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

FORMAC RECENT RELEASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

LORIMER RECENT RELEASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

AMAZING STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

BACKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-62

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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LORIMER — BIOGRAPHY• 6” X 9”• 224 pages• Black & white photography• ISBN10: 1-55277-429-5• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-429-8• $29.95, hardcover• September 2009 publication

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Niagara’s Vine VisionariesProfiles of the Pioneering Winemakers

Linda Bramble

How a handful of idealists and stubborn, single-mindedenthusiasts created a great wine region.

As recently as the 1970s, the term “fine Ontario wine” was an oxymoron,and a bottle of Ontario wine at a wine-tasting produced skeptically raisedeyebrows.

The Ontario wine industry in the Niagara region began to experimentas early as the 1920s with French varietals and hybrids — only to have itsefforts frustrated by Prohibition, government restrictions, the Depression,and a World War.

And yet today the wines of Ontario are among some of the finest in theworld. What did it take to change the practices of a century and transforman archaic industry into a modern one in just thirty years? Who were theleaders of this revolution? What were the challenges? And what might thefuture hold for this vibrant community?

In Niagara’s Vine Visionaries, Linda Bramble tells the dramatic story ofpeople who carried out this transformation of the Niagara industry. Hereare the pioneers, the visionaries, the scientists, the entrepreneurs, and theall-round “characters” who pushed, cajoled, and dragged Niagara into itsproud place in the world of international wine-making.

LINDA BRAMBLE is a writer, sommelier and wine educator. Aftercompleting her Ph.D. in philosophy and education, she taught at BrockUniversity and Concordia University. She has developed curricula to teachfuture sommeliers, and written five books on wine, food, and wine travel. Sheteaches wine appreciation and wine sales and service at Brock University’s wine institute.


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Wartime HalifaxThe photo history of a Canadian city at war1939-1945

William D. Naftel

A stunning visual account of Canada at war, focusing on the citywhere everyone — children, civilians and military personnel —was part of the effort to defeat Nazi Germany

In 1939, Halifax quickly became the country’s centre of waractivity when Canada declared war on Germany. With its vitalnaval base and its key role in getting supplies to Great Britain, thecity was on a wartime footing for seven long years. Blackouts,enemy ships just offshore, and worries about raids and attackswere part of daily life. So were thousands of soldiers, sailors,airmen and merchant seamen who passed through on their way toor from Europe.

Wartime Halifax is a visual history of this period. WilliamNaftel has found a treasure trove of archival photos showing thebustling shipyards, construction, convoys and cadets, and never-seen-before images of parades, platoons and personnel. The photosshow the dramatic impact of the war on city life — long lineups atmovie theatres, crammed dance halls, and crowded restaurants.Visuals and text convey a unique portrait of a wartime city — notin far-off Europe but on Canada’s east coast.

This is a book for anyone with an interest in the history of theCanadians who participated in the Second World War. It is acompanion to William Naftel’s triple award-winning book Halifaxat War published in fall 2008.

WILLIAM D. NAFTEL was a historian and regional manager with ParksCanada for thirty years, in Ottawa and Nova Scotia. Naftel is the author ofHalifax at War, winner of the Dartmouth Book Award for Non-fiction, theDemocracy 250 Atlantic Book Award for Historical Writing and the EvelynRichardson Award for Non-fiction. He lives in Halifax.

FORMAC — HISTORY• 9” x 11”• 128 pages• Black & white photography• ISBN10: 0-88780-835-2• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-835-7• $29.95, paper• October 2009 publication

Halifax At War William D. Naftel

ISBN10: 0-88780-739-9ISBN13: 978-0-88780-739-8$24.95, paperSee page 45 for details

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FORMAC — COOKING• 8 1/4” x 9”• 128 pages• Full-colour photography• ISBN10: 0-88780-853-0• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-853-1• $24.95, paper• October 2009 Publication


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Fresh Canadian Bistro80 great recipes from top chefs across thecountry

Craig Flinn

A collection of bistro-style dishes from top Canadian restaurantsfeaturing fresh local produce.

Top chefs across Canada are reinventing bistro cooking, using the best ofseasonal, local ingredients in creative menus with innovative, affordabledishes that are relatively simple to prepare. Catering to the way thatCanadians are shopping and cooking now, the recipes in Fresh CanadianBistro showcase the quality and flavours of market fresh and locallyobtained seafood, meats, vegetables and fruit.

Author Craig Flinn, chef of Chives Canadian Bistro in Halifax, haspersuaded many of Canada’s leading chefs to share some of their bestrecipes for this collection. Among the 35 contributors are Michael Smith(Food Network), Jamie Kennedy (Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner & WineBar, Toronto); Ned Bell (Cabana Grill, Kelowna); Martin Ruis Salvador(Fleur de Sel, Lunenburg); Paul Rogalski (Rouge, Calgary), Antony Walsh(Canoe, Toronto); and Michael Allemeier (Mission Hill Winery,Okanagan).

The dishes include Foie Gras Poutine (Black Cat Bistro, Ottawa) andOkanagan Fruit Upside Down Cake with Lemon Thyme Ice Cream(Cabana Grille, Kelowna). Dishes showcase choice ingredients, such asSmoked Wild Arctic Char, Crab and Asparagus Wraps (Ray Lovell,Nunavut); Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato and Polenta Salad(Millcroft Inn, Alton-Caledon); and Rhubarb Glazed Scallops (RhubarbGrill, Indian Harbour).

The 80 recipes have been tested and adapted for home use. To stress thecommitment to fresh local ingredients, they are keyed to the appropriateseason.

Full-colour photography throughout the book will encourage homecooks to try these delicious and innovative dishes.

CRAIG FLINN studied contemporary and classical cuisine in Europe,Canada, and the US before opening his restaurant, Chives Canadian Bistro,in 2001. Flinn is also the author of Fresh & Local: Straight from Canadianfarms to your table.

Fresh & Local Craig Flinn


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FORMAC — COOKING• 8 1/4” x 9”• 96 pages• Full-colour photography• ISBN10: 0-88780-867-0• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-867-8• $19.95, paper• October 2009 publication

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Hold the Salt!50+ quick & easy recipes to help youeliminate salt from your diet!

Maureen Tilley

Simple to prepare, delicious recipes for anyone who wants to eattasty and healthy dishes — and reduce their blood pressure

Here’s help for anyone who wants easy-to-prepare recipes which arehealthy, tasty and low in salt/sodium. More people are learning the benefitsof low-salt eating, a proven way to reduce high blood pressure withoutrelying on medication. This book is a companion full-colour cookbook tolast fall’s Delicious DASH Flavours that focuses on recipes that are quick,easy, and follow the DASH approach. Preparation time for every dish is 20minutes or less.

The recipes are based on dishes from fine restaurants across Canada,with modifications where needed. They include Romaine Salad with AppleMaple Dressing (Briar’s Inn at Jackson’s Point); Pumpkin Seed Salad(Florentine Manor Heritage Inn, Albert); Manoir Victoria Grilled Chicken(Manoir Victoria, Quebec City); Cashew Rice with Cranberries (MaureenTilley); and Gingerbread with Caramelized Apples (Prairies Ink Restaurantand Bakery, Saskatoon).

This book helps make it easy and appealing to follow the DASHapproach. DASH, short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, wasdeveloped by independent health researchers in the US who provedthrough two extensive research trials that this low-salt diet featuring lots offruits and vegetables was as effective as drugs in lowering blood pressure.The diet they developed is now recommended by many healthprofessionals in Canada and internationally.

MAUREEN TILLEY is a registered dietitian and graduate of Mount SaintVincent University. She was born and raised in Dartmouth, NS where shelives. She has a passion for nutrition and loves to experiment with new recipesto prove healthy foods tastes delicious!

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Vancouver, Victoria and WhistlerColourguide, 5th Ed.Edited by Gail Buente

Discover Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler’s best and newest in thisupdated full-colour guide, coming in time for the February 2010Winter Games.

The 2010 Winter Olympics are giving Vancouver and Whistler great newand exciting facilities, venues and attractions. In this new edition, localauthors highlight the new transportation facilities, museums and galleries,as well as what is best in shopping, dining and entertainment.

Knowledgeable contributors explore Vancouver’s distinctiveneighbourhoods including the downtown, Gastown, Chinatown, GranvilleIsland, Kitsilano, the North Shore, Commercial Drive, and the up-and-coming Yaletown area.

This edition features the world-renowned Canadian resort municipalityof Whistler, co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics and the site for most ofthe alpine, Nordic and sliding events. The edition also provides updatedinformation on the major tourist destinations of Victoria, the Gulf Islands,and the Sunshine Coast.

An up-to-date listing section gives essential contact information for thebest in nightlife, theatre, museums, attractions, recommended dining, aswell as accommodation and tips on how to get around. New full-colourphotography complements the text.

Coordinating editor GAIL BUENTE, a veteran writer and editor, has sharedher love of BC with visitors through hundreds of articles and books. She haslived on the west coast since 1970. She brings together 17 BC-based expertcontributors in this edition of the Colourguide. For the Colourguide series, seepages 35 & 38.

Pacific Flavours 3rd ed.Virginia Lee

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FORMAC — TRAVEL• 4 1/2” x 8 1/2”• 216 pages• Colour maps and 400+ photographs• ISBN10: 0-88780-833-6• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-833-3• $19.95, paper with French flaps• November 2009 Publication

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Pirates of the Atlantic Robbery, murder and mayhem off the Canadian coast

Dan Conlin

The dramatic real stories of the pirates who operated off Canada’seast coast

Pirates have scoured the Atlantic coast from the 15th century to thepresent. Separating the myth from reality, author Dan Conlin explains howpiracy came to Atlantic Canada from rival European empires who soughtto conquer and settle North America.

Through the “Golden Age” of piracy, bands of raiders included PeterEaston, the “King of Pirates,” the notorious Bartholomew Roberts and thevicious Ned Low, who raided the rich fishing grounds and secure harboursof Newfoundland for their ample supplies, manpower and ships.

This book is the story of true pirate lives and their echoes in folkloreand popular culture. It exposes their surprisingly democratic codes, lavishdress, and extensive collections of weapons. It is illustrated by full-colourphotographs of rare museum and privately-owned artifacts.

This title was previously announced in fall 2008.

DAN CONLIN is a historian in Halifax, Nova Scotia who specializes inmarine history. He is the curator of Marine History at the Maritime Museumof the Atlantic. He created a popular exhibit on pirates for the museum, andhe has incorporated much of the research for that exhibit in this book.

FORMAC — HISTORY/MARITIMEHISTORY• 8 1/4” x 9”• 96 pages • Full-colour photography• ISBN10: 0-88780-741-0• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-741-1• $19.95, paper• September 2009 publication

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FORMAC — LOCAL INTEREST/HISTORY• 9” x 11”• 96 pages• Full-colour illustrations• ISBN10: 0-88780-865-4• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-865-4• $29.95, paper• October 2009 publication

The Historical Atlas of PrinceEdward IslandThe Ways We Saw Ourselves

James W. Macnutt

Maps, paintings, lithographs and archival photos document thehistory of Prince Edward Island

The Historical Atlas of Prince Edward Island presents history from thevantage point of the artists and map-makers who depicted the people,places and events of the Island in visual and graphic form. The book isheavily illustrated with full-colour maps, paintings, drawings and otherillustrative material depicting culture, countryside and events.

Using carefully selected antique maps, engravings, watercolours andimages drawn from museum, archive and private collections, TheHistorical Atlas of Prince Edward Island provides a rich, illustrated historyof the province, a record of “the ways we saw ourselves then.”

JAMES W. MACNUTT is the author of Inside Island Heritage Homes andis the co-author of Heritage Houses of Prince Edward Island. He is an experton visual material relating to the history of PEI, with an extensive personalcollection many items of which he has donated to public institutions. He is alawyer in private practice in Charlottetown.

Inside Island Heritage HomesJames W. Macnutt

ISBN10: 0-88780-745-3ISBN13: 978-0-88780-745-9See page 45 for details

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Melville Prison and Deadman’s IslandAmerican and French Prisoners of War inHalifax 1794-1816

Brian Cuthbertson

A small island in Halifax’s beautiful Northwest Arm was the site for aBritish military prison from 1794 to 1816. More than 10,000 French,Spanish and American seamen, privateers and soldiers passed through theprison during its 22-year existence.

Of these, 270 died on Melville Island from 1803 to 1815 and wereburied in unmarked graves on the adjoining Deadman’s Island, nowdesignated a national historic site.

This book tells this little known story for the first time. Author BrianCuthbertson focuses on the experiences of the American prisoners. Theirtreatment will be of particular interest to readers familiar with the recentexperiences of prisoners in US military prisons.

BRIAN CUTHBERTSON is a leading historian of Nova Scotia. He is theauthor of several books including illustrated histories of the towns ofLunenburg and Wolfville, John Cabot and the Voyage of the Matthew,Johnny Bluenose at the Polls: Epic Nova Scotia Election Battles 1758-1848and The Halifax Citadel: Portrait of a Military Fortress.

The Grammar SchoolStriving for Excellence for 50 Years in aPublic School World

Paul W. Bennett

Dissatisfied with the state of public education, a small group of Halifaxparents and university professors banded together in September 1958 tofound a school of their own. Paul Bennett tells the story of the HalifaxGrammar School in this illustrated history. Bennett describes the manylarger-than-life personalities and the ebbs and flows of the school’sdevelopment over the past fifty years.

In recent years the School has enjoyed a resurgence, expanding toacquire the historic Tower Road School, and doubling in studentpopulation. This illustrated book explores how the Grammar School hasinfluenced education in Nova Scotia by challenging the standards andpractice and offering an alternative to the public system.

PAUL W. BENNETT specializes in Canadian educational history and thepolitics of school reform. He is an author of Canadian history textbooks, withan extensive career in Canadian independent school education. Bennett servedas headmaster of the Halifax Grammar School 2005-2009.

FORMAC — HISTORY/MILITARY HISTORY• 8 1/4” x 9”• 96 pages• Full colour illustrations• ISBN10: 0-88780-837-9• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-837-1• $24.95, paper• October 2009 publication


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FORMAC — HISTORY• 8 1/4” x 9”• 96 pages• Black & white illustrations• ISBN10: 0-88780-839-5• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-839-5• $19.95, paper• September 2009 publication


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FORMAC — FICTION• 5 1/2” x 8”• 392 pages• ISBN10: 0-88780-843-3• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-843-2• $16.95, paper• October 2009 publication

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Gabriel Praed’s CastleAlice JonesIntroduction by Mora Dianne O’Neill

A fictional portrayal of Canadians in the Paris art scene of the1890s

A newly-minted millionaire from the gold fields of British Columbia takeshis daughter to Paris for an immersion course in Old-World culture.Gabriel Praed’s Castle depicts the scene in Paris at the end of the 19thcentury, with models, designers, painters, and unscrupulous art dealers.Julia and her father make friends with young North American artists vyingfor success, sales, and acceptance into the Salon exhibitions.

Alices Jones’s novel portrays a clash between Canadian innocence andold-world corruption, and explores the role of the “new woman” in achanging society. Against a backdrop of fraud and exploitation acted outon the fashionable streets of Paris and the idyllic paths of Brittany, JuliaPraed, the gold-miner’s daughter, and Andrew Garvie, an American artistin Paris, join together to unravel the schemes and protect friends andfamily.

ALICE JONES was born in 1853, daughter of a prominent Halifax family,and began her writing career with magazine articles and short stories whileher father was lieutenant governor of the province. The success of her first twonovels, both reprinted in the Fiction Treasures series, led to her career as aleading Canadian writer of international bestsellers at the turn of the 20thcentury.

MORA DIANNE O’NEILL is Associate Curator, Historical Prints andDrawings, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. She is the author of The Artists’Halifax, and has served as co-curator of recent exhibits of the paintings of earlyNova Scotia painters including Alice Jone’s sister Frances Jones Bannerman atthe gallery.


FORMAC — FICTION• 5 1/2” x 8”• 256 pages• ISBN10: 0-88780-845-X• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-845-6• $16.95, paper• October 2009 publication

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River of StrangersFrank Parker DayIntroduction by Alan Wilson

A story of survival, romance and religion set in NorthernManitoba during the early 20th century fur trade by a leadingNova Scotia writer

Man-tay-seepee (River of Strangers) is the Cree name for the Churchill Riverin Manitoba, where this novel takes place. The title sets the tone for thisdramatic story, which tells the tale of men and women driving for placeand survival in the rough frontier atmosphere of the early 20th century furtrade. Probing the mystery and loneliness of this landscape, the novel tellsa complex story of complex men and women — Innu, Inuit, and those ofEuropean ancestry drawn from clashing Maritimes and old-worldbackgrounds.

A fanatically reformist clergyman challenges the unlicensed ways of aprimitive frontier; a Highland Cape Breton hero tries to find purpose andmeaning in self-exile from his old life; women struggle for recognition anddignity in an isolated world dominated by both weak and powerful men;and a secret romance threads its way through the story. Frank Parker Dayis best known for the broad canvas of his novel, Rockbound, and in thislead-up to his finest work we find common elements and themes playingout on another isolated, powerful stage.

FRANK PARKER DAY was a fisherman and author born in Shubenacadie,Nova Scotia. As a boy he lived in many Nova Scotia communities. He studiedat Mount Allison and Oxford universities, and then taught English. Dayserved in the Canadian Army, recruiting and training Cape BretonHighlanders. His novel Rockbound, championed by writer Donna Morrissey,was the Canada Reads winner in 2005.

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, ALAN WILSON earned his Ph.D inCanadian history from the University of Toronto, and taught at Acadia andWestern Ontario, where he was co-Head of History. In 1965 he becamefounding Chair of History and later of Canadian Studies at Trent. Hespecializes in social and cultural history with special reference to the Maritimesand Newfoundland.


FORMAC — BIOGRAPHY• 5 1/2” x 8”• 232 pages• ISBN10: 0-88780-869-7• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-869-2• $19.95, paper• October 2009 publication

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The Young Icelander The story of an immigrant in Nova Scotiaand Manitoba

Johann Magnus BjarnasonTranslated by Borga JakobsonIntroduction by Birna Bjarnadottir

An early 20th century bestseller, now translated into English, offersrare insight into the experience of young European immigrants toCanada

In Nova Scotia at the end of the 19th century, an Icelandic boy is strandedashore with his grandparents on the province’s Eastern Shore. Thisfictionalized memoir evokes the immigrant experience in the ruralMaritimes, and then in the Icelandic settlements of Manitoba. AuthorJohann Magnus Bjarnason published this best-selling book in Icelandic,and it earned him a reputation as one of Iceland’s leading writers of theearly 20th century. For contemporary readers, his book provides anunusual vantage point on life in rural Nova Scotia and then in theIcelandic settlements in Manitoba more than a hundred years ago.

JOHANN MAGNUS BJARNASON came to Nova Scotia with a group ofIcelanders in 1875. He later moved to Manitoba and became a teacher. Hewrote plays and works of fiction in Icelandic throughout his life and has beenrecognized as one of the leading writers 20th century authors working inIcelandic.

Translator BORGA JAKOBSON was born in Geysir, Manitoba. Her firstlanguage is Icelandic. She attended the University of Manitoba and previouslytranslated of Errand Boy from Mooseland Hills, a collection of short storiesby Johann Magnus Bjarnason.

The introduction to this translation is written by BIRNA BJARNADOTTIR,acting head and chair and Graduate head and chair in the Department ofIcelandic Studies at the University of Manitoba.

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Folklore of Nova ScotiaMary L. Fraser, Introduction by Ian Brodie

A new edition of a classic book on Nova Scotia’s rich folklore traditions

Mary Fraser was a pioneer in researching and recording the folklore ofCape Breton and eastern Nova Scotia, and this book is an invaluablesource for the legends of rural Nova Scotians. Scottish, Acadian andMi’qmaq traditions are all included.

Writes Ian Brodie in the introduction: “Folklore of Nova Scotia is aflawed, wonderful book — or a wonderfully flawed book. As I read, Ialternate between exasperation and delight: exasperation from itsromanticism, delight from its embrace of the contemporary; exasperationfrom its prejudices, delight from its efforts at multiculturalism … It is adocumentary snapshot of a part of Nova Scotia’s cultural history that waschanging before the author’s eyes.”

MARY L. FRASER grew up in Harbour Centre, Antigonish County. Shereceived degrees from Francis Xavier University and Fordham University inNew York City.

IAN BRODIE is assistant professor of folklore at the University College ofCape Breton.

La Famille Bell à BaddeckAlexander Graham Bell et Mabel Bell auCap-Breton

Judith Tulloch, translated by Monique Cantin

An inviting picture-album look at the life and work of Mabel andAlexander Graham Bell during their years in Nova Scotia, nowavailable in French

When the Bell family first arrived in the village of Baddeck in 1885,Alexander Graham Bell had already made his fortune with the invention ofthe telephone a decade earlier. When they returned to Baddeck a year later,they found a perfect spot for their summer home, Beinn Bhreagh.

Here over the next 30 years Alec worked on experiments in earlyaviation and hydrofoils while Mabel contributed both time and resourcesto the community. This is the story of this period, written by JudithTulloch and translated into French by Monique Cantin, illustrated withstriking candid photographs of family, scientists and Baddeck residents.

JUDITH TULLOCH worked as a historian with Parks Canada in Ottawaand Halifax. She is now a consultant in research and cultural resourcemanagement in Halifax.

FORMAC — HISTORY• 5 1/2” x 8”• 152 pages• ISBN10: 0-88780-861-1• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-861-6• $19.95, paper• November 2009 publication


national media• Media packages to history magazines• Atlantic Books for Christmas

FORMAC — HISTORY/MARITIMES• 8 1/4” x 9”• 96 pages• Black & white illustrations• ISBN10: 0-88780-868-9• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-868-5• $19.95, paper• September 2009 publication


national media• Media packages to history magazines


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Billy Bishop: Top Canadian Flying AceDan McCaffery

The life and accomplishments of Billy Bishop, top Canadian flyingace in the First World War

Billy Bishop was the top Canadian flying ace in the First World War,credited officially with a record-breaking 75 victories. He was a highly-skilled pilot and an accurate shot. Bishop went from being the mostdecorated war hero in Canadian history to a crusader for peace, writing abook which supported international control of global air power. Thoughsome historians have argued that authorities upgraded Bishop’s claims toimprove morale, author Dan McCaffery presents an undisputed account ofhis life and accomplishments through information he gathered frominterviews and British, Canadian and German archival sources.

DAN McCAFFERY is one of Canada’s most successful military aviationhistory writers. He has worked for the Sarnia Gazette, a weekly newspaper,and more recently for the Sarnia Observer. He has won three Canadian NewsAwards, two Ontario News Awards and a Western Ontario News Award.

He is also the author of Hell Island: Canadian Pilots and the 1942 AirBattle for Malta, Billy Bishop: Canadian Hero, Air Aces, Battlefields in theAir, Canadian Warplanes and Bush Planes and Bush Pilots. He lives inSarnia, Ontario.

For the full Amazing Stories backlist, see page 37

LORIMER — HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY• 5 1/2” x 8”• 112 pages• Black & white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-413-9• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-413-7• $9.95, paper• September 2009 publication

NEW IN THE AMAZING STORIES SERIES


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NEW TITLES NEW AMAZING STORIES

Great Canadian ImpostersMillionaires, Doctors, Aboriginal Heroes, andStars of Stage and Screen — Pretenders All

Cheryl MacDonald

Canadian imposters, the roles they played, their true identities andwhat drove them to masquerade

Here are some of the most surprising figures of Canadian history. Cross-dressing Isabel Gunn successfully disguised herself as fur-trapping “JohnHubbisher.” There is the first Canadian woman doctor, who for yearsposed successfully as Dr. James Barry, surgeon and early women’s rightsadvocate. Archie Belaney, a British immigrant to Canada, convincedmillions of people that he was Grey Owl, a First Nations conservationist.These three are just a few of the many scammers, double agents, and conartists profiled in this fascinating collection.

CHERYL MACDONALD has been writing about Canadian history fornearly 30 years and graduated in history from the University of Waterloo andMcMaster University. She lives near Lake Erie, west of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Murder! The Mysterious Death of Canadian MiningMagnate Sir Harry Oakes

Cheryl MacDonald

This is the story of the notorious, unsolved murder in the Bahamas of therichest baronet in the British Empire, Sir Harry Oakes. The millionaireminer made his fortune from the rich mines of Northern Ontario. Hiswealth and lifestyle gave many a motive for murder. The three primesuspects included a close friend and business associate, and the son-in-lawwho had eloped with his daughter. The investigation and trial brought noresult, but they make for fascinating reading.

CHERYL MACDONALD has been writing about Canadian history fornearly 30 years and graduated in history from the University of Waterloo andMcMaster University. She lives near Lake Erie, west of Niagara Falls, Ontario.

LORIMER — HISTORY• 5 1/2” x 8”• 144 pages• Black & white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-411-2• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-411-3• $9.95, paper• September 2009 publication

LORIMER — TRUE CRIME• 5 1/2” x 8”• 136 pages• Black & white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-407-4• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-407-6• $9.95, paper• September 2009 publication


NEW AMAZING STORIES ADULT


Ghost Town Stories of OntarioMaria da Silva and Andrew Hind

Nine forgotten Ontario villages — including silver camps, fishingports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements — come aliveon the pages of this book.

Ontario is rich in ghost towns, communities that were once thriving butwhich have been reduced to mere shadows of their former selves — ordisappeared completely. Nine villages — including silver camps, fishingports, crossroads hamlets, and farming settlements — come alive In thepages of this book. The term ‘ghost town’ conjures up images of fog-shrouded cemeteries, buildings with sinister visages, and of course, restlessspirits of the dead. While often this is merely our imagination at play,some of these ghost towns are indeed said to be haunted.

MARIA DA SILVA has always had a passion for history and ghost stories.ANDREW HIND is a freelance writer who lives in Bradford, Ontario whosefeature articles have appeared in magazines and newspapers across Canada, inthe United States, and in England.

True-Life Adventures of Canada’sBush PilotsBill Zuk

The exploits and adventures of Canadian bush pilots and theplanes they have flown.

Bush pilots haul cargo to remote reserves along the West Coast of Canada.They ferry big-game hunters to base camps and fly-in fishermen to remotelodges. They take nature photographers to scenic vistas and archaeologicalexplorers to their latest dig.

Bush pilots and the planes they have flown are an exciting part ofCanada’s aviation history. In this book Bill Zuk brings their exploits andadventures alive. With stories of their daring and their bravery, he portraysmany of the enterprising men who have contributed so colourfully to thefabric of Canadian life.

BILL ZUK is an aviation historian and author. Currently a teacher-librarianin Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg, he also works as the trainingcoordinator for the aviation industry in Manitoba.

LORIMER — LOCAL INTEREST• 5 1/2” x 8”• 136 pages• Black & white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-412-0• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-412-0• $9.95, paper• September 2009 publication




ADULT

Strange and Supernatural Chilling Tales from Canada’s East Coast

Barbara Whitby

Spine-chilling supernatural stories of the Maritimes.

School hauntings after the Halifax Explosion, premonitions of the Titanictragedy, the phantom ship Yarmouth, the Great Amherst PoltergeistMystery, the curse on the Narrows area in Halifax Harbour, and thefamous “Bell Island Hag” in Newfoundland — these are some of thestories of the supernatural brought together in this spine-chillingcollection. The book draws on the rich tradition of folklore and folk tales,still strongly present in many parts of Atlantic Canada.

BARBARA WHITBY is a freelance writer living in Halifax. She has anardent interest in history, spirituality, healing, and travel. She is also theauthor of The Last of the Beothuk in the Amazing Stories series.

TecumsehDiplomat and Warrior in the War of 1812Irene Gordon

A biography of the Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, a key player onthe British side in the war of 1812.

This is the biography of Tecumseh, a legendary nineteenth centuryShawnee warrior, a hero of the War of 1812 and a man who spent most ofhis life trying to build a Native confederacy to withstand the pressure onnative lands from American settlement.

It also tells the story of his younger brother Lalawethika and ofLalawethika’s transformation from a drunken ne’er-do-well to thecharismatic spiritual leader known as The Prophet.

As a diplomat, Tecumseh dealt with the British and Americanauthorities, with settlers and with First Nations peoples on both sides ofthe border. He fought with the British in the War of 1812, and lost his lifeat the Battle of Moraviantown.

IRENE TERNIER GORDON, who lives along the historic Assiniboine Riverjust west of Winnipeg, has had a passion for history, reading and writing sincechildhood. After a career as a teacher-librarian, she became a freelance writerin 1998. This is her sixth book.

LORIMER — LOCAL INTEREST• 5 1/2” x 8”• 136 pages• Black & white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-410-4• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-410-6• $9.95, paper• September 2009 publication


NEW AMAZING STORIES


NEW TITLES ADULT


Mysteries, Legends and Myths of theFirst World WarCanadian soldiers in the trenches and in theair

Cynthia Faryon

Vivid accounts by ordinary Canadian soldiers of death andsurvival in the trenches of the First World War

This book offers a fresh, close-up look at the First World War as it wasexperienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. This is the war as it wasexperienced by the tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading theiraccounts offers a no-holds-barred picture of fighting, life in the trenches,the human cost in lives lost, and the physical and emotional aftermath forsurvivors.

CYNTHIA FARYON is a journalist and author who has written eight books onhistorical subjects. Originally from Victoria, B.C., she lives in Richer, Manitoba.

The Quest for the NorthwestPassageExploring the elusive route throughCanada’s Arctic waters

Dyan Cross

Centuries of exploration, discovery and conflict over the prizedelusive route through Canada’s Arctic waters

For centuries, Europeans sought the elusive Northwest Passage that wouldlink Europe to the Far East and China. Early visitors to Canada’s northerncoasts included Viking sailors and Basque whalers. Then came theprominent explorers — John Cabot, Vasco da Gama, Martin Frobisherand Sir John Franklin. Now that global warming threatens to melt muchof the Arctic ice cap, conflict over the Northwest Passage and the resourceriches of the Arctic is intensifying.

Ottawa writer DYAN CROSS has written for many magazines includingAviation History and Legion Magazine. She is also the author of Spies in ourMidst, a history of the Gouzenko affair in postwar Canada.





Series features:• Canadian settings and authors• Humorous stories and

illustrations• Short chapters and amusing

black and white illustrations

Promotional Plan:• Review copies to children’s book

reviewers in newspapers andmagazines

• Authors available for localbookstore events and school visits

• Advertising in selected children’sbook periodicals

New Format Specifications:• 5” x 7 1/2”, 64 pages• black and white illustrations• October 2009 publication• $5.95, paper; $14.95, boards

Check out the complete FirstNovels series on pages 54-56!

Charming and humorousbeginner reader books forkids ages 6 to 9

Daredevil MorganTed Staunton Illustrated by Bill Slavin

Morgan’s best friend Charlie urges him totry the GraviTwirl ride at the Fall Fair. ButMorgan is focused on the huge contenderhe has grown for the Perfect Pumpkincontest. That is, until Aldeen Hummel,the Godzilla of Grade Three, drops it!

Morgan challenges Aldeen to bumpercar wars. Aldeen dares him to go on theAsteroid Belt ride. Will Morgan be braveenough to try? And will Morgan win theBest Pumpkin Pie contest with theremains of his squished squash?

TED STAUNTON lives in Port Hope,Ontario. He has received numerousCanadian Children’s Book Centre “OurChoice” awards, and other awardnominations.

• ISBN10 paper: 0-88780-847-6• ISBN13 paper: 978-0-88780-847-0• ISBN10 boards: 0-88780-849-2• ISBN13 boards: 978-0-88780-849-4• Themes: Competition,

Courage/Bravery, Families,Fighting, Games, HumorousStories, Peer Pressure.

GREAT NEW KIDS & TEEN TITLES!

First Novels


NEW TITLES KIDS/TEENS


• ISBN10 paper: 0-88780-870-0• ISBN13 paper: 978-0-88780-870-8• ISBN10 boards: 0-88780-872-7• ISBN13 boards: 978-0-88780-872-2• Themes: Animals, Disability, Environment,

Families, Leadership, Making a Difference,Overcoming Obstacles.

Raffi’s For the BirdsSylvain Meunier Translated by Sarah CumminsIllustrated by Élisabeth Eudes-Pascal

Raffi wants to save the birds by protesting the destruction of treesthey nest in.

This morning, Raffi McCaffery is anxious. Behind his house, chain sawsare threatening to topple trees and build on land where songbirds live.Without a place to nest, what will happen to the common yellowthroat?

Raffi isn’t sure what he can do to save the birds, because he has troublewalking. His legs may be weak, but he has lots of ideas, and friends readyto help!

SYLVAIN MEUNIER was born in Lachine, Quebec, and has written severalbooks for adults and children. Two of his novels, Le seul ami and L’Homme ala bicyclette, have been finalists for the Governor General’s award.

Captain Lilly and the New GirlBrenda BellinghamIllustrated by Clarke MacDonald

Lilly’s soccer team challenges the rules when their new teammatemay not be able to play wearing her hijab.

Lilly is excited about playing with the community league girls’ soccer team.When the new girl, Sara, joins the team, there is controversy over herheadscarf caused by their competing team’s coach. The Wolves band togetherand insist that if Sara can’t play with her hijab, they will not play at all.Brenda Bellingham offers a deft but convincing resolution which reinforcesthe willingness of Lilly, her team and their opponents to be open andwelcoming to children of diverse backgrounds.

BRENDA BELLINGHAM lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Her titles in theLilly series are all Canadian Children’s Centre “Our Choice” selections.

• ISBN10 paper: 0-88780-855-7• ISBN13 paper: 978-0-88780-855-5• ISBN10 boards: 0-88780-857-3• ISBN13 boards: 978-0-88780-857-9• Themes: Class Differences, Competition, Fair-

play, Friendship, Leadership, Multiculturalism,Sports — Soccer, Sportsmanship, Teamwork.


KIDS/TEENS NEW TITLES


• ISBN10 paper: 0-88780-829-8• ISBN13 paper: 978-0-88780-829-6• ISBN10 boards: 0-88780-831- X• ISBN13 boards: 978-0-88780-831-9• Themes: Animals, Competition, Farm

Life, Humorous Stories, Leadership,Performing Arts, Teamwork.

Mia, Matt and the Pigs that SingAnnie Langlois Translated by Sarah CumminsIllustrated by Jimmy Beaulieu

Will twins Mia and Matt be able to get pigs to sing for a concert?

Each summer, twins Mia and Matt spend their vacation at the cottage,along a lake with their uncle Roland. The cottage — really a small farm —is where Uncle Roland trains animals for movies and TV shows. Lastsummer, he trained Alfred the Turkey for a movie. This year, Mia and Mattare in for a challenge — to help teach a chorus of pigs to sing! Will Miaand Matt be able to teach Do, Re, Me, Fa, Sol, La and Ti to perform, orwill the pigs live up to their stubborn nature?

ANNIE LANGLOIS has been involved with children’s literature for more thanten years, first as a librarian and then as the art director for publishing houseLa courte echelle. She recently completed a doctorate in children’s literature atSorbonne-Nouvelle University in Paris.



LORIMER — AGES 8 TO 12

Series features:• Easy to read chapter books• Reading level: grades 2 to 4 • New and classic titles• Canadian authors




• Authors available for local bookstore events and school visits

Series Specifications:• 5” x 7 3/4”• October 2009 publication• $8.95, paper

Check out the complete Streetlightsseries on page 60!

Fun, engaging, realisticfiction for younger readers

Lights! Curtains!Cows!Karin Adams

Just when it’s Greg, Mike and Becky’s turnto step into the spotlight and perform intheir town’s annual play, The Legend ofCow Valley, they learn that it will becancelled forever. The gang bands togetherto save the show and teach the town aboutthe value of tradition and the role thatyoung people have in keeping history funand alive.

This is Manitoba-based author KARINADAMS’ debut novel for young readers.Karin has taught at the University ofWinnipeg, and has studied French, German,ancient Hebrew, Greek and Akkadian at theUniversity of Winnipeg and HarvardUniversity.

• 136 pages• ISBN10: 1-55277-426-0• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-426-7• Themes: History, Performing

Arts, Problem-Solving,Canadian setting (Manitoba)


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Zach & Zoe: Bully and the BeagleKristin Butcher

Zach and Zoe start up ‘Odd Jobs Unlimited’ as a way to beat the summerdoldrums, but just when their business begins to take off with a dog-sitting job, bullying cousin Howie comes to stay. Juggling the needs of thepup and the demands of their cousin is difficult enough, but whenhousehold items start disappearing, the twins set out to solve the mystery.

Educator turned writer KRISTIN BUTCHER has published thirteen booksfor children and young adults. She is the author of Zach & Zoe and theBank Robber, The Gramma War, a Red Cedar Award shortlist, and TheRunaways, a Silver Birch Award regional winner. She lives in CampbellRiver, British Columbia.

The Next StepBeth Pollock

After losing her mother, Clara tries to get used to her new life — shoppingfor clothes with dad; Tess’ chocolate chip cookies (instead of the sugarcookies Mama made); and more responsibility with her little brotherCalvin. Hardest of all, Clara doesn’t know how to tell her Dad that danceis just not for her. Mama was a great dancer. But, with the help of hergood friends and caring teacher, Clara learns how to grow up withoutleaving the memory of her mother behind.

BETH POLLOCK is the author of the Streetlights novel Harley’s Gift. Shelives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.

• 120 pages• ISBN10: 1-55277-427-9• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-427-4• Themes: Bullying, Pets, Responsibility,

First Job, Canadian Setting (Victoria)

• 128 pages• ISBN10: 1-55277-441-4• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-441-0• Friendship, Honesty, Death, Canadian

setting (Toronto)




Series features:• High-interest fiction for teenagers• Reading level: grades 3 to 5• Believable characters, situations

and dialogue• All Canadian authors and

settings





Series Specifications:• 4 1/4” x 7”• October 2009 publication• $9.95, paper; $16.95, boards

Check out the complete Sidestreetsseries on page 60!

Edgy, contemporary young adult fiction that gets teens reading

WastedBrent Sherrard

If there’s one person Jacob is never goingto be like, it’s his alcoholic father. ButJacob is brought face-to-face with his ownaddictions when his father ends up in thehospital. Certain that he can easilyovercome his drug and alcohol abuse,Jacob discovers just how powerfuldependency can be. A terrible tragedytakes Jacob to the breaking point where hewill have to decide, once and for all,whether or not he is going to go throughlife wasted.

Wasted is BRENT SHERRARD’s debutnovel. He and his wife, Valerie, live inMiramichi, New Brunswick.

• 168 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-419-8• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-419-9• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-420-1• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-420-5• Themes: Addiction, Class

Differences, Law & Crime,Canadian setting (NewBrunswick)


• 168 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-421-X• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-421-2• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-422-8• ISBN13 boards : 978-1-55277-422-9• Themes: Addiction, Class

Differences, Law & Crime, Can.setting (New Brunswick)

OutSandra Diersch

No one in Alex’s world is who theyseemed to be. Alex struggles with his faithwhen he witnesses a church membercheating on his wife and learns that hisbrother is gay. When his brother isbrutally attacked, Alex is forced to decidewhere his loyalties lie and what he reallybelieves in.

SANDRA DIERSCH is the author ofseveral Canadian Children’s Book CentreOur Choice selections, including HomeCourt Advantage and False Start. Sandralives in Maple Ridge, B.C.

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KIDS/TEENS NEW TITLESKIDS/TEENS NEW TITLES


• 168 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-444-9• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-444-1• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-445-7• ISBN13 boards : 978-1-55277-445-8• Themes: Street Youth, Abuse, Money,

Friendship, Canadian setting (Halifax,Nova Scotia)

• 168 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-446-5• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-446-5• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-447-3• ISBN13 boards : 978-1-55277-447-2• Themes: Family, Careers, Money, Teen

Pregnancy, Canadian setting (B.C.)

Last ChanceLesley Choyce

The odds are stacked against Melanie and Trent, who are trying to stay inhigh school while holding down part-time jobs to survive. They can’t liveat home, and they can’t rely on the social support system. They’re going tohave to help each other through if they’re going to make it.

Previously published as Falling Through the Cracks, a CanadianChildren’s Book Centre Our Choice selection.

LESLEY CHOYCE is the author of 65 books for adults, teens, and children.He hosts a nationally syndicated TV talk show on BookTelevision. Lesley livesin Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia.

Best Laid PlansChristine Hart

Robyn’s family has always struggled to make enough money to survive.When Robyn’s grandmother leaves them an apple orchard in B.C., Robynthinks things will be different, but Robyn’s father still can’t pay the bills.He asks Robyn for her own hard-earned money, and encourages her todrop out of school to work in the orchard. Robyn desperately wants to goto university, but to make a better life for herself, she’ll have to leave herfamily behind.

Based in Victoria, B.C., CHRISTINE HART writes young adult fiction andshort stories. She is also the author of Watching July, winner of a 2008Moonbeam Gold Medal.



Rock DogsSteven Barwin

Noah is the top member of his rockclimbing team, the Rock Dogs. Alongwith Lucas, Noah’s best friend, and Eric,his biggest rival, the Rock Dogs win theannual in-house competition, and arerewarded with a three-day camping trip toRattle Snake Point. There is only onecatch: everyone must bring an adult.Luckily, Noah’s dad, who has beenpreoccupied with his new business, findsthe time to go along. But he is not able toleave his work at home, resulting in asurvival lesson for both Noah and Eric. A glossary of rock climbing terms isincluded.

This title was previously announced inFall 2008.

STEVEN BARWIN is a writer and ateacher. His previous Sports Stories novelsinclude Slam Dunk and Roller HockeyBlues, both Canadian Children’s BookCentre Our Choice selections. Steven lives in Toronto.

• 128 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-027-3• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-027-6• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-028-1• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-028-3• Themes: Sports — Rock

climbing, Families, Teamwork,Canadian setting (Ontario)


Series features:• Short, high-interest fiction• Reading level: grade 3.5-5.0• Contemporary themes and

Canadian settings





Series Specifications:• 5” x 7 3/4”• October 2009 publication• $8.95, paper; $16.95, boards

Check out the complete SportsStories series on pages 57-59!

Fast-paced sports actionnovels that get kidsreading!

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Trading GoalsTrevor Kew

When Vicky and her mom pack up and move across the city to a newneighborhood, it means switching schools and leaving behind her bestfriend and her soccer team. Now she’ll have to try out for goalkeeper withher former rivals, and struggle to maintain loyalty to her old friends whilemaking new ones. And she’ll have to learn to embrace her Chinese-Canadian heritage to build a relationship with her mother. Vicky isawesome in net and tries to keep focused on her goals and the game sheloves, but it’s not easy without the support of her friends and family.

TREVOR KEW is a public school English teacher and regular contributor tothe soccer magazine Free Kick. This is his debut novel. Trevor is based inVancouver, B.C. • 112 pages

• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-424-4• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-424-3• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-425-2• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-425-0• Themes: Sports — Soccer, Friendship,

Family, Racism, Canadian setting(Vancouver)

Man-to-ManBill Swan

Michael O’Reilly is the shortest kid on the lacrosse team, and theyoungest. He doesn’t play rough, and everyone says he’s not tough enoughfor the sport. When tension breaks out between teams and one teamaccuses the other of racist behavior, Michael realizes that he is tough afterall — he’s the only one brave enough to speak the truth.

A glossary of lacrosse terms is included.

BILL SWAN has worked as a journalism teacher, editor and newspapercolumnist. His Sports Story Mud Run was nominated for a Manitoba YoungReaders’ Choice Award. He lives in Courtice, Ontario.

• 128 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-442-2• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-442-7• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-443-0• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-443-4• Themes: Sports — Lacrosse, Confidence,

Racism, Canadian Setting (Ontario)





David MilgaardAn innocent 16-year-old,condemned to 23 yearsin a federal penitentiary

Cynthia J. Faryon

This new series provides young readerswith compelling stories of teens andyoung people who fell afoul of thejustice system, and were wrongfullyconvicted.

David Milgaard was a troubled kid, andhe got into lots of trouble. That made iteasy for the Saskatoon police to tag him asa murderer. At 16, David Milgaard wasarrested, jailed, and sent to trial for therape and murder of a young nursingassistant, Gail Miller. His worst nightmarebegan when he was convicted and sent toadult prison for life. Throughout his 23years in prison, David maintained that hewas innocent and refused to admit to acrime he had not committed, even thoughthat meant he was never granted parole.Finally, through the incredibledetermination of his mother and newlawyers who believed in him, David wasreleased and proven not guilty.

This book tells this story, explaininghow a series of bad decisions, tunnelvision, poor representation and outrightlying and coercion caused this tragicmiscarriage of justice. It also shows howwith the devotion and dedication of hisstrongest supporter — his mother, JoyceMilgaard — David Milgaard wasultimately able to achieve a measure ofreal justice. Astonishingly, in hindsight,the real murderer was obvious from thestart.

CYNTHIA J. FARYON has worked as alegal assistant and teen counselor. She beganher writing career in 1999 and she is nowthe author of nine books. She lives inRicher, Manitoba.

• 96 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-433-3• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-433-5

Series features:• Reading level 4.5-5.0• Interest level ages 12-17• Short narrative biography

featuring real-life Canadiansreaders can easily identify with

• Black and white photos of keyfigures and events

• Curriculum links to grades 6-9social studies and high school lawcourses in all provinces

• References to further reading

Promotional Plan:• Review copies to local, regional

and national media• Media packages to history

magazines• Author available for bookstore

signings

Series Specifications:• 5 1/2” x 8” • October 2009 publication • $12.95, paper

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LORIMER — AGES 11 AND UP

Series features:• Reading level: grades 3-4• Interest level 11 and up• Short chapters, easy-to-read

format• Historic photos• All new titles are indexed• Sports history trivia• Content also appropriate for

younger children reading at-level




• Author available for localbookstore events and school visits

Series Specifications:• 4 1/4” x 7”• September 2009 publication• $9.95, paper; $16.95, boards• Black and white illustrations

Check out the completeRecordbooks series on page 62!

For reluctant readers! Hi-lostories from Canadian sports history

Recordbooks

Recordbooks

Recordbooks

Fighting for GoldThe Story of Canada’sSledge HockeyParalympic GoldLorna Schultz Nicholson

Canada is internationally recognized as aleader in men’s and women’s hockey — but in2006 Canada had yet to conquer the world ofsledge hockey, the Paralympic version of icehockey played by athletes with a physicaldisability in the lower part of the body. TheCanadian Men’s Sledge Hockey team cameinto the 2006 games as the underdogs. Yet,through determination, guts and guile, theyovercame all obstacles to win gold.

This title was previously announced inFall 2008.

LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON is aformer sports journalist and the author ofseveral Sports Stories volumes. She lives in Calgary.

• 128 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-030-3• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-030-6• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-031-1• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-031-3• Themes: Sports — Sledge

hockey, Disability,Competition, Canada

Tough GuysHockey Rivals in Times ofWar and DisasterEric Zweig

“Bad” Joe Hall and Newsy Lalonde werebitter enemies on the ice. Crowds weredrawn as these two roughneck hockeyplayers battled it out for victory. But thegame changed during WWI, when many ofCanada’s hockey players left the game tobecome soldiers and fight for their country.Rivals Joe and Newsy were then forced toplay side by side as teammates. And in1919, just when the fighting overseas endedand things were looking up for hockey, theSpanish Influenza quickly spread acrossNorth America. The Stanley Cup was putin jeopardy. This is the story of two guyswho learned to work together and deal withunexpected challenges of all kinds.

ERIC ZWEIG has written about sports andsports history for many major publications,including the Toronto Star and the Globe.

• 112 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-423-6• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-423-6• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-428-7• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-428-1• Themes: Sports — Hockey,

Sportsmanship, War, Canada

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FearlessThe Story of George Chuvalo, Canada’sGreatest Boxer

Richard Brignall

George Chuvalo only wanted one thing: to become a boxer. WhenChuvalo stepped into the ring, he was fearless. In ninety-three professionalfights between 1956 and 1979, boxing everyone from George Foreman toMuhammad Ali, he was never once knocked out. But this heavyweightboxing legend never had it easy. After losing many loved ones to drugs,Chuvalo has also become a role model out of the ring by speaking out andfighting against addiction.

RICHARD BRIGNALL is a journalist from Kenora, Ontario. He waspreviously the sports reporter for the Kenora Daily Miner and News. He co-authored the Recordbooks volume Small Town Glory.

• 112 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-435-X• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-435-9• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-436-8• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-436-6• Themes: Sports — Boxing, Courage,

Confidence, Drugs, Canada

Big TrainThe Legendary Ironman of Sport, LionelConacher

Richard Brignall

Lionel Conacher excelled at football, hockey, baseball, boxing, wrestling,and lacrosse. He taught himself how to play and he worked hard, and itpaid off. He supported his struggling family, never giving up or lettingpeople down. He was given the nickname “Big Train” because he wasunstoppable on the football field when he ran through the opposition. In1921 Conacher joined the Toronto Argonauts, and in 1926 he playedprofessional baseball for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After retiring fromsports, Conacher was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in1949. Richard Brignall tells this fascinating story of the man who could doit all.

RICHARD BRIGNALL is a journalist from Kenora, Ontario. He waspreviously the sports reporter for the Kenora Daily Miner and News. He co-authored the Recordbooks volume Small Town Glory.

• 112 pages• ISBN10 paper: 1-55277-450-3• ISBN13 paper: 978-1-55277-450-2• ISBN10 boards: 1-55277-451-1• ISBN13 boards: 978-1-55277-451-9• Themes: Sports — Football, Hockey,

Baseball, Sportsmanship, Canada




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Great tools for helping kidsdeal with conflict ineveryday life

GamingDeal With it before itoutplays you

Diane PetersIllustrated by Ben Shannon

Video gaming can be used to improveskills and build friendships andcommunities. But it is also often an escapefrom the world, and it can become anaddiction. This book in the Deal With Itseries looks at the realities of gaming andwhat happens when a love for the gameturns into an obsession.

DIANE PETERS has written extensivelyabout health, women’s, and parenting issuesand teaches magazine writing at RyersonUniversity. She lives in Toronto.

• 32 pages • ISBN10: 1-55277-434-1• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-434-2• $12.95, paper• October 2009 publication • Themes: Addiction, Games,

Conflict resolution,Communication, Competition

Deal With It




Deal With It Series Resource GuideEmpower students with fresh and creative approaches to conflict

Written by resourceful teachers and teacher-librarians who have used theDeal With It series in their own schools and libraries, this comprehensivecompanion guide to 19 Deal With It volumes aids quick and easy lessonplanning. A range of hands-on activities encourages practical applicationand critical thinking on the topics that effect kids daily.

This title was previously announced in Fall 2008.

Among the contributors are IRENE IP-KANG and KAREN JOSTIAK,contributing authors to the magazine of the Ontario School LibraryAssociation, The Teaching Librarian, Toronto Finch Public School teacherand peace mediation student group facilitator ANGIE ORTLIEB, andLiteracy Coordinator and Physical and Health Education Coordinator atToronto's Waterfront School, STACY CHEN.

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"As wonderful as the words are, it is the visual format andillustrations that make this series so appealing and kid friendly.The information, straight-forward talk, and behavior-challengingquestions are well done, but the art will surely make youth pickup these books."

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• 186 pages• ISBN10: 1-55277-029-X• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-029-0• Price: $29.95, paper• September 2009 publication• Themes: Conflict resolution, Problem-

solving, Communication

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The Prince Edward Island Colourguide6th EditionThe completely revised and updated 6th edition of the Prince EdwardIsland Colourguide offers independent local experts who cover all thebest attractions and features of this favourite summer destination

This 6th edition of the Prince Edward Island Colourguide has beencompletely revised and updated by its local authors. There are chapters onthe Island’s cultural activities, unique beaches, lobster suppers, craftspeople,and museums and galleries. This edition features a new chapter on dining,recognizing the growing quality of the Island’s culinary attractions. Thereare also chapters on outdoor activities, such as golfing, cycling, hiking andcottage life.

JOCELYNE LLOYD is a copy editor for PEI’s Journal Pioneer and afreelance writer. A former lifeguard, she is an enthusiastic fan of the Island’smany wonderful sand beaches.

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The Nova Scotia Colourguide8th EditionThe completely revised and updated 8th edition of the NovaScotia Colourguide offers independent local experts who cover allthe best attractions and features of this east coast province

The Nova Scotia Colourguide is written by independent local contributorswho highlight the province’s best features and attractions. The emphasis ison culture, heritage, natural features and attractions, and outdooradventure. This fully revised and updated edition adds chapters on publicand seasonal gardens and surfing.

COLLEEN ABDULLAH is a writer, visual communication designer andmarketing consultant. She lives in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.


FORMAC — TRAVEL• 4 1/2” X 8 1/2”• 208 pages• Colour maps and 400+ photographs• ISBN10: 0-88780-866-2• ISBN13: 978-0-88780-866-1• Replaces ISBN 0-88780-724-0• $19.95, paper with French flaps• Available

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Toronto’s Visual LegacyOfficial City Photography from 1865 to the Present

Steve MacKinnon, Karen Teeple and Michele Dale

A stunning look at Toronto's history from 1856 to the present with morethan 100 images selected by city archivists.

STEVE MACKINNON, KAREN TEEPLE and MICHELE DALE work atthe City of Toronto Archives.

Ignatieff’s World Updated Iggy Goes to Ottawa

Denis Smith

A revised and updated political biography of the new leader of the federalLiberal party.

DENIS SMITH has written definitive books about Liberal cabinet ministerWalter Gordon and Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker. He hashad a distinguished career as a professor of Canadian politics and universityadministrator.

Canada’s Universities Go GlobalEdited by Roopa Desai Trilokekar, Glen A. Jones and Adrian Shubert

Canada’s universities are expected to be increasingly “international” and toparticipate in a global knowledge economy. In this innovative book, leadingCanadian and international scholars focus on the implications of globalizingtendencies for university faculty and students — and for taxpayers who foota large share of the costs of Canadian universities.

ROOPA DESAI TRILOKEKAR is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education, YorkUniversity. GLEN A. JONES is Ontario Research Chair in Postsecondary EducationPolicy and Measurement and Associate Dean, Academic at the Ontario Institute forStudies in Education of the University of Toronto. ADRIAN SHUBERT is Associate Vice-President International, York University.

LORIMER — CANADIAN HISTORY• 11” x 10”• 192 pages• Colour and black-and-white photos• ISBN10: 1-55277-408-2• ISBN13: 978-1-55277-408-3• $45.00, hardcover• Available

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