Monthly Archives: June 2014

How to Fix a Lie by Nancy Wilcox Richards This is a GREAT middle grade novel about a very important topic: lying and telling stories. Abby is excited because the end of school is coming within a month. She is … Continue reading →

Bioethics in Canada: A Philosophical Introduction By: Carol Collier and Rachel Haliburton This is an all-Canadian book about Bioethics for undergraduate students like other. There are many American Bioethics books, but very few Canadian ones that are as good as … Continue reading →

What We Hide By Marthe Jocelyn This is novel is written by a successful, award-winning novelist right from Stratford, Ontario where I live. The story is well-written and it is well-paced. It is unique in that it is written indifferent … Continue reading →

Morven and the Horse Clan By Luanne Armstrong This is a great young adult fiction novel. It is inspiring and mesmerizing and kids of all ages will absolutely love it. This novel is a bit apocalyptic in tone in that … Continue reading →

The Dolphin Way: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Motivated Kids Without Turning into a Tiger By: Shimi K. Kang How many of us have overbooked our kids in so many activities that we are spinning and stressed … Continue reading →

Beautiful Goodbye By: Nancy Runstedler This is a GREAT novel for kids eight through thirteen. It is very well-written and captivating. It will stretch the imagination of all readers. Maggie’s life is quite difficult. She has to face quite a … Continue reading →

The Third Eye Mahtab Narsimham This is a unique novel about Indian mythology from a native of Mumbai. The novel is unique in setting. It will take the reader to unexpected places. The scenes and plot are riveting and have … Continue reading →

More Joy in Heaven By Morley Callaghan This book is one of the GREAT’s by a Canadian author. It is very hard to read and to get through though! I found it moving in places, but also a bit boring. … Continue reading →