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Cantique des plaines
Par Nancy Huston. 1993
Quatre générations d'une famille d'immigrants, les Sterling, ont pris souche dans les plaines de l'Alberta. Quand commence ce roman, Paddon…
vient de mourir. Et c'est à ce grand-père adoré, fils de pionniers en terre indienne, que la narratrice, Paula, adresse un ample récit en forme d'adieu. Combat des livres 2010.Great stories from the Prairies
Par Birk Sproxton. 2000
Prairie writing forms a literary landscape as abundant as the ranchlands, farm fields, forests and cityscapes it portrays. Includes stories…
by Sandra Birdsell, Bonnie Burnard, Sharon Butala, F.P. Grove, Margaret Laurence, W.O. Mitchell, Sinclair Ross, Carol Shields, W.D. Valgardson, Guy Vanderhaeghe, and Rudy Wiebe. 2000.A quiet strength (A Prairie legacy. #3.)
Par Janette Oke. 1999
When Virginia and Jonathan marry, Virginia looks forward to a quiet wedded life. But trials and disappointments await the couple…
as first Jonathan's grandmother moves in, then the troubled daughter of Virginia's dear friend Jenny. Sequel to "A Searching Heart"; followed by "Like gold refined"(DC23963). For senior high and older readers. 1999. (A Prairie legacy ; 3)It's hardly worth talkin' if you're goin' to tell the truth
Par Ted Stone. 1987
Sparky introduces the reader to the best story tellers in Deer River: Ruby Maxwell, the town historian; Tom Hannah, the…
wily horse trader; and Grandpa Anderson. All tell surprising whoppers about small town and rural life. c1987.Dust-ship glory: based on a true story
Par Andreas Schroeder. 1986
In the heart of the Canadian dustbowl, Tom Sukanen builds himself an ocean-going cargo steamer. Tension mounts as the local…
authorities and the RCMP are pressed to stop Tom's madness. Some strong language. 1986.Sowing seeds in Danny
Par Nellie L McClung. 1910
Set in the Prairies in the very early 1900's, the story centres on the very capable daughter, Pearl, of a…
poor family. With a sense of Christian honour and openness, she changes the attitudes of people she meets, including a harsh landlord and his wife. All the while she strives to be a role model for her younger brother Danny. 1910.Wild geese
Par Martha Ostenso. 1961
Who has seen the wind
Par W. O Mitchell, William Kurelek. 1947
Ticket to Curlew
Par Celia Barker Lottridge. 1992
In 1915, 10-year-old Sam moves from Iowa to Alberta. At first, he views his new home as a lonely and…
barren land, but in time, he discovers that it is both wondrous and frightening. Followed by "Wings to fly". Grades 5-8. 1992.The fourth archangel
Par Sharon Butala. 1992
This is the third novel in a series of loosely connected books that examine aspects of life in Saskatchewan. Following…
the depiction of homesteaders in Gates of the Sun (DC23037) and that of country women in Luna (DC11574), this story concerns the town of Ordeal. Poor weather, overfarming and hard economic times are forcing many inhabitants to move away, while others are experiencing strange apparitions, disturbing dreams and spiritual visitations. A magical, heartfelt characterization of a Prairie town in turmoil. 1992.Spin out (Series Canada)
Par Martyn Godfrey. 1984
When Marc sees an empty police car sitting at the side of the road, he knows that something is very…
wrong. For junior and senior high readers. Reading level, grade 4. Grade I braille.So wild a dream (Pacesetters)
Par Christopher Florentz. 1977
Set during the American Revolution. General Cornwallis questions Beth Ferguson about the Southbridge Spy. If she gives his name, she…
will lose the man she loves. If she does not give his name, the British will hang her. Grade I braille. For junior high readers. 1977.House of laughs
Par Lisa Eisenberg. 1980
When the Sky Ride at the Superama Park collapses, Laura Brewster, an investigator for the Atco Insurance Company, is called.…
Within hours, there is a murder directly linked to the accident. 1980. (Laura Brewster book)Pauline: the Indian poet
Par Lorraine Devorski. 1986
Pauline Johnson, born in 1862, was a Mohawk Indian who became a famous poet. The focus of her work was…
Indian legends and traditions. (Operation literacy series II ; reading level C)The Acadians
Par Jeff Richards. 1986
Thomas D'Arcy McGee: a father of Confederation
Par Jeff Richards. 1986
McGee moved from Ireland to Canada in 1857. He became a Member of Parliament and supported Confederation. He was murdered…
in 1868 because of his opposition to the Fenians. 1986. (Operation literacy series ; reading level C)The story of Nellie McClung
Par Anne Monaghan. 1986
In the early 1900s, Nellie McClung fought for women's rights, especially the right to vote. She was elected to the…
Provincial Government of Alberta in 1921 and served for 5 years. Grade I braille. 1986. (Operation literacy series ; reading level C)Tom Thomson: the man and his legend
Par Lorraine Devorski. 1986
Timothy Eaton (Operation literacy series ; #reading level C)
Par Carolyn Barnes. 1981
Cowboys don't cry
Par Marilyn Halvorson. 1984