That Scatterbrain Booky

That Scatterbrain Booky PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545986182
Category : Canadian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
Scatterbrained, incorrigible and irrepressible - Booky will win you over in this Canadian classic set in Depression-era Toronto. It's almost 1933 and the Great Depression has hit the east end of Toronto. Booky's father can't find work; her mother is expecting another baby; the bailiff keeps threatening to evict the family from their home; and her older brother Arthur is terribly annoying. Yes, life is full of setbacks. But through the eyes of Booky Thomson the world has an energetic, rosy tinge: there are street games to play at night with the neighbourhood kids; butter and white sugar sandwiches; important talks with her Grandpa; riding the streetcar to her Aunt Susan's nut and candy shop; and an oh-so-special afternoon at the talking picture show. And soon, soon, she knows her parents will stop fighting, her hunger pangs will subside, and her family will laugh again. With nostalgic black-and-white photos from the era throughout, this treasure of a book offers an authentic, poignant glimpse into one family's struggle to stay together when the world around them was falling apart.

That Scatterbrain Booky

That Scatterbrain Booky PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545986182
Category : Canadian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
Scatterbrained, incorrigible and irrepressible - Booky will win you over in this Canadian classic set in Depression-era Toronto. It's almost 1933 and the Great Depression has hit the east end of Toronto. Booky's father can't find work; her mother is expecting another baby; the bailiff keeps threatening to evict the family from their home; and her older brother Arthur is terribly annoying. Yes, life is full of setbacks. But through the eyes of Booky Thomson the world has an energetic, rosy tinge: there are street games to play at night with the neighbourhood kids; butter and white sugar sandwiches; important talks with her Grandpa; riding the streetcar to her Aunt Susan's nut and candy shop; and an oh-so-special afternoon at the talking picture show. And soon, soon, she knows her parents will stop fighting, her hunger pangs will subside, and her family will laugh again. With nostalgic black-and-white photos from the era throughout, this treasure of a book offers an authentic, poignant glimpse into one family's struggle to stay together when the world around them was falling apart.

As Ever, Booky

As Ever, Booky PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545986205
Category : Canadian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Book Description
Booky has matured since we first met her, but her spunk and humour remain in this final book of this beloved series! Booky is back! Ever since she "romped through the Depression on her skinny legs", she has delighted readers with her feistiness and nerve. In this last book of the popular series, Booky finishes high school and lands her first job. She meets Lucy Maud Montgomery and begins her own writing career. No longer the scatterbrain she was in her younger years, Booky navigates through adolescence, falls in love and moves gracefully into adulthood. This lovely reissue, with its updated look, will find its way into the hearts and minds of a whole new generation of Booky fans!

Booky

Booky PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780590124867
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498

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Book Description
Beatrice Thomson doesn't mind her funny nickname. It makes her feel special, which is important when you're the middle child: not the smartest, or the best-looking, or a boy. The Depression years are hard ones, with her father out of work and the family struggling to make ends meet. But irrepressible Booky, with her big imagination and even bigger plans, can tackle anything. A sharp-eyed kid can find plenty to see and do without spending a cent. Even if it does get her into scrapes!

Alligator Pie

Alligator Pie PDF Author: Dennis Lee
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443442151
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Book Description
A slice of Alligator Pie—sized for little ones! One of the best loved Canadian poems of all time, “Alligator Pie” established Dennis Lee’s reputation as “Canada’s Father Goose” when it appeared in his classic poetry collection of the same name in 1974. Now Lee's timeless rhyme is paired with striking artwork by Sandy Nichols, winner of a nationwide competition to find the perfect illustrator for the iconic poem. This special 40th anniversary edition will stand up to re-readings for years to come and is a must-have for every baby and preschooler's library.

A Place for Margaret

A Place for Margaret PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780590736657
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Book Description
It's lonely having TB and being stuck on her aunt and uncle's farm, away from all her friends and family-until Starr comes along. Once she loses her fear of the big horse, she knows she has a friend for life.

The Margaret Trilogy

The Margaret Trilogy PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780439947732
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 430

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Book Description
The classic trilogy from a beloved author, now available for the first time in one volume. When Margaret is sent to her aunt and uncle's farm to recover from tuberculosis she must overcome being away from her friends and family. Gradually, she finds her place and makes a fast friend in Starr, the big Clydesdale. Beloved children's author Bernice Thurman Hunter fills her Margaret stories with the warmth and humour of her own childhood and provides a vivid account of small-town life in the 1920s. Included in the Margaret trilogy are:A Place For Margaret: Set in the summer of 1925, Margaret is recovering from tuberculosis at her aunt and uncle's farm in Ontario. She misses her friends and family, until Starr the Clydesdale comes along. Once she loses her fear of the big horse, Margaret knows she has a friend for life and begins to enjoy being on the farm. But one day, she is forced to make a choice between her two families.Margaret in the Middle: In 1927, thirteen-year-old Margaret is thoroughly involved in life on the farm and finds out more about the ups and downs of life. She discovers a jealous streak when her sister comes to visit. When Margaret breaks her leg, she recuperates at her parents' new home in the city, where she finds herself "in the middle," enjoying her family and new surroundings, yet missing her life on the farm.Margaret on Her Way: Margaret, now 15, has been at boarding school in the town of Shelburne. She's determined to become a veterinarian, but struggles to find a balance between having fun with her new friends and studying. Once again, her love for Starr carries her through, and Margaret graduates as valedictorian and is really on her way...

Quest for the Spark

Quest for the Spark PDF Author: Tom Sniegoski
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054514101X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Book Description
As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.

Haunted Canada 2

Haunted Canada 2 PDF Author: Pat Hancock
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439961226
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Book Description
Spine-chilling tales from across the country! Strange disappearances, unexplained accidents and grisly ghosts! Following the success of Haunted Canada, this second volume collects more frightening Canadian tales. Whether you're looking for a spooky Halloween story, something scary to read by the campfire, or a peek at the darker side of Canada, Haunted Canada 2 is sure to send shivers down your spine! Young readers will learn some of Canada's history and geography as they devour hair-raising reports of mysterious creatures, ghosts, UFOs and more!

The Dragon Players

The Dragon Players PDF Author: Frank Cammuso
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606106269
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127

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Book Description
Artie King and his Camelot Middle School friends, Percy and Wayne, enter the annual Dragon Duel robot tournament to earn a much-needed three hundred dollars, then must decide whether or not to cheat

With Love from Booky

With Love from Booky PDF Author: Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545986199
Category : Depressions
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Book Description
Booky is turning thirteen and life is ever-changing! Once again, she counts on her humour and wit to help her survive the growing pains. The irrepressible Booky is back! She's growing up and getting into more scrapes than ever -- sneaking into a show, telling ghost stories to scare the daylights out of little kids, getting fired from her first babysitting job, and more. It's also a year of firsts for her: first pair of shorts(!), first crush, first date, and her first experience with death. And to top it off, money is still tight and her parents still argue. How will she survive the growing pains? As always there is the warm side of Booky, the side that cherishes her grandfather and her Aunt Aggie--the Booky that will hold her family together even through the hardest times.