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University of Manitoba

Cm Magazine Profiles: Jo Ellen Bogart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Jo Ellen Bogart is a well-known Canadian children's writer. This is a profile of her from an interview in 2001. The bibliography lists her books up until then, with some links to reviews.
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University of Manitoba

Cm Magazine Profiles: Richard Scrimger

For Students 3rd - 8th
Richard Scrimger, a Canadian writer, has written a number of humourous books for children. This is a profile of his life from an interview in 1998. The bibliography lists his books up until then, with some links to reviews.
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University of Manitoba

Cm Magazine Profiles: Rachna Gilmore

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rachna Gilmore is a well-known Canadian children's writer. Originally from India, she became fascinated with Anne of Green Gables as a young girl and this sparked her interest in becoming a writer. This is an interview with her from...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Library Digital Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
Full e-books of over 2,100 texts, including a wide range of both literature and history. You can browse by either subject or author, and search the texts from a variety of perspectives. There is even a section of texts for younger...
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University of Manitoba

Cm Magazine Profiles: Joe Mc Lellan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to the world of 'Nanabosho' and his author! Find out about Joe's life and what led him to create this aboriginal series of books which children and adults alike find so appealing!
Website
Other

Mem Fox

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read all about favorite author Mem Fox in this very comprehensive website. Features her biography, her books and some stories even read aloud.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Coretta Scott King Award Winners, 2002 Current

For Students 9th - 10th
A short list of winners of the Coretta Scott King Award in children's literature. Includes award-winning authors and illustrators since 2002.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Lucy Fitch Perkins

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site features links to the full text of seven novels for young readers by Lucy Fitch Perkins: The Belgian Twins, The Dutch Twins, The Eskimo Twins, The French Twins, The Japanese Twins, The Scotch Twins, and The Swiss Twins.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Johanna Spyri

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides links to the full text of Johanna Spyri's novel Cornelli and eleven stories for young readers.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Eleanor H. Porter

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site features links to the full text of ten novels for young readers by Eleanor H. Porter: Across the Years, Dawn, Just David, Mary Marie, Miss Billy, Miss Billy Married, Miss Billy's Decision, Oh, Money! Money!, Pollyanna, and...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Maniac Magee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Meyers' Rebellion' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Meyers' Rebellion", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, is the third novel in a series about the Meyers family, set in 1837-1838. This book sees finds the boys in the family joining the Upper Canada Rebellion under William Lyon...
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Savage River' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Savage River: Seventy-One Days with Simon Fraser", an historical novel by Marjorie Wilkins Campbell, begins in 1808 and follows Simon Fraser and his group of Voyageurs as they travel on the Fraser River in British Columbia. This...
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Virginia Tech

The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Bull's Eye Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Bull's Eye by Sarah N. Harvey is about a girl's discovery that her aunt was really her birth mother. She runs away to learn the truth about her family history and has many experiences, both good and bad. In the end, she and the aunt who...
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Other

Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Perilous Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Perilous Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1793 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of two brothers into adulthood. This teacher's guide has a book summary, chapter discussion guides...
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Other

Connie Brummel Crook: 'The Hungry Year' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
"The Hungry Year", an historical novel by Connie Brummel Crook, begins in 1787 and is set in what is now Ontario. It follows the life of a Loyalist pioneer family that has fled into Canada. This teacher's guide has a book summary,...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Bull Rider Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Layne's father was killed while riding a bull and his mother wants him nowhere near them. But Layne practices without her knowledge. This teacher's guide for Bull Rider by Marilyn Halvorson includes a book summary, discussion topics and...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Don Freeman

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This Web English Teacher site features links to some of Don Freeman's work. Use this online resource to learn more about "Corduroy," and "Dadelion," through the links provided.
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Other

Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Literature Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the world of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." This site is filled with interactive technology activities.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Beverly Cleary

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Web English Teacher site provides links to lesson plans, learning activities and other resources for classes reading Beverly Cleary'sbooks, including Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sid Fleischman Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Delve into the life and work of Sid Fleischman when you explore the links found within this resource. These links provide lesson plans, activities and more.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'See No Evil' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
See No Evil by Diane Young follows two youth who accidentally witness a gang beating. Afraid for their own safety, they struggle with whether to tell the police. Then they themselves are threatened and one of them is attacked. This...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Spoiled Rotten' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...