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The Secret Self: An Exploration of Canadian Chidren's Literature Divider
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Book cover: Louise Darios - "Le Chat Alexandre : D'un Canada à l'autre"

Darios, Louise. Le Chat Alexandre : D'un Canada à l'autre. Montréal: Héritage, c1980. Katimavik.
Illustrations by Ihab Shaker.

Le chat Alexandre grew out of a radio series presented by Radio-Canada  --  his adventures began when he was their "envoyé spécial" in Brazil.

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Bill Freeman - "Shantymen of Cache Lake"


Freeman, Bill. Shantymen of Cache Lake. Toronto: James Lorimer, 1975.

Set in the lumbering days of the 1870s, this story depicts log jams, labour disputes and labour troubles with a vividness that cannot fail to keep the reader involved. Available in French as Les Hommes du chantier, translated by Sylvie de Lorimier, with collaboration by Robert Guy Scully (Saint-Lambert, Quebec: Héritage, 1980).

© James Lorimer & Co. Ltd.



Book cover: Maurice Gagnon - "Simon"


Gagnon, Maurice. Simon. Montréal: Héritage, c1975. Katimavik.

In the great Canadian hockey-story tradition: a player who stands in the shadow of his more spectacular teammates suddenly becomes "the star".

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Marie-Louise Gay - "Voyage au clair de lune"


Gay, Marie-Louise. Voyage au clair de lune. Saint-Lambert (Québec): Héritage, c1986.
Illustrations by Marie-Louise Gay.

What does happen at night when you're supposed to be sleeping? Winner of the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award. Available in English as Moonbeam on a Cat's Ear (Toronto: Stoddart, 1986).

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.



Book cover: Gordon Korman - "This Can't Be Happening at MacDonald Hall!"



Korman, Gordon. This Can't Be Happening at MacDonald Hall! Richmond Hill: Scholastic-Tab Publications, c1978.
Illustrations by Affie Mohammed.

The very first of the Bruno and Boots adventures, this book began as a grade seven writing project and gave to its author instant fame. Available in French as Bruno et Boots mènent le bal, translated by Christiane Duchesne (Montréal: Héritage, 1982).

By permission of Scholastic Canada Ltd.



Book cover: Henriette Major - "La Ville fabuleuse"



Major, Henriette. La Ville fabuleuse. Montréal: Héritage, 1982. Pour lire avec toi.
Illustrations by Suzanne Duranceau.

Part of a series of books designed for early readers, the adventures of Marco and Anik in a wonderful underground city.

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Suzanne Martel - "Nos amis robots"


Martel, Suzanne. Nos amis robots. Montréal: Héritage, c1981.
Illustrations by André Schirmer.

Two children find themselves caught in an adventure that threatens the future of the Earth. Available in English as Robot Alert, translated by Patricia Sillers (Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1985).

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Suzanne Martel - "Surréal 3000"


Martel, Suzanne. Surréal 3000. Montréal: Héritage, c1980.
Illustrations by André Schirmer.

In the year 3000, underneath the city that used to be Montreal, Luc finds a secret doorway to the outside world. Available in English as The City Under Ground, translated by Norah Smaridge (Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, c1982).

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Suzanne Martel - "Titralak: Cadet de l'espace"


Martel, Suzanne. Titralak: Cadet de l'espace. Montréal: Héritage, c1979.
Illustrations by André Schirmer.

Six cousins spend their summers imagining adventures and then living them.

Used with permission of Les Éditions Héritage Inc.


Book cover: Beverley Allinson and Barbara O'Kelly - "All Aboard! A Cross-Canada Adventure"


Allinson, Beverley; Barbara O'Kelly. All Aboard! A Cross-Canada Adventure. Toronto: Greey de Pencier Books, 1979. An Owl Book.

A cross-Canada journey told in photos and featuring a young girl making the journey all by herself. Available in French as En voiture! À la découverte du Canada, adapted by Francine de Lorimier and Louis Rémillard (Saint-Lambert, Quebec: Héritage, 1979).

© Greey de Pencier Books Inc.

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