Young Adult Fiction — Review

Canada 13 Special - Climb on Board
13 Tales for Canadian Kids

by Olive Strand
Self published, 2009
ISBN 978-0-981310-50-3
$29.95, 338 pp, ages 8 – 11
ollie5@sympatico.ca

This anthology comprises thirteen stories, one set in each of Canada's provinces and territories. Each story is illustrated with photographs and clipart, including the provincial/territorial flower and flag, notable landmarks and a map. As well as telling an imaginative story, the author has incorporated facts about the setting into each narrative, and included a set of questions for teacher use at the back of the volume. Also included is a list of websites where additional factual information about Canada can be found. The stories could be read aloud and discussed in a middle grade elementary school classroom, or used for independent reading by students.

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