Where the Crooked Lighthouse Shines
A dark, fantastical collection of narrative poems that draw on unique elements of Newfoundland and Labrador culture and folklore. Intended to be read aloud, Where the Crooked Lighthouse Shines draws on Newfoundland and Labrador’s long tradition of lyric storytelling, making whimsical use of rhyme and rhythm. Young readers will enjoy the humour in the verse while seeing how problems (even the dark and scary ones) can be resolved without losing one’s sense of playfulness and wonder.
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Jack and the Magnificent Ugly Stick
How much fun can you have with just one rubber boot?
When one goes missing, Jack and his grandmother are forced to cancel their fishing trip. However, Jack has never been one to let a setback get in the way of a good time. And once Jack gets his hands on a tall piece of driftwood and a few of Newfoundland and Labrador's most celebrated musicians, it turns out that everyone gets to have a lot of fun!
In the follow up to the acclaimed Jack and the Hurricane, join Jack as he sets out to put a smile back on his grandmother's face, and watch as his merry band grows, all to the delight of everyone in town. A heartwarming tale, Jack and the Magnificent Ugly Stick will be enjoyed by anyone who ever held an instrument in their hands or a song in their heart!
Jack and the Hurricane
Jack and the Hurricane follows young, willful Jack on his adventure to save his cousin's birthday party, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. Despite the appeals of neighbours, firefighters and even the army, Jack sets out into a world that is falling down around him, yet his determination and imagination keep him moving forward. The hurricane increases in strength and damage as Jack journeys to brighten the day for his family members. It’s a story about determination, risk and caring, all wrapped up in wind, rain, flooding and power outages.
An engaging read for children of all ages, Jack and the Hurricane is a story of family, friends and purpose that will tickle your funny bone and delight your heart.