Best Selling Books by Maxine Trottier

A CCBC Our Choice book. The letter was signed by Czar Nicholas, himself. He was asking her to perform once more for his ailing son. Though her days on the stage were behind her, Anna Pavlova had no choice. She would have to dance for Prince Alexis. Or would she? Perhaps, for the greatest dancer in all of Russia, the answer lay in the old gypsy woman''s carved, wooden heart. Anna Pavlova was once the greatest ballerina in all of Russia. Now, she spends her days dancing alone. So, when Czar Nicholas pleads with her to perform for his ailing son, she must put aside her fear of reappearing in public. She must hope there is enough skill left in her dance to encourage the boy to live. As Anna hastens to her sleigh, an old gypsy woman presses a carved wooden heart into her hand. "Look into your own face tonight and choose how to give your gift." she says. With the strange words still ringing in her ears, Anna rides into the wintry night where a mysterious encounter is about to take place. Maxine Trottier and Victoria Bersichevsky bring a perfect blend of history and fantasy to life. Set on the eve of the Russian Revolution, Pavlova''s Gift is a poignant tale of generosity and promise.

The Maple Leaf flag is a powerful symbol. Take a heartfelt look at what it means to everyday Canadian citizens. Emotional text, beautiful illustrations, and sidebars that add fascinating details and facts about the history of our flag make this book perfect for the classroom or for anyone who simply loves this great country.

Read fascinating biographies of five heroic Canadians who have confronted danger or adversity in brave, resourceful and admirable ways. Included are Madeleine de Verchères, the young defender of the family fort in New France; Dr. Norman Bethune, the innovative surgeon of war-torn Spain and China; Sergeant Tommy Prince, whose daring exploits made him the most decorated Native Canadian soldier; Terry Fox and his inspirational Marathon of Hope for cancer research; and Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian explorer of space.

Meet five outstanding Canadian artists who reveal our country through their magnificent works of art. Learn about the lives of five renowned Canadian artists whose paintings represent Canada, each in a very different style. Loaded with full colour illustrations and photographs, this book includes the biographies of Cornelius Kreighoff, who recorded 19th century life in Quebec, and Tom Thomson, who glorified the woodlands of northern Ontario. Also featured are Emily Carr, the west coast impressionist; Alex Colville, the east coast magic realist; and Kenojuak Ashevak, the celebrated Inuit printmaker. Canadian Artists includes a table of contents, full colour art including five full-page paintings, 15 colour illustrations, and more than 20 photographs.This book is perfect for curriculum use in both art and social studies.

Les dix récits rassemblés dans ce roman relatent les événements qui sont survenus durant la période des fêtes, après que les héroïnes des romans de la collection Cher Journal eurent terminé d''écrire leur journal intime. Il n''est toutefois pas nécessaire d''avoir lu les autres livres de la collection ou de connaître les héroïnes pour comprendre et apprécier les récits du présent ouvrage.

Les dix récits rassemblés dans ce roman relatent les événements qui sont survenus durant la période des fêtes, après que les héroïnes des romans de la collection Cher Journal eurent terminé d''écrire leur journal intime. Il n''est toutefois pas nécessaire d''avoir lu les autres livres de la collection ou de connaître les héroïnes pour comprendre et apprécier les récits du présent ouvrage.

When the young ones cannot sleep, we tell a story. When I first heard it I was only a kit, all warm and sleepy in the den, my belly filled with mother''s milk. But I remembered, and so I pass it on. The tale of Fortress Louisbourg began in 1713 on Cape Breton Island. What was a prized French fishing settlement became one of the mightiest fortresses in the New World. Over time Native Canadians, the French, and the English have each called the place home. France and Britain have battled for it, and both have possessed it. The ravages of time and history took their toll, but Fortress Louisbourg stands today, restored to its former majesty and open to thousands of visitors each year. In such a setting, stories naturally take root and grow. But one in particular has been repeated by those who claim to have seen a fox dancing with a cat inside the fortress walls. It could well be true for, through time and change, there have always been foxes in this place.

In English and Gaelic, "Heartsong" tells the story of a fiddle passed down through four generations. From father to son, who built the fiddle together, from that son to his daughter, from that daughter to her daughter, and from her daughter to a new toddler in the family--and all the events it attended throughout those years. Full color.

While visiting her grandmother for the summer in Vancouver, Mary, a young girl from the prairies, befriends her neighbor Mr. Hiroshi, and helps him with his garden. When Mr. Hiroshi is interned because of his Japanese ancestry, Mary promises to take care of his garden.

Au XVIIe siècle, Hélène St-Onge doit, à treize ans, quitter la France et voyager jusqu''au Nouveau Monde avec sa sur, une Fille du Roy. Mais celle-ci ne survit pas au voyage et Hélène se retrouve seule. La vie en Nouvelle-France est difficile; les hivers y sont rigoureux et les attaques iroquoises, fréquentes. Que lui réserve le destin? Ce magnifique livre à l''aspect ancien et à couverture rigide comprend un signet-ruban.

See below for English description. Après que son village a été anéanti par une tribu ennemie, Geneviève Aubuchon, une orpheline abenakise, est adoptée par une famille québécoise. Elle s''inquiète beaucoup au sujet de son frère aîné, qui s''est joint à une autre tribu abénakise afin d''aider les Français à defendre la colonie contre les Anglais. Le pire est à venir puisque la bataille des plaines d''Abraham semble imminente. After her village was destroyed by an enemy tribe, Geneviève Aubuchon, an Abenaki orphan, is adopted by a Quebec family. She worries a lot about her older brother, who joined another Abenaki tribe to help the French defend the colony against the English. But the worst is yet to come as the Battle of the Plains of Abraham seems imminent.Original title: The Death of My Country

Joséphine, une jeune métisse de treize ans, décrit dans son journal intime les faits marquants de sa vie à Batoche pendant une période sombre de l''histoire du Canada. Joséphine raconte les espoirs et les déceptions des Métis qui, menés par Louis Riel, tentent d''obtenir la reconnaissance de leurs droits. La jeune fille témoigne des événements troublants ayant mené à la bataille de Batoche et des conséquences tragiques qui en ont découlées. Inquiète du sort de ceux qu''elle aime, elle fait face aux épreuves avec beaucoup de sagesse et de sang-froid.

Les dix récits rassemblés dans ce roman relatent les événements qui sont survenus durant la période des fêtes, après que les héroïnes des romans de la collection Cher Journal eurent terminé d''écrire leur journal intime. Il n''est toutefois pas nécessaire d''avoir lu les autres livres de la collection ou de connaître les héroïnes pour comprendre et apprécier les récits du présent ouvrage.

Les dix récits rassemblés dans ce roman relatent les événements qui sont survenus durant la période des fêtes, après que les héroïnes des romans de la collection Cher Journal eurent terminé d''écrire leur journal intime.

This fictional story of a young girls courage sets the stage for the heroism that made Laura Secord a household name. When her cow, Peg, wanders off one day Laura follows her and soon finds herself deep in the forest. Peg dies giving birth and Laura struggles to bring the newborn calf home safely. The final pages include factual information about one of Canada''s best knownhistorical figures.

The first Dear Canada featuring a First Nations diarist, The Death of My Country is set at a pivotal point in Canada''s history -- the war between Britain and France for control of New France. Geneviève Aubuchon is born into an Abenaki tribe but is orphaned when another tribe destroys her village. She and her brother are taken to a convent in Québec.While Geneviève gradually adapts to her new life with the sisters, her older brother runs away to rejoin the Abenaki. Geneviève fears for his life when he joins the First Nations allies who are helping defend Québec against the British siege of the city and the attack on the Plains of Abraham. Author Maxine Trottier frequently participates in historical re-enactments. Her hobby has provided her with an opportunity to research and experience this key time in Canada''s history.

The first authorized biography written specifically for young readers! First published in 2005 in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox: A Story of Hope was created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family, and is the first authorized biography of Terry Fox written specifi cally for young readers. Many young Canadians may have heard of Terry Fox, butdon''t know the whole story. With more school children than ever participating in the annual Terry Fox Run, this is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to talk about the legacy and life of one of Canada''s greatest heros. Dozens of colour photographs and simple text combine to tell Terry Fox''s story-from his early years as a boy who grew up loving sports and determined to fi nish what he started, through his treatment for cancer and the loss of his leg, to his historic run to raise money for cancer research. His story continues to inspire millions of people around the world, and the foundation carrying his name raises millions of dollars every year. The author''s royalties and a matching donation from Scholastic will go to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Les dix récits rassemblés dans ce roman relatent les événements qui sont survenus durant la période des fêtes, après que les héroïnes des romans de la collection Cher Journal eurent terminé d''écrire leur journal intime. [Résumé de l''éditeur].

A young girl watches as the Métis life she knows is threatened by conflict and the men in her family are called to action by Louis Riel, the charismatic leader of the North West Resistance. Tension grips Batoche, Saskatchewan in 1885. Many Métis moved here after the 1870 Riel Rebellion in Manitoba left them disallusioned. But life in Batoche is difficult. The buffalo on which the Métis depended for generations have been hunted almost to extinction, and the coming of white settlers poses a threat to their traditional way of life. The Métis want title to their land, but the government has delayed for years. Promises are no longer enough . . . and talk of a second uprising is in the air. Thirteen-year-old Josephine finds herself torn over her feelings about the Resistance: she is worried for her brother, who is eager to fight; for her father, who prefers a peaceful solution; for Edmond Swift Fox, her friend, whom she loves and will eventually marry; and for Louis Riel, the leader whose efforts to help the Métis preserve their way of life are actions she grows to respect and admire. Through Josephine''s faithful diary entries, the reader is transported into this pivotal moment in Canadian history -- the time leading up to the defeat of the Métis and the allied First Nations forces at Batoche, the execution of Louis Riel, and the growing tensions between English Canada and French Canada.