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by (author) Maxine Trottier

Publisher
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780439948982
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $5.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7

Description

Read fascinating biographies of five heroic Canadians who have confronted danger or adversity in brave, resourceful and admirable ways. Included are Madeleine de Vercheres, 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.

About the author

Maxine Trottier is a prolific writer of books for young people. Born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on May 3, 1950, she moved to Windsor, Ontario in Canada with her family ten years later. In 1974 she became a Canadian citizen. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario.Maxine spent 31 years working as an educator in elementary classrooms, guiding children toward literacy. The students in her class, who of course thought of her only as their teacher, saw each step in the creation of a new work. They heard the unillustrated story, saw the roughs, and were the first to view the finished book.Maxine lives with her husband William and their two Yorkies, Ceilidh and Moon. They divide their year between Port Stanley, Ontario on Lake Erie, and Newman s Cove, Newfoundland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Both are wonderful places to write.

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Awards

  • Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
  • Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year

Librarian Reviews

Canadian Heroes (Scholastic Canada Biographies)

A glimpse of our history through fascinating biographies of five Canadians who have confronted adversity in resourceful and admirable ways: Madeleine de Verchères, Dr. Norman Bethune, Sergeant Tommy Prince, Terry Fox and Roberta Bondar. Includes photos and illustrations.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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