Norman Bethune is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a doctor who devoted his life to helping others. Bethune's fame in Canada has resulted from his status as a hero in the People's Republic of China. While there, he worked with doctors and students of medicine in war zones passing on...

Terry Fox is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Terry Fox (1958-1981) was an active teenager involved in many sports. He was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. His right leg was amputated 15 centimetres (six inches) above the knee in 1977. While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the...

MichaElle Jean is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

In 1968, MichaElle Jean and her family fled Haiti to escape dictator Duvalier's regime. She came to Canada as a refugee. MichaElle worked as a journalist and broadcaster. At 48 years old, MichaElle's life changed when she was asked to be Canada's Governor...

Poundmaker is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Poundmaker (1842-1886) was a Plains Cree chief known as a peacemaker and defender of his people. He negotiated for his people when the Government of Canada wanted them to move to reserves. Poundmaker led his people in The Northwest Rebellion on 1885, always hoping for...

Emily Carr is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Emily Carr (1871-1945) is one of Canada's most honored artists. As a female artist in the 1900s, she struggled to make ends meet. Emily tried to capture Canada's spirit by painting landscapes that included Aboriginal symbols and ways of life. Today, her powerful...

Lucy Maud Montgomery is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), the creator of Anne of Green Gables and author of more than 20 books, is a household name the world over. When Maud was 21 months old, her mother died of tuberculosis and she was raised by her grandparents. As an only child...

Ein Wohlfühlroman für alle, die Lust haben, sich in eine kanadische Kleinstadt zu träumen. Für Fans von Virgin River und Northern Love

»Die Creeks, wie man die Einwohner hier liebevoll nannte, waren bekannt dafür, dass sie Fremde mit offenen Armen empfingen und jedem sofort das Gefühl gaben, dazuzugehören. Allerdings waren sie ebenfalls bekannt dafür, dass sie jemanden, der bei ihnen in Ungnade gefallen war, keine zweite Chance gaben.«

Um ihrem besten Freund James, Bürgermeister von Golden Creek, bei seinem Sozialprojekt »Human4Human« zu...

Wohlfühlroman in einer kanadischen Kleinstadt. Zwei verlorene Seelen und ein Neuanfang. Für Fans von »Virgin River« und »Northern Love«

»Ich wollte dich niemals wiedersehen, Luke. Du hast keine Ahnung, wie sehr ich mir das gewünscht habe. Und jetzt stehe ich nach fünfzehn Jahren hier und frage mich, wie es nur so lange ohne dich ausgehalten habe.«

Als die Grundschullehrerin Rita Thompson nach ihrer gescheiterten Ehe in ihre Heimatstadt Golden Creek zurückkehrt, rechnet sie nicht damit, ausgerechnet Luke Brandson über den...