Teachers ...
Discover these family friendly books recommended by your peers
Our books have been discovered by many teachers the world over and we are aware of many teachers in Canada and the USA who either utilize numerous books in their classrooms and/or read them aloud to their classes. We've also heard of our books being on ALR lists. We hope you have a few minutes to discover our popular, entertaining and educational books, too.
Our books contain NO sex or graphic violence and by today's lax standards, NO swearing! This list is set out from youngest to oldest reader although all our books are also read by adults, who make up approx. 50% of our readership!
Moonbeam Series - two fairy stories set in Fairyland, a fantasy set in a land among the stars where fairies and leprechauns become moonbeam riders so they can help Earth children solve their problems. There are many old-fashioned lessons about respecting elders, appreciating your friends, having confidence in yourself, etc. Fun and non-scarey read-aloud books for G1-3 with G2 vocabulary.
Lizzie Series - set in early 19th century England during the Napoleonic Wars, Industrial Revolution and Age of Steam. The main characters progress from juveniles (ages 8-12 in Book 1), to young adults (ages 12-16 in Books 2-3) and as adults on the brink of exciting new lives in Book 4. They are superb read-aloud books for G3-7, Book 1 has been reported to be recommended reading for 1st Year Univ. English Lit at UVIC, Malaspina, Camosun and UNBC. Educational, inspirational and entertaining. Approx. G9 vocab.
Victoria Chronicles - trilogy of novels set in real history from 1900-1919 with approx. 70% real characters from the Pacific Northwest. These books are as close to fiction as novels can be. They are the first novels to be endorsed by the Victoria Archives. Books 1 and 2 are Canadian Bestsellers and Book 3 won an Independent Publisher (IPPY) Gold Medal in 2007.
These books are utilized in numerous schools across Canada and USA. Some historical events covered are the Canadian Gold Rushes, end of whaling industry on Pacific Coast, WW1, Prohibition, rum running on Pacific Coast and Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19. No swearing. Real history, events and characters. Approx. G9 vocab.
Whispers Across Time - another historical novel set in 1916 but with more frivolous content being written to mainly entertain the reader although there is a great deal of real historical content. Oliver Ryan, is a lonely and bored journalist from Seattle, WA who works in 1916 Victoria, BC. One night he is mysteriously drawn to the Ross Bay Cemetery where he meets some of the resident spirits. He soon realizes they have had some fun with him turning him into a mortal angel. He is given a Guardian Angel and learns he can time-travel, do good deeds, and talk to ghosts from different periods of history. A wonderful (platonic) romance with a female teacher from present day, Everett, WA, adds a modern setting with Oliver discovering modern times and new problems (including TVs and remote controls). Entertaining and historical. Approx. G9 vocab.- Suitable for teens.
Invite the author(s) to visit your school in Victoria, BC area.
Joyce is also an experienced publisher willing to share her knowledge of over 10 years.
Minimal fees apply dependant on distance travelled.
Contact the authors for more details or call Joyce direct at 250-477-0192.
