"I want kids to lose themselves in the worlds I create and recognize themselves in my characters."
Rescue in the Rockies
For Janey, spending a few days before Christmas in Banff, Alberta with her grandmother wouldn't be so bad. The problem is, Granny's new beau, Charlie's there, and Charlie's invited his annoying grandson Max to come along too.
The other problem? Janey's being sucked into the past again and she can't figure out why, even when Max accidentally comes along too.
Bike Thief
To repay a debt, Nick learns to steal bikes, but the stakes keep growing and so does the violence.
Can Nick save himself and the other kids?
Room Enough for Daisy
Daisy's birthday is coming up and she needs a bigger bedroom for all the presents on her list.
Based on a central European folktale.
Rescue at Fort Edmonton
Janey doesn't want to spend a summer visiting her grandmother in Edmonton.
But during a trip to historical Fort Edmonton Park, Janey tumbles into Alberta's past
and learns she must stop a disaster.
Rescue at Fort Edmonton Novel Study Guide
This free, downloadable novel study guide offers teachers background
information, historical context, exercises and lesson suggestions.
