Twelve-year-old Emily must hold down her job working twelve-hour days in a garment factory in order to keep from starving. A story that includes historical interludes about the working conditions in factories at the turn of the century.
A collection of eight stories reflecting the gritty optimism of the Chinese who overcame prejudice and adversity to build a unique place for themselves in North America.
An illustrated collection of five stories by Canadian author Robert Munsch, including "Smelly Socks," "More Pies!" "Zoom!" "Boo!" and "The Sandcastle Contest," with accounts of how each book came to be written.
A collection of short stories in which Canadian young people interact with the eccentric and vivid figures of their communities, schools, and families.
