Books for Children & Teens
When the Dikes Breached
For sixteen-year-old Klara, a devastating flood reveals a dark family secret. It is February 1953 in the Netherlands and Klara is expected to marry the son of a prominent farmer. In this small island community, steeped in tradition, the Church controls the lives of its citizens but Klara longs to escape for adventure on far away shores. When a spring tide merges with a brutal northwestern storm it causes the dikes to breach, unleashing death and destruction that will expose a dark family secret.
For sixteen-year-old Klara, a devastating flood reveals a dark family secret. It is February 1953 in the Netherlands and Klara is expected to marry the son of a prominent farmer. In this small island community, steeped in tradition, the Church controls the lives of its citizens but Klara longs to escape for adventure on far away shores. When a spring tide merges with a brutal northwestern storm it causes the dikes to breach, unleashing death and destruction that will expose a dark family secret.
"Informative historical fiction written in a quaint, entertaining style" - Kirkus Review
Awesome Wildlife Defenders
A young reader novel, is the story of eleven-year-old Rebecca, who is struggling with panic attacks. Life becomes complicated when her eccentric class teacher teams her up with Cedar, on a project about the endangered northern spotted owl. While working together on the project, Rebecca discovers that Cedar is kind and a talented artist and not weird at all. When Cedar’s grandfather learns about their work on endangered species, he takes them to the Raptors Centre to watch a flying demonstration. Rebecca feels a touch of magic when the great horned owl flies down and lands on her wrist. Is it possible that this unforgettable moment will help her cope with any future panic attacks? The endangered species project brings all the students together when they sew and sell felt owlets.
A young reader novel, is the story of eleven-year-old Rebecca, who is struggling with panic attacks. Life becomes complicated when her eccentric class teacher teams her up with Cedar, on a project about the endangered northern spotted owl. While working together on the project, Rebecca discovers that Cedar is kind and a talented artist and not weird at all. When Cedar’s grandfather learns about their work on endangered species, he takes them to the Raptors Centre to watch a flying demonstration. Rebecca feels a touch of magic when the great horned owl flies down and lands on her wrist. Is it possible that this unforgettable moment will help her cope with any future panic attacks? The endangered species project brings all the students together when they sew and sell felt owlets.
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The books below are out of print, but are still available at your local library, used bookstores, as e-books and from the author.
'A Time to Choose',
Y.A. novel historical fiction Published in 1995 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria, BC ISBN 1-55143-045-2 
'A Light in the Dunes',
Y.A. novel Published in 1997 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria, BC ISBN 1-55143-085-1 |
'When the War is Over',
Y.A. novel historical fiction Published in 2002 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria, BC ISBN 1-55143-240-4 
'Hero', an Orca young reader
Published in 2003 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria BC ISBN 1-55143-251-X |
'Daughter of Light',
an Orca young reader Published in 2001 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria BC ISBN 1-55143-179-3 |
'The Paper Wagon',
an Orca Echoes Published in 2005 by Orca Book Publishers in Victoria BC ISBN 1-55143-356-7 |