At seventeen, Robbie McWilliams had enough of waiting to fight the Nazis. His pilot father had been prisoner of war for a few years now, and it was time to join the Royal Canadian Air Force and help end the war. With a great deal of ingenuity and with the support of his friend Chip, […]
Canadian History
Review: Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty
King John signed the Magna Carta 800 years ago. Many people, like my young teens, wonder, Who cares? Why would it matter to us? John Robson’s documentary, Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty answers this question with a whirlwind tour through history and a stirring call to action. From King Alfred’s neglected cakes and […]
Review: The Magna Charta by James Daugherty
June 15, 1215, one of the most significant days in English history, saw wicked King John sullenly sign the Magna Charta, acknowledging freedom of the people and restraining his own power. How did this all come about? How was such an evil king persuaded to restrict his own power? James Daugherty, award-winning author of the […]
Review: The Secret of Willow Castle by Lyn Cook
Eleven-year-old Henrietta Macpherson cannot seem to do anything right. Her loving but stern father is so disappointed in her wilful response to the beautiful gift from cousin John Alex that he puts it aside until Henrietta is older and also forbids her to attend the skating party in John Alex’s honor. He calmly points out […]