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Children's Fiction Pre-confederation (to 1867)

Dear Canada: A Ribbon of Shining Steel

The Railway Diary of Kate Cameron, Yale, British Columbia, 1882

by (author) Julie Lawson

Publisher
Independent Publishers Group, Scholastic Canada Ltd
Initial publish date
Jul 2015
Category
Pre-Confederation (to 1867)
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
3 to 7
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781443128148
    Publish Date
    Jul 2015
    List Price
    $14.99

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Description

Kate's father is a builder for the Canadian Pacific Railway as it snakes across the mountains and through the Fraser Canyon. Everyone is excited about the "Iron Horse", but building the railroad is a treacherous undertaking. Kate is always thinking about her father's safety, and the Accident Hospital next door is a constant reminder of the hazards the railroad brings.

Despite the danger, there is tremendous excitement surrounding the creation of the transcontinental railroad as Kate, her town, and all of Canada eagerly await its completion. Vetted by historical experts, each book in this series contains maps, numerous period illustrations, and an extensive historical note.

About the author

Julie Lawson is the author of over 30 books for children and young adults. Her critically acclaimed works have received numerous award nominations, including the Children's Book Centre Award for A Blinding Light, the Canadian Library Association Award for White Jade Tiger, and Forest of Reading Awards for Goldstone, Ghosts of the Titanic, A Ribbon of Shining Steel, and many more. Her YA novels include White Jade Tiger (winner of the Sheila A. Egoff BC Children's Fiction Prize), No Safe Harbour (winner of the Hackmattack Children's Choice Award) and A Blinding Light (runner-up for the City Of Victoria Bolen Books Prize).

Julie writes from her home in Victoria, BC.

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Editorial Reviews

Praise for Dear Canada: A Ribbon of Shining Steel:

"An engaging read for girls. Historic detail about the building of the railway, attitudes toward the Chinese and aboriginal labourers, gender expectations and education make it illuminating." -The Toronto Star

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