Hiding Place
$19.99- 208 pages
- Ages 12+, Adult
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Meg and John Bains are stunned when they find themselves signed on as crew aboard an old, leaky, under-manned sailing ship bound from Quebec to Jamaica with a load of timber. On the return trip to Halifax, the leaking derelict is outfitted to carry 350 poor migrants to the New World. It uncertain whether any of them–the Bains included–will complete the horrific passage alive.

Set against the harsh landscape of the Canadian and U.S. West, Sioux Winter is the story of three friends who fight to overcome great odds and keep a family together. The book is illustrated with photos chronicling this exciting period in Canadian history.
This is the eighth book in the Bains series of historical novels, well-researched, action-filled narratives following the travels of one family across Canada–from Newfoundland to Alberta– in search of a better life during the hard times of the 1870s.
Books do not need to be read sequentially.



“Gold!” Jason shouted at the top of his lungs. “Read all about it! Gold discovered in Alaska!”
Its 1896, and within hours of hearing the thrilling news, fifteen-year-old Jason Hawthorn jumps a train for Seattle, stows away on a ship bound for the goldfields, and joins thousands of fellow prospectors attempting the difficult journey to the Klondike.

Use the historical thinking concept—historical significance—to investigate the importance of the railway in the development of Canada. Includes Answer Key.

Unlock a world of civic knowledge with our three lesson printable designed specifically to educate children about the levels of government.
Ages: 6-10
Pages: 9

Thomas discovers the intrepid James FitzGibbon who saved Upper Canada in 1812. Based on the true events surrounding the legendary James FitzGibbon and The Battle of Beaver Dam, The Bully Boys is a moving account of a young man’s experience of war.

With courage and conviction, Ted stands up for what he believes during the Cariboo gold rush and defends his Chinese friend.

When Mack and Jamie MacNeil are kidnapped by the sinister Ben Sparks, a dangerous adventure is set in motion. Forced to travel through the North American wilderness on the eve of the American Revolution, Mack and Jamie’s very lives are on the line.
As they try to thwart the evil that stalks them, they meet many brave allies, participate in thrilling political intrigue, and even find love. It is a journey that neither Mack nor Jamie would have chosen, but once set upon its path, their lives will be changed forever.


Canadian Trivia Family Edition is not only a fun board game, but also an informative way for families to test their knowledge of Canada.

It is 1760, and Lord MacNeil decides that the way to make a man of his 13-year-old son, John, is to bring him along from England to Canada.
He knows that John, with his expert drawing skills, will make an excellent cartographer of Canada’s wilderness; an activity that will keep him away from the dangers of war. On the eve of John’s departure, his beloved twin sister, Jane, gives him her treasured silver ring.
As John wears this circle of silver, it becomes the link to everything he loves: his homeland, the frontier, and his newly-made friends – especially the intriguing Marie Roy.
Pages: 216
Ages: 8-12