Creative book publishing seeks to advance newfoundland and labradors publishing sector by producing works of literary and cultural excellence, and by actively promoting its authors and their books in national and international markets. Buy the paperback book make or break spring by janet mcnaughton at indigo. It was a historical novel intended for a young readers. The books to find out about my books, click on the covers. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. The books author, janet mcnaugthon, writes for young people and has been nationally. Catch me once, catch me twice memorial university research. Janet mcnaughton provides a real plot, magic, adventure, and thoughtprovoking characters. You can visit janet and merlin, who has her own web page at.
In make or break spring the war has ended, so ev must confront the fact that her father may be dead. As the war ends in europe, in her final year of high school, evs. Make or break spring janet mcnaughton in the spring of 1945, fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum finds herself competing with her best friend, peter tilley, and stan dawe, the handsome golden boy of her school, for the scholarship that bears her fathers. Catch me once, catch me twice university of manitoba. Johns newfoundland, mcnaughton captures the essence of a community at the tail end of world war ii. In the spring of 1945, fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum finds herself competing with her best friend, peter tilley, and stan dawe, the handsome golden boy of her school, for. Buy make or break spring by janet mcnaughton from waterstones today.
While reading the make or break spring novel, i could see mcnaughtons writing would. The joy, playfulness, and imagination that immediately startle and enrich the reader in make or break spring gains extra zest because its plot could have been a parody of the young adult problem novel the ya problem novel mother battered, brother dying of aids, racism in the high school, local stream polluted, etc. The newfoundland and labrador book awards are biennial, covering a twocalendaryear publishing period. Under my skin, catch me once, catch me twice, make or break spring and to dance at the palais royale.
Janet mcnaughton was born in toronto, ontario in 1953. Teachers resource page to read part of make or break spring. The pairings are fiction and childrensyoung adult literature in one year, and poetry and nonfiction in the next year. Janet mcnaughton is the multiawardwinning author of many books, including the secret under my skin, an earthly knight and her most recent novel, dragon seer, which was shortlisted for the prestigious td canadian childrens literature award, as well as both the cla young adult book award and the book of the year for children award. I am very excited about my new book, flame and ashes. I read mcnaughton s first historical fiction piece, to dance at the palais royale for pleasure. Although missing in action since 1942, ev clings to the hope that her father might somehow still be alive. Catch me once, catch me twice 1996 edition open library. The ann connor brimer award for atlantic canadian childrens literature was established in 1991 by the family of ann elisabeth connor brimer a teacher, researcher, and program coordinator who served as executive director of the canadian learning materials centre, founding member of the nova scotia coalition on arts and culture, and atlantic officer for the canadian childrens book centre. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Home books make or break spring make or break spring.
Johns were very much upset about the fact that catch me had ended on such an inconclusive note. If you are interested in information about brodarts products and services,please call us at 800. They are not available for holds, recalls or requests. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. A novel by janet elizabeth mcnaughton in the spring of 1945, fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum finds herself competing with her best friend, peter tilley, and stan dawe, the handsome golden boy of her school, for the scholarship that bears her fathers name. However, i will recommend this novel to my good readers in grade 6. Shop amongst our popular books, including 20, dear canada, an earthly knight and more from janet mcnaughton.
Make or break spring is the sequel to catch me once, catch me twice, and is mcnaughtons third historical novel for young adults. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. This book is the sequel to catch me once, catch me twice. In the spring of 1945, fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum finds herself competing with her best friend, peter tilley, and stan dawe, the handsome golden boy of her school, for the scholarship that bears her fathers name. Make or break spring by janet mcnaughton this sequel to catch me once, catch me twice continues the story of evelyn mccallum, now 15, in st. Janet was born in toronto, but has lived most of her life in st. Johns, newfoundland, awaiting the end of the second world war and her fathers return from north africa.
Ann connor brimer award for atlantic canadian childrens. Janets third historical novel, make or break spring, was a sequel. Click on, world war ii the battle of the atlantic the setting prince of wales college. The books circulate for 16 weeks to jhu faculty, students and staff, and 6 weeks to all other patrons. The joy, playfulness, and imagination that immediately startle and enrich the reader in make or break spring gains extra zest because its plot could have been a parody of the young adult problem novel. Marshall limited, general distribution services isbn 1895387930 newfoundland in the spring of 1945. She and her husband have a grown daughter, elizabeth, and a parrot, merlin, who is now almost 14. In the spring of 1945, fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum finds h. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Getting back on track with her studies eventually led janet to earn a phd in folklore.
Tim and lisa had read all three of the mcnaughton books. During this time, mcnaughton also married and had a baby. The red maple award celebrates fiction since 1998 and nonfiction every other year since 2005 canadian books for grades 78 1214 every year. She discovers a different way to honour his memory and a new future for herself. Bruneau family childrensyoung adult literature award book. Catch me once, catch me twice by janet elizabeth mcnaughton, 1996, stoddart edition, in english. However, the writing helped her to identify her interest, a love for learning about peoples lifestyles and thoughts in the past. Make or break spring, book by janet mcnaughton paperback.
Starting in 2016, the prize alternates annually between young adult and childrens fiction published in the previous two years. Wanl presents these awards in partnership with the literary arts foundation of newfoundland and labrador. Janet mcnaughton, make or break spring tuckamore bookscreative book publishing. A newfoundland and labrador folk alphabet by tom dawe.
However, make or break spring is marked by a vigorous quality due to the emotional tension. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Explore the book centre canadian childrens book centre. As the war ends, ev makes discoveries that change her life. Janet mcnaughton, make or break spring tuckamore books creative book publishing. Previous geoffrey bilson award for historical fiction for. I critiqued her second novel, make or break spring, which explores the. The makeorbreak year is the largely untold story of how a simple ideathat reorganizing schools to get students through the treacherous transitions of freshman year greatly increases the odds of those students graduatingchanged the course of two chicago high schools, an entire school system, and thousands of lives. Her books for children and young adults have received numerous awards. Janet mcnaughton was fifteen when she began to write her first book a historical novel for young readers.
Newfoundland and labrador book awards atlantic book awards. Scholastic canada dear canada make history your own. I critiqued her second novel, make or break spring, which explores the same characters in catch me once, catch me twice for a childrens literature course. Fifteenyearold evelyn mccallum cannot accept that her father. To learn more about how brodart is serving the library community, go to. Johns in search of ev and her family, ev is unable to accept the soldiers news that her father is dead. Previous geoffrey bilson award for historical fiction for young people winners and finalists. Author janet elizabeth mcnaughtons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions. In the spring of 1945, 15 yearold evelyn is competing for the scholarship that bears her fathers name against her best friend peter, and the most popular boy in school. Make or break spring by janet mcnaughton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Creative book publishing publisher contact information. Make or break spring by janet mcnaughton waterstones. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Make or break spring by janet mcnaughton goodreads. Johns, newfoundland to study at memorial university, where she completed her m. Johns, newfoundland, where she completed both a masters and a doctoral degree in folklore. Follow jim wellman and explore their bibliography from s jim wellman author page.
Many of my young readers run a mile from this type of book, having learned the hard way that this is often the surest sign of an insipid novel. Evelyn mccallum competes for a scholarship named for her father while clinging to the hope that he may yet return safely from the war. Janet elizabeth mcnaughton in the spring of 1945, as the war ends in europe, fifteenyearold evelyn learns the truth about her missing father and to accept the unavoidable change to her life. Readers dont like that, and i had had ideas about the characters themselves. The canadian childrens book centre ccbc is a national, notforprofit organization dedicated to encouraging, promoting and supporting the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of canadian books for young readers. Janet s third historical novel, make or break spring, was a sequel. I read mcnaughtons first historical fiction piece, to dance at the palais royale for pleasure. You can check out up to five dvds and five books at a time. Janet mcnaughton was born and raise in toronto, but has lived most of her adult life in st. The red maple award is an award in the ontario library association ola forest of reading awards. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. While reading the make or break spring novel, i could see mcnaughton s writing would. Although missing in action since 1942, ev clings to.
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