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PRIX DU LIVRE M. CHRISTIE 2000
Every Saturday, David goes to visit his grandfather. To get there, he must pass in front of an abandoned house where a ferocious dog lurks. David is very scared. He tells his father and grandfather about the dog, but they are convinced that the dog does not exist and that David's imagination is playing tricks on him. David is so scared that he has nightmares. He has no choice; he must face the dog alone. Each time he walks by the house, he throws the dog a bone. Since discovering this trick, the dog has stopped growling at him. This novel deals with a well-known theme, the fears of a child, but it does so in an original way. The text is very well written and is supported by marvellous illustrations. The layout is varied. David et le Fantôme is a captivating book that will appeal to many children. AC PRIX DU LIVRE M. CHRISTIE 2001
A bird dives through a classroom window and bangs into the shoulder of Gendron, who faints. This incident, whether the result of happenstance or destiny, turns the life of the children and the teacher, Mrs. Glatstein, upside down: they discover that Gendron is "starving." The class decides to take up a collection to help him. Mrs. Glatstein throws herself body and soul into organizing the fund-raiser. She feels guilty for not having recognized the signs of hunger. Hadn't she lived through the same thing in World War II? The novel portrays with sensitivity two serious subjects, poverty and war, as well as the after effects they have on people's lives. It makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. The surreal pencil sketches are humorous, complementing the text while making the situation less alarming. The duo of Hélène Vachon and Yayo, the creators of the Somerset series, once again presents us with a literary achievement. AC PRIX DU LIVRE M. CHRISTIE 2000
Sabine Ross is 12 years old. She had been hoping to spend the Easter holiday with her father, a detective in the homicide division of the city of Montreal's police department. Since she was a little girl, Sabine has wanted to measure up to her father, whom she loves and admires more than anyone in the world. But at the last minute, Sabine learns that her father, Pierre Ross, has been called upon to investigate three suspicious deaths in a Montreal neighbourhood. Sabine must spend 10 days with her friend Xavier and his family. Sabine and Xavier decide to conduct their own investigation into the death of the three neighbourhood children. They find out that the three children died of hemorrhages caused by an overdose of anticoagulants. Along with their friend Jérôme, Sabine and Xavier try to discover how these children could have been poisoned. Sabine wants her father to finally appreciate her for what she is worth… but is she taking too many risks? Once again, Michèle Marineau presents us with an excellent suspense-filled book that you won't be able to put down until the last page is read. Rouge poison will make you want to become a detective and go out and solve mysteries. ACM PRIX DU LIVRE M. CHRISTIE 2001
This novel is divided into two parts. In the first part, the author, Jacques Lazure, transcribes the story of Alain Doric, a teenager who, while reading a book, suddenly finds himself in Llddz, a world parallel to our own, an immense library that is home to the ghosts of the great writers and their worlds. Alain comes back in the body of a young woman. In the second part, Jacques Lazure decides to investigate, to get to the bottom of this incredible story. His search leads him to Argentina, France, Egypt and China. He uncovers the existence of a parallel universe that snatches readers to offer them to Nrgl, an insect-like entity made of stone. Twice a year, thanks to these readers, a pathway opens up to the forces of the Invisible, enabling them to return to the place they once occupied in the world of the Visible. Once again, Jacques Lazure presents us with an original work. The characters are well constructed; Alain and the narrator are believable. A fascinating novel, Llddz is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. AC PRIX ILLUSTRATIONS JEUNESSE GLV ET SALON DU LIVRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
Toupie and Binou like to play dress-up. They like telling each other stories, especially tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood," their favourite. Toupie likes to play the part of the big bad wolf a lot, but today it is Binou's turn to be the wolf. In this picture book for small children, Toupie retells the story of this beloved tale, with some minor variations. We learn that the wolf has big ears the better to listen to him, longer arms the better to tickle him, a big smile and big teeth the better to eat him! But, just when Binou is about to eat the little red Toupie, Binou falls asleep on the bed! When he awakes, Toupie gets the scare of his life! The illustrations by Dominique Jolin are full of joy and her characters have exuberant smiles. The rich colours in this book will help you relive the unforgettable moments of your childhood. ACM PRIX ILLUSTRATIONS JEUNESSE GLV & SALON DU LIVRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
Marilou Polaire's father wants her to eat snails. What a crazy idea! Marilou hides in her tree house and will only come down once her father has stopped eating those creepy creatures. Marilou can't sleep -- she keeps hearing strange noises. Things get worse when her friends arrive at the tree house. Marilou can't take it anymore, she wants to go back to her bed. She suggests a deal to her father. Will he accept? This book reunites the reader with the mischievous Marilou Polaire. The characters are likeable; the illustrations, black-and-white sketches, support text that is simple, light and fun. AC PRIX ILLUSTRATIONS JEUNESSE GLV ET SALON DU LIVRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
Princess Éloane is looking for a prince charming. She catches toads and imprisons them in her room. She must keep her plans secret, for her father, the king, refuses to have any animals in the house. She kisses them all: some toads change into princesses, others into lawnmowers, umbrellas or cactuses. Éloane is disappointed and discouraged. She'll never find her prince. The next day, the king becomes angry when he discovers the toads. He suggests Éloane get a cat for a pet. They go down to the village pet store where they meet a young vendor with whom she falls in love. The story is fun, an adaptation of the popular Grimm's tale The Frog King. The text is simple and is supported by vivid illustrations. This book will certainly please young readers. AC PRIX ILLUSTRATIONS JEUNESSE GLV & SALON DU LIVRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES
The story of the Loyal Elephants is familiar to all Japanese children as it is told over the radio each year on August 15. During World War II, Japanese military authorities ordered the director of the Tokyo Zoo to kill all the animals in order to protect the population in the event a bomb were to fall on the zoo and free some of the wild animals. Most of the animals were poisoned, but the elephants were too smart to swallow poison and their skin was too thick for a syringe to pierce. So the elephants were starved, dying after suffering for more than 15 days. Their keepers could not bear to watch them suffer in agony. The simple water-colour illustrations at first present an idyllic picture despite the war being waged. Supple flowering cherry branches frame the first images, elephant trunks raised as if to play the trumpet are in harmony with the spring flora. The illustrator then uses a palette of grey and sienna to depict the inert mass of elephants. The pain of the keepers is reflected in the expression on their faces and in their bodies, bent under the weight of their suffering. Bruce Roberts has succeeded in illustrating a painful story with great sensitivity and simplicity. He uses Japanese techniques in which quick strokes sketch and suggest. The use of calligraphy and the texture of the Japanese paper add to the authentic character of this book. JP
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