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Eating Between the Lines Kevin Major Toronto: Doubleday Canada, 1991 142 p. ISBN 0385252935 Ages 13-18

Jackson has a way with words. Troubled by his parent's impending break-up and his inability to win the girl of his dreams, he realizes he must do something. When his mother stops cooking, Jackson's teenage appetite is at stake. Quelling his hunger at a pizza parlour run by his friend Mrs. Landsberg, a former librarian, Jackson is given a gold medal in the form of a pizza. With the use of the medal, Jackson discovers that he is able to physically project himself into any book that he reads. After many exciting, frightening and humorous adventures, Jackson's life comes together. A wonderful blend of food and literature.

Forbidden City William Bell Toronto: Doubleday Canada, 1990 199 p. ISBN 0385252579 Ages 13-17

This vivid account of the brutal student massacre in Tian An Men Square is portrayed through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Alex. Separated from his father, a CBC news cameraman, he is helped by some students, to escape with his illegal videotapes.

Covered Bridge Brian Doyle Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, 1990 (A Groundwood Book) 117 p. ISBN 0888991223 Ages 11-15

Hubbo O'Driscoll is back! This sequel picks up where Easy Avenue left off. Hubbo is now living on a farm in the Gatineau Hills with the O'Driscoll's and has taken on the responsibility of looking after a derelict covered bridge. There is plenty of humour and word play.

A Cat of Artimus Pride Hazel J. Hutchins Illustrations: Ruth Ohi Toronto: Annick Press, 1991 95 p. ISBN 1550371991 Ages 9-11

Eleven-year-old Claire wants to enter a float in the Heritage Day Parade. As she works in her back yard, a cat, named Cortex, who belonged to an early settler a hundred years ago, starts talking to her.
Claire and her friend, Giff, build a huge construction which they call JUNKASAURUS WRECK because it is made of discarded material they have collected from a creek nearby. They are overjoyed when the float wins best overall in the parade.

Delightful black-and-white illustrations enhance the story.

Siwiti: A Whale's Story Alexandra Morton Photographs: Robin and Alexandra Morton Victoria, B.C.: Orca Book, 1991 47 p. ISBN 0920501567 Ages 9 and up

This lively story of the adventures of little Sawiti, during her first year of life, is greatly enhanced by the excellent real-life photographs of killer whales in the waters off the West Coast of Canada.