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Here are my most recent books. All can be ordered in any bookstore and are available from the publisher or through on line booksites.
(Cliquez à gauche sur «Français» pour les résumés en français.)
|  | The Old Man
and the C
Story picture book
Illustrated by Angela Donato
Pineapple Press, October 2006, ISBN: 1561643548
Meet Charlie. He’s never been the luckiest fisherman on the coast, just the oldest (and to hear him tell it, the smartest). With his sun-seasoned face and vegetable-brush beard, he looks like King Neptune himself. Charlie's dream is to catch the biggest fish in the sea, so when Roger down at the bait shop announces the first annual Fish-or-Cut-Bait Fishing Tournament, Charlie signs up. In his trusty rowboat, the C-Worthy, with a squishy, squirmy little worm on his hook, Charlie goes to sea and sits patiently waiting for a Big Fish.
But what he catches—after the battle of his lifetime—is not only a surprise to Charlie but to everyone at Roger’s Bait and Supply Shop. As a matter of fact, it means they’ll have to change the rules of next year’s tournament.
Unlike Hemingway’s hero, Charlie turns his quest for a big fish into an amusing adventure that involves a bad case of the hiccups. Charlie turns his discouragement into triumph. This is a story of opimism, perseverence . . . and fisherman’s luck.
REVIEWS
THE READING TUB
December 18, 2007
REVIEW
THE OLD MAN AND THE C
Little Kid Reaction: Our child liked this book. Because of the amount of text, we split it up over two readings. She particularly loved participating in the story ... as a boat engine, rocking on the boat, etc.
Big Kid Reaction: This is a fun story to read. You find yourself routing for Charlie right away! Although the book isn't divided into chapters, it is easy to parse if you want or need to. The lesson about winning ... and carefully reading the rules should not be missed!
Educational Themes: Although this is largely meant to be a story for recreational reading, there are still themes and topics to draw from the tale: perseverence and self respect; problem solving and planning; winning and abiding by the rule; and appearance v. substance (vacation boaters v. true-blue fisherman).
READ MORE
The Midwest Book Review
March 2007
French and English elementary teacher Carole Jean Tremblay presents The Old Man and the C, a children's picturebook about Charlie, an old man who has been fishing for so long he resembles King Neptune more than a little. Entering the annual Fish-or-Cut-Bait Fishing Tournament, Charlie sets out on a quest for the ultimate big fish. But what he actually hooks is a golden letter C - a prize so unique that will change the very rules of next year's tournament! The slightly text-heavy story is ideal for young children who have graduated from easy reader picturebooks and are ready for wordier fare, and the soft color illustrations bring the impression and feel of the open sea to the page. Especially recommended for reading aloud and sharing with young fishing enthusiasts.
“An enjoyable fishing tale with a surprise ending. I especially loved the descriptions of the salty air and vegetation. The book has a real ‘you are there’ feeling . . . a great catch.”
Susan Petr,
Children’s Librarian, Collier County, Florida
“Ernest Hemingway would have loved The Old Man and the C—his kind of adventure brought right into the world of today’s young readers.”
Stuart McIver,
Author of Hemingway’s Key West
A Great Fish Story,
November 30, 2007
I found that The Old Man and the C is a fun story to read to pre-schoolers, and, I suspect, an adventure exciting enough to hold the interest of young readers. The story begins a bit like the classic- with an old fisherman who sets out to catch the biggest fish in the sea. But then it dishes out one surprise after another, until the final triumphant ending!
(Amazon.com)
Buy The Old Man and the C
at Barnes & Noble
on Amazon.com
on Amazon.ca
from Chapters.indigo.ca
from Pineapple Press
|  | Po-Paul et la pizza
toute garnie
Illustrated by Frédéric Normandin
Bayard Canada (Raton Laveur)
Collection Cheval masqué
March 2008
ISBN: 9782895791966
Madame Rizza invites Po-Paul to make a pizza.
Pirate's blood, crocodile's ear wax... Is his neighbor a vampire? An alien from space? She sure acts strange. Will Po-Paul have to eat this icky pizza ?
Review on Planète Québec
Now available at your bookstore!
Order
Po-Paul et la pizza toute garnie
online at Renaud-Bray.
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Po-Paul et le nid-de-poule
Illustrated by Frédéric Normandin
Bayard Canada (Raton Laveur imprint)
Collection Cheval masqué
September 2007, ISBN: 9782895791546
Po-Paul goes to see a big pothole in the street in front of his house. To his amazement, he finds three eggs in the pothole. What kind of eggs are they? And how is he going to protect them from the traffic until they hatch? Po-Paul confronts one adult after another who tries to make him abandon his plan to save the eggs. In the end...well, read the book with a curious child and find out!
Listed on Planète Québec.
Now available at your bookstore!
Order
Po-Paul et le nid-de-poule
online at Renaud-Bray.
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Cybercash
Adult political novel
Infinity Publishing 2004, ISBN: 0741419041
CYBERCASH is the story of President Michael Chiswell, who abolishes cash in order to consolidate his power, and Senator Robert Trent, who must choose between conflicting loyalties—to his party, to his principles, and to his family. Maggie Trent records the odyssey of an enthusiastic couple, ready to set Washington on its ear, through triumphs and tragedy, as Robert tries to resolve the conflict between his principles and his political ambitions and Maggie herself learns to challenge an all-invasive government. The shocking ending of CYBERCASH is a wake-up call to those who disregard the issue of privacy rights.
Buy Cybercash
on Amazon.com
at Barnes & Noble
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