It is an anthology of original short fiction, each story inspired by a different Canadian myth or work of music. Also edited by Genevieve Kierans.
Fantasy
Fantasy genre
Boori
It traces the early years of an Australian Aboriginal boy as he grows to be both a hero of the People and a skilled magician. Scott’s tale is enhanced by his use of real locations in Northern Australia.
Nine Animals and the Well
A fable about a group of animals that strives to bring the perfect present to the Indian raja-king’s birthday party, and discusses how the numerals we use originated in India.
What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Night?
A young girl’s teddy bear would rather read books and play than go to bed, but he also performs an important job when his owner finally falls asleep.
The Tenth Power
Having lost her magical powers of chantment, 18-year-old Calwyn searches for the missing half of the broken Wheel of the Tenth Power so she can stop the plague and endless winter that have fallen on her world.
Sequel to Waterless sea.
The Secret Country
Having learned from a talking cat that he and his sisters are the half-elfin royalty of a parallel world called Eidolon, twelve-year old Ben Arnold attempts to stop his evil uncle from smuggling magical creatures between the two worlds.
The Nose
After disappearing from the Deputy Inspector’s face, his nose shows up around town before returning to its proper place. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol.
In the Jungle
This book illustrates the animals found in the jungle, such as the elephant, lion, and monkey, providing holes for children’s faces.
The Valley Of The Wolves
Chosen to study at an academy of high sorcery known as the Tower, ten-year-old Dana finds herself growing increasingly curious about the history of the Tower and the true nature of her invisible best friend Kai.
Pirate Curse
In a place similar to the 1706 Caribbean, two fourteen-year-old ‘polliwogs’–humans who can walk on water–rely on a mysterious figure known as the Ghost Trader and a band of pirates to help them escape from the evil that is chasing them.