Canadian Review of Materials (2004)

“An accidental novelist” is how Pam Withers describes herself, and it was actually enforced unemployment that led to her becoming a writer of adventure stories for adolescents. Pam was born July 31, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the second of six...

The Bookmark (2004)

Looking for an action packed summer read? Do you enjoy plots that are filled with adventure, problem solving and challenges? Do you want to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, textures, temperatures, and smells of British Columbia’s wilderness? Do you love a book...
Pros and cons of hot housing our children

Pros and cons of hot housing our children

In our competitive world, parents concerned about their children’s future job prospects are naturally inclined to provide them with as many advantages as possible: private kindergarten places, tutoring, sports coaching and more.Does it work? To some extent, but not as...

“Our staff and students were invigorated”

Thank you again for coming to Glenrosa Middle School. Our staff and students were invigorated by your presentation and your books cannot stay on the shelves. We had so much interest that we have bought 35 of your books to use with our all-boys classes for Lit Circles....

“rarely seen a group more riveted”

I have rarely seen a group more riveted by an author, and that goes for well-established ones. A good book, a varied pace, and the kids love seeing the video clips. — Fran Ashdown, Children’s Librarian Capilano Library, North Vancouver, British Columbia,...