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Dust-ship glory: based on a true story
By Andreas Schroeder. 1986
In the heart of the Canadian dustbowl, Tom Sukanen builds himself an ocean-going cargo steamer. Tension mounts as the local…
authorities and the RCMP are pressed to stop Tom's madness. Some strong language. 1986.Sowing seeds in Danny
By Nellie L McClung. 1910
Set in the Prairies in the very early 1900's, the story centres on the very capable daughter, Pearl, of a…
poor family. With a sense of Christian honour and openness, she changes the attitudes of people she meets, including a harsh landlord and his wife. All the while she strives to be a role model for her younger brother Danny. 1910.Wild geese
By Martha Ostenso. 1961
Who has seen the wind
By W. O Mitchell, William Kurelek. 1947
Ticket to Curlew
By Celia Barker Lottridge. 1992
In 1915, 10-year-old Sam moves from Iowa to Alberta. At first, he views his new home as a lonely and…
barren land, but in time, he discovers that it is both wondrous and frightening. Followed by "Wings to fly". Grades 5-8. 1992.The fourth archangel
By Sharon Butala. 1992
This is the third novel in a series of loosely connected books that examine aspects of life in Saskatchewan. Following…
the depiction of homesteaders in Gates of the Sun (DC23037) and that of country women in Luna (DC11574), this story concerns the town of Ordeal. Poor weather, overfarming and hard economic times are forcing many inhabitants to move away, while others are experiencing strange apparitions, disturbing dreams and spiritual visitations. A magical, heartfelt characterization of a Prairie town in turmoil. 1992.They called her Mrs. Doc (Women of the West ; #5)
By Janette Oke. 1992
Cassie falls in love with an intern and their future looks bright until he discloses his intention of practicing medicine…
on the Western frontier. Cassie must face many uncertainties in her new role as a doctor's wife. Sequel to "A woman named Damaris" (DC11272), followed by "Measure of a heart". 1992. (Women of the West ; 5)Box socials: a novel
By W. P Kinsella. 1991
Jamie O'Day reminisces about Truckbox Al McClintock as he describes the the various people who inhabited the area around Edmonton…
in the 1940s, and the courtships, weddings, fights, dances and box socials that were a part of their daily lives. 1991.Spring's gentle promise (Seasons of the heart. #4.)
By Janette Oke. 1989
Joshua Jones has taken over the family farm and it is now his responsibility to look after Grandpa and Uncle…
Charlie. Times are hard and Josh has to leave the family farm to look for other work. However his faith in God and the loving support of family and friends sees him through the dark times. Sequel to "Winter is not forever" (DC20460). 1989.When calls the heart (Canadian West series. #1.)
By Janette Oke. 1983
A lovely eastern schoolteacher from a well-to-do family heads for the Canadian frontier convinced that she will never fall for…
any of the rough and rowdy adventurers of the West. But she forgets her conviction after meeting Wynn Delaney, a handsome Royal Canadian Mountie. Followed by "When comes the spring" (DC07695). 1983. (Canadian west ; 1)Autant
By Paulette Dubé. 2018