Canadian fiction, War storiesCanadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio
The word "itsuka" means "some day," and refers to the Japanese-Canadian fight for redress following their evacuation and internment by…
the government during World War II. Naomi recalls how her idyllic childhood in British Columbia was ended; and after the death of her gentle guardians, Naomi is persuaded to leave the prairies and move to Toronto with her activist Aunt Emily. Thrust into the redress movement, Naomi becomes involved in the political battle, and in a romance with fellow activist Cedric, an Anglican priest. Sequel to "Obasan" (DC03222). 1993, c1992.
War stories, Historical fictionIndigenous peoples history, United States history
Human-narrated audio
Private John Riley and scores of fellow Catholic immigrants desert the army and defect to the Mexican side during the…
1846 war. Camp boy Padraic Quinn keeps a diary recalling the prejudice and abuse they suffered at the hands of Protestant officers--and the resulting mutiny. Violence and strong language. 2006