Amazing Stories imprint: 54 books
Grey Owl
The Curious Life of Archie Belaney
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
"He gave his extraordinary genius, his passionate sympathy, his bodily strength, his magnetic personal influence, even his very earnings to the service of animals..." - Lovat Dickson, publisher. This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: biography or animals....
Women Explorers (JR)
100 Years of Mountain Adventure
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Canadian women have been conquering mountains for more than 100 years. The early pioneers set the standard for the women who followed. This group of extraordinary women include the founder of the Alpine Club of Canada and the first North American woman to summit Everest. These women were all strong and determined, and shared a love of adventure.
The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel (JR)
Canada's Most Famous Revelutionary
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
"Fifteen years ago, I gave my heart to this nation, and I am ready to give it again." - Louis Riel, 1884. This book will be especially fascinating for all young readers interested in: history, biography, or politics. Louis Riel is perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian history....
Karen Kain
Canada's Prima Ballerina
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2012
One of Canada's best-loved and most respected dancers, Karen Kain's rise to ballet stardom is an inspirational story of dedication and passion. Now a national treasure, Karen Kain brought Canadian dance to the world's stage in the 1970s. This is a story of artistry and ambition - the joys and the sacrifices of a prima ballerina.
Fighting for Women's Rights
The Extraordinary Adventures of Anna Leonowens
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
From her time growing up in India and the Royal Court of Siam, Anna (made famous as the "I" in the movie The King and I) developed a fiercely independent nature that she brought with her to North America. As a well-known author, Anna toured America landing in Halifax where she single-handedly...
Strange Events
Incredible Canadian Monsters, Curses, Ghosts and Other Tales
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
"Nicholson was shocked when a 'dazzling light and shrieking whistle' came out of nowhere and headed right for his train. Paralysed with fear, he... swore that the passengers in the ghost train's lighted cars had looked directly at him". This book will be especially fascinating for all readers...
by Maria Da Silva, Andrew Hind
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
The 1837 Rebellion in Upper Canada was a defining moment in Canadian history. It led to political and economic reforms, pushed forward the process of nationhood, and sparked a sense of patriotism. It was also a time of turbulence, uncertainty, and sacrifice. Rebels Against Tories in Upper Canada 1837...
Marilyn Bell
The Heart-Stopping Tale of Marilyn's Record-Breaking Swim
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2012
"'My arms were tired. My legs ached. My stomach hurt in one big awful pain and I couldn't get my breath. I wanted to quit. When it gets to your stomach, marathoners say, you're through.' Marilyn Bell was through - or so it seemed." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers...
Murder!
The Mysterious Death of Canadian Mining Magnate Sir Harry Oakes
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
This is the story of the notorious, unsolved murder of the richest baronet in the British Empire, Sir Harry Oakes. The millionaire miner made his fortune from the rich mines in Northern Ontario. His wealth and lifestyle gave many a motive for murder. Rumours surrounding the murder case as well as...
The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure
Two Hundred Years of Hope and Despair
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2014
In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing...
Laura Secord
The Heroic Adventures of a Canadian Legend
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
During the War of 1812, Canadian and British forces battled against the United States with great determination. Many of these soldiers displayed incredible bravery in the face of the enemy. The most legendary act, however, was performed by a civilian woman. This is the story of Laura Secord, a devoted...
Extreme Canadian Weather
Freakish Storms and Unexpected Disasters
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Weather is the quintessential Canadian story. Despite it's characterization in the rest of the world as a land of bush and blizzards, Canada is a country of geographical and climatic variations. It experiences just about every type of extreme weather possible - tornadoes, droughts, dust storms, ice...