Nothing’s better for a family to bond over than an extraordinary story! Whether you’re looking for a refreshing Family Day activity or an engaging book for a road trip, try one of these titles written by local authors!
Spare Dog Parts by Alison Hughes
A young girl ponders how her dog — with his tubby body, stubby legs, and drooly snout — could have been put together. This homage to the average dog highlights with warmth the special relationship every family has with their pet.
Rutherford the Time-Travelling Moose by Thomas Wharton
In this magical tale, a young girl named Robin is taken on an incredible journey through time with a Canadian version of Doctor Who: Rutherford, a time-travelling moose. Together, the pair experience Edmonton during the Ice Age and follow First Nations history through to the arrival of Europeansettlers. Robin’s ungulate friend will teach everyone about the founding of many historical buildings, including Fort Edmonton, the Alberta Legislature, and the Garneau Theatre!
Winterkill by Kate A. Boorman
A finalist for the 2015 Alberta Readers’ Choice Award, this chilly thriller is best shared with your tween or teen. Emmeline lives in an isolated settlement and has been warned all of her life not to venture into the woods where a dangerous enemy lurks. But when she may be forced to marry a settlement leader, her dreams begin to urge her into the woods to uncover the secrets her grandmother had been punished for learning long ago.
You can pick up any of these titles at Edmonton’s local bookstore Audreys Books.
