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1. News from the North.

Author

Ellis, Sarah

Abstract

Describes and reviews four Canadian publications that mix regional history, culture, and authors' memoirs in fiction for young readers. (CRH)

Published
1984

2. News from the North.

Author

Ellis, Sarah

Abstract

Examines two instances where European based folklore has made its way to Canada via immigrant storytellers, Alice Kane's "Songs and Sayings of an Ulster Childhood," and Eva Martin and Laszlo Gal's "Canadian Fairy Tales." (RBW)

Published
1985

3. News from the North.

Author

Ellis, Sarah

Abstract

Compares several recent books for older children in which the Canadian prairie setting creates, reflects, and illuminates the isolation of the protagonists. (SRT)

Published
1986

4. O Canhahada.

Author

Wynne-Jones, Tim

Subjects
*CULTURAL relativism, *CULTURAL values, *WIT & humor, *CANADIAN literature, *INTELLECTUAL life
Abstract

The article focuses on the culture of Canada as it is depicted in several books, including "The Hockey Sweater," by Roch Carrier and "The Thumb in the Box," by Ken Roberts. The author presents his views on the origin of Canadian humorous writing. A discussion of jokes about Newfoundlanders, or "Newfies," is also included in the article.

Published
2003

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