Posted on 5 Comments on “Remembrance… Pass It On!” by Angus Haggarty

“Remembrance… Pass It On!” by Angus Haggarty

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While World War II was raging, Angus Haggarty was going through childhood despite the air-raids and fear happening in his small town. In this inspirational Remembrance Day story about his childhood during the war, Angus talks about how lucky our generation is to not have to experience the terror of war.

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The United Nations was founded in 1942 after World War II to wars between countries. One of the smaller organizations
within the United Nations is called United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF for short. UNICEF is responsible for creating
and maintaining the Rights Of The Child.

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“A World of Opportunities” by Brad Hagkull

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Before Brad Hagkull went for his trip to the Phillippines, he didn’t always take every new opportunity he got. But as he explains in his story, there is a world of opportunities out there, as long as you are brave enough to take them.

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“Even Big People Cry” by Sharon Gaetz

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When Sharon Gaetz’s daughter died, Sharon didn’t know how she could feel happy again. But when she started to try to be happier, she started to feel better about the whole situation. In this tragic and yet inspiring story, Sharon explains how no matter how upset you are, after crying for a while, you nearly always feel better. – Max R
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“Hard Work Really Does Pay Off” by Matt Auerback

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Hockey trainer Matt Auerbach had to work for years before he got to work for the Chilliwack Bruins, but with lots of hard work, he finally achieved his goal. In this inspiring story, Matt explains how if you work at something for long enough, you always achieve it.

“A must-read for all hockey fans!
-Mr. Skinnee and co., publishers

Posted on 6 Comments on “My Brother’s Crazy Dream” by Dave Vegt

“My Brother’s Crazy Dream” by Dave Vegt

 

 

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When Dave’s brother started thrashing around in his tent in Prince George, British Columbia, Dave had no idea what was going on. In this hilarious story, by Dave Vegt, there are many quirky elements, including a mistakenly identified rodent, and a couple of very strange dreams. – Max R

Posted on 32 Comments on “The Day I Lost My Leg” by John Bartel

“The Day I Lost My Leg” by John Bartel

 

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“When John Bartel lost his leg in a farm accident, he had no idea how he would cope with having to re-learn how to do all the things he formerly enjoyed doing; but with trial and tribulation, he managed to do the things he enjoyed again. This uplifting story about learning to cope with disabilities is a must-read for all ages.Two thumbs up!” – Max R

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