Books with author Susan Chalker Browne

When the Habs and the Leafs face off in an exhibition game, Freddy is beside himself with excitement. He has a secret mission to find Billy Binkle, the most famous hockey player of all time. Although Freddy's dad gently suggests that Billy Binkle may not be at the game, Freddy is convinced. "He's going to sign my stick, too!" he says. Is Billy Binkle really at the game? And will Freddy find him? This fast-paced adventure (with a surprise ending) will have thousands of fans cheering for our Freddy.

It's Canada Day and Freddy is dressed up as a Mountie. Up on Signal Hill in St. John's, he's all set for the Sunrise Ceremony. But Freddy's baby sister is cranky from getting up so early - and Freddy and his friend George set off on a wild race to make her stop crying. But then something amazing happens, something Freddy never expected. Join Freddy the small Mountie and discover his incredible Canada Day adventure.

Gulliver Mulligan is twice as tall as his classmates, with big shoes and bigger hats. A loner, though not by choice, he colors by himself in class while the other kids play games, do crafts, and dress up. He watches while all the children play together after school but never joins in.One day, a new boy arrives in Gulliver's class — a small, shy boy named Mortimer Goss. Mortimer and Gulliver are as different as can be, but when the class's fall outing takes a fateful turn, Gulliver Mulligan is faced with a challenge. Will he be up to it? In this touching story, an unusual friendship grows where it's least expected.

It's Royal Regatta Day in St. John's and Freddy is very excited. Dressed in his favourite pirate's suit, he and his mom go down to Quidi Vidi Lake - along with 50,000 other fans. Suddenly Freddy starts running! Why is he racing away? And how will his mother ever find him in this huge crowd? Join Freddy and his mom for all the adventures and wonderful sights and sounds of a Day at the Races. Destined to be a classic picture book, beautifully illustrated by HildaRose.

It’s 1696, and Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville is marching across eastern Newfoundland, attacking English settlements. Young Thomas Doucet of Plaisance listens in awe to the stories of daring and adventure. Suddenly, Thomas finds himself in the spotlight.Thomas Doucet – Hero of Plaisance tells the true story of D’Iberville’s raids through the eyes of imaginary characters. Besides Thomas and his sister Madeleine, we meet Thomas’s friend, the rich and the privileged Nicolas Chevalier, who attends school with the Recollet Fathers. And then there’s Mali, the little Mi’kmaw girl, who ventures too far onto the river ice. Discover how a famous French soldier turns life upside down in Plaisance during the winter of 1696 – 1967, and how an ordinary boy becomes a local hero.