Books with author Sylvain Meunier

Raffi McCaffrey can't move the way most kids can. He has a condition that makes it hard for him to get around. So he spends a lot of time at his window watching the birds. One morning, when he is studying the trees outside his window, he suddenly sees something move. It's a bird—and it's injured! Its wing is hurt and it can't fly anymore. What can Raffi do to save the bird? In this story readers will learn about ways of coping with disabilities. Sylvain Meunier was born in Lachine, Quebec, and has written several books for adults and children. Two of his novels, Le seul ami and L'Homme à la bicyclette, have been finalists for the Governor General's Award.

This morning, Raffi McCaffery is anxious. Behind his house, chain saws are threatening to topple trees and build on land where songbirds live. Without a place to nest, what will happen to the common yellowthroat? Raffi isnít sure what he can do to save the birds, because he has trouble walking. His legs may be weak, but he has lots of ideas and friends ready to help!

Raffi McCaffery is proud! He stands on a rock on an island, facing the sea. For him, this is a great victory, having had trouble walking for so long. For the first time, Raffi can go camping with his father and his friend Carlito. Two days without having to listen to his sister, what a vacation! To make things even better, he can watch the puffins, grill hot dogs over the fire and explore a deserted island. But is the island really deserted? Soon the discoveries begin, and sleeping under the stars brings many surprises. Sylvain Meunier was born in Lachine, Quebec, and has written several books for adults and children. Two of his novels, Le seul ami and L'Homme a la bicyclette, have been finalists for the Governor General's Award.