Books published by publisher Key Porter Books Ltd

In Leslie McFarlane`s Hockey Stories, Vol. 2 celebrated Canadian author Leslie McFarlane once again takes readers on a nostalgic trip back to the glory days of our national sport. Although McFarlane`s main claim to fame is as a ghostwriter for the The Hardy Boys mystery series (Franklin W. Dixon didn`t exist), his work on that series never earned him enough to pay the bills. In order to supplement his depression-era income, the enterprising journalist dashed off stories about hockey and other sports and sold them to various magazines. Leslie McFarlane`s Hockey Stories, Vol. 2 includes four such stories, none of which have ever appeared in book form. Set primarily in the 1930s--in small, Canadian, hockey-crazy towns--these tales offer a Rockwellian glimpse at the rough and tumble world of minor-league hockey, and at the adventures that ensue when someone does manage to make it big. McFarlane writes with a perfect blend of sport and humour. Featuring fast-paced plots, compelling characters (good and evil!) and a healthy dose of hockey action, Leslie McFarlane`s Hockey Stories, Vol. 2 is bound to captivate hockey fans young and old. To young detectives worldwide, Leslie McFarlane was known under the pseudonyms Carolyn Keene, Roy Rockwood and, most famously, Franklin W. Dixon--author of The Hardy Boys series. McFarlane, who passed away in 1977, was one of the most successful Canadian writers of all time. ??a hilarious, nail-biting tail that hockey fans will find fascinating. McFarlane?s prose style is wonderful and smacks of a different era. ?they?re a punchy style totally unlike anything you?d read today. For middle-school readers and avid fans who want to see hockey from a different time and place, Hockey Stories is like a break-away ? it?s quick, exciting and over all too quickly.? ?Hamilton Spectator

This book is an indispensable guide on preparation and training techniques specifically designed for young hockey goalies. The author provides a four-year development plan, which highlights the following areas: basic and advanced skating techniques training methods for both on and off the ice an evaluation of goalies the roles of the coach The numerous color photographs, diagrams and step-bystep illustrations are complemented by an accessible but comprehensive text. For the parent of a young goalie, the amateur hockey coach, or the aspiring all-star net-minder, Hockey Goaltending for Young Players contains loads of instructional information on how to improve your goaltending skills.

By any standards, Lucy Maud Montgomery?s Anne of Green Gables is a stunning success. Published in 1908 (and not once out of print), Anne has sold more than 50 million copies, been translated into more than 17 languages (including Braille), and become the focus of international conferences devoted to its interpretation. Anne has remained, as Matthew sings in the musical, ?forever young,? no small feat for the spunky, in-your-face redhead who, in 2008, celebrates her 100th birthday! But why Anne? How does Montgomery`s classic work pull so many international readers into the vortex of Anne`s freckled face and carrotty braids? How does this little book create such enduring interest around the world? The answer is far more intriguing than any story even Anne could have imagined. In her journal, Maud`s quick pen would froth up the tiniest details of her life into dramatic events, but that same pen never revealed a single word about Anne. As a result, the novel?s secrets have remained sealed for over a century. Looking for Anne is the untold story of a literary classic and a writer who found inspiration in many places including the popular images of the era, such as beauty icons, fashion plates, and advertisements; a writer who quietly quarried her material from American mass market periodicals; who consciously imitated formula fiction to create marketable stories for juvenile periodicals, religious newspapers, and glamorous women?s magazines?and who ultimately, in the storm that brewed up the novel, also transcended these influences to create a twentieth-century literary classic that would conquer the world. Blending biography with cultural history, penetrating and uncensored, this is the definitive book on Anne of Green Gables. Looking for Anne captures both the spirit of Marilla?s critical probing for ?bald facts? and Anne?s belief in the infinite power of the imagination. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of Anne with an ?e.? Praise for Looking for Anne: Looking for Anne takes a bold new look at Anne of Green Gables. If you have loved Anne of Green Gables and wonder how she came about, I recommend that you read Irene Gammel?s book. ? Kate Macdonald Butler (Lucy Maud Montgomery?s granddaughter) Visit the Looking for Anne webpage by clicking here

An acclaimed children’s illustrator began this amazing scene, now all that’s left is for young artists to color it in! The huge poster depicts a shivery-good pirate ship and an exciting underwater scene with both large and small areas just waiting for young artists' crayons. The kit comes with plenty of swag, including nontoxic crayons that are easy for little hands to hold, colorful stickers, and a play guide filled with age-appropriate ideas for fun, interactive games. There's even tips on nurturing creative expression in children of all ages.

Each card of this colorful alphabet flash card set features a letter, word, and activity especially designed to engage and excite babies. The bold illustrations are large enough to attract the interest of young ones while a variety of sensory surprises encourage learning and enhance each play experience. A play guide with tips for using the cards is included.

A complete look at the world of dinosaurs. Don Lessem, renowned dinosaur expert, award-winning children's author, and advisor to the creators of Jurassic Park, offers a lively and informative, guide to dinosaurs. Dinosaurs ruled the world for 150 million years. During that time, the world changed from a single warm supercontinent into the familiar continents that resemble modern Earth. The dinosaurs themselves also changed to adapt to these dramatic changes. This book is organized by the vast periods dominated by the dinosaurs: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Fifty-four dinosaurs are featured against the backdrop of where they lived to give a better understanding of their distribution and evolution. Information tables for 25 dinosaurs provide details such as translation of name, group, size, diet, and a concise profile. Brief overviews of the world before and after dinosaurs are included as well. The Dinosaur Atlas also discussed various theories for their mass extinction and why their descendents may still live in the form of birds. Featuring color maps, dramatic illustrations, and humorous sidebars, this book takes a unique, geographical approach to a timeless subject.

Fourteen-year-old wunderchef Neil Flambé can cook anything, and patrons pay top dollar and wait months for reservations at his tiny boutique restaurant. What many of Neil’s patrons don’t know, however, is that he’s also a budding detective, code-named “The Nose.” It all started when he used his knowledge of cooking and his incredible sense of smell to acquit his mother’s client of murder. Now, however, some of the best chefs in town are turning up dead, the cops are stumped, and the crime scenes aren’t helping. The only real clues are a mysterious smell and some equally mysterious notes — in Italian! — that have something to do with the great explorer Marco Polo. As more and more chefs fall prey to the killer, and more and more notes turn up, Neil finds himself working not only to solve the murders, but to eliminate himself as the prime suspect!

Rolf the Ranger has a lot of problems for a nine-year-old boy. For one thing, he's ten feet tall and still growing. His size has its advantages, like when he helped out in battle on the Field of Snorre. But mostly his size means people won't ever understand him. It doesn't help that he's so shy, speaking only one-word sentences. Rolf's search for friends leads him to the little squirrel Rat-a-Task, who speaks to him from the rafters of his bedroom. And then there are the sons and daughters of Erik Blood-Ax, who want nothing more than to restore the old ways even as a new religion threatens to take over the land. They have heard the rumors of young winged girls and ten-foot-tall boys and have concluded that the old Viking gods have returned to Norway after several generations away. But there's still hope. Because perhaps Rolf will find his friend somewhere in the Tree of the World — Rat-A-Task's secret destination and the most beautiful place Rolf has ever seen. Sean Dixon's mesmerizing blend of fantasy, adventure, magic realism, and the timeless theme of the search for friends make this a striking entry in the series.

Designed to put children’s bodies and minds in motion, these child-tested activities are an enjoyable way to encourage greater physical activity. From swinging and swaying to rhyming games and a grand parade, these lively, fun-filled ideas get children off the couch or away from the desk, stimulate their senses, and ignite their imaginations. With Gymboree Dance Play, youngsters dance, whirl, laugh, and learn.

For brothers Max and Marty there isn't a lot to do in the summer but sit in the shade and wait for hockey season — unti a fire breaks out in town and leaves hundreds of families homeless. Businesses are ruined. Folks are hopping mad. When Max is accused of starting the fire, Marty has to help his brother find the real villain. Marty knows Max is innocent . Too bad Max isn't as sure...