Books published by publisher Lorenz Educational Press

The Suzie A is a seine boat, and this novel tells her story from the time she is launched in 1927 at Steveston, B.C. down to the present. The story id closely intertwined with the story of Ritchie, a young boy who lived in Steveston when the boat was built. As they read the story of this fishing boat, students will learn about the history of th eB.C. fishing industry, and especially about the contributions Japanese-Canadians have made to it. Teachers will find this novel useful in language arts and social studies classes, especially where there is a focus on issues connected to multi-culturalism and racism.

This book of traditional stories from the Coast Salish peoples of the west coast of British Columbia offers the oral tradition in a written form: each story is accompanied by comments and questions similar to ones that a traditional storyteller might have included in a discussion with listeners after the story. Snuneymuxw Elder Ellen White does not like to call herself the author : she says the stories belong to Xeel s and were passed down to her from her grandparents and their ancestors. Long ago Xeel s, the Creator, travelled from village to village, going where he was needed and telling his stories. Ellen has chosen four of these stories for the value of their teachings for all of us living in today s world. The tales are ancient but their lessons are surprisingly modern: how a mother can help her baby survive and thrive; how a community can prevent pre-teens from becoming angry and rebellious; how people from different cultures can learn to respect one another and celebrate their differences; and how a young man can learn to take responsibility for the children he has fathered. To help readers better appreciate the cultural context, Ellen includes her own commentary on the stories. The book is suitable for use in First Nations and Native Studies programs in the study of oral traditions and literature, at both the high school and post-secondary levels. It offers much of value to a general readership as well, and participants in healing circles and discussion groups will be able to incorporate its material into their own programs.

This popular children's novel is based on a real unsolved murder that took place in Barkerville, B.C. during the 1860's Gold Rush. The quick-paced an engrossing story brings to life and exciting era of British Columbia history as its hero, Ted, struggles with his doubts and fears when he tries to solve the mysterious murder of a young man on his way to the gold fields. When the story presents an actual trial conducted by a historical B.C. judge, young Ted must consider the issue of capital punishment.An appendix of historical notes gives a brief sketch of each real character, including Judge Begbie, who was known as the hanging judge. Now in its sixth printing, this book is widely used in elementary classrooms.

The Jo Boy Deserts & Other Stories tells the stirring tale of a young boy forced to work for a cruel mate on a merchant ship in the nineteenth century. A young Vancouver Island girl and her family help him desert ship. The Mystery of the Slashed Cabbages is set in a rural community in Manitoba and tells the story of a Dutch farming family and the troubles they encounter as they try to win a prize for their cabbages at the county fair. The mystery is solved, and the young boys in the story learn something about the tough times in which they live. The Trouble with Esmay is a comic story set in depression-era Winnipeg about an escaped pig and the young ladies who try to help her.