Books published by publisher Lobster Press

Before her plane even touches down in Newfoundland, Cheryl is already plotting her escape. She knows life on this isolated rock will be no better than it was in the other places she's been forced to live, ever since her parents launched a cross-Canada tour so her father could gather material for his book. The unwilling spectator of her father's morbid fascination with dying cultures, Cheryl has seen more than her fair share of small towns so depressing they could haunt your dreams. As events bigger than Cheryl swirl around her, will her refusal to let a new life in cut her off from those who love her? If You Live Like Me explores the bonds that form in strange and unexpected ways and shows how letting go can lead to the strongest connections of all. Lori Weber, a native of Montreal, Quebec, is the author of several acclaimed titles for young adults, including Klepto, Strange Beauty, Tattoo Heaven and Split in the SideStreets series. Weber teaches in the English department at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec.

In the fifth installment of the Zibby Payne series, we find Zibby's classmates showing off some bad behavior during a field trip. The teachers decide the unruly group needs some manners help fast! Amber, Zibby's sometimes friend (but more often rival), volunteers to lead etiquette lessons to whip the sixth graders into shape. But Amber quickly gets carried away with the minutiae of manners, and forces the girls to learn things such as how to use a fish fork and curtsy she's turning them all into mindless princesses! Zibby finds creative ways to ditch the classes and even forms the Total Slobs But Loving It group. It's not that she is a fan of bad manners it's just that she knows Amber's Etiquette Uprising is based on appearances and material things. Amber's celebrity magazines inspire her to throw a gala ball complete with fancy gowns, a red carpet, and enough pomp to rival the Academy Awards! As more girls get on board, Zibby decides to fight back. Of course, in true Zibby style, she goes way over the top in trying to convince her friends to attend the Come as You Are anti-gala. In the middle of the red carpet face-off, she learns what good manners are really all about.

This award-winning series features Abby, an aspiring veterinarian who desperately wants a pet but lives in a "no pets allowed" apartment building, and her younger sister, Tess. The girls go into the pet-sitting business and discover new things about animals and new ways to solve problems. In Ants Don't Catch Flying Saucers, Abby and classmate Dirk face-off. The way he always teases her and calls her names is so annoying! Now she's stuck on his team for the Crazy Olympics at school. To make matters worse, she has to pet-sit his ant colony over the weekend. But an accidental discovery shows Abby that bugs are more cool than creepy.

The latest book from the award-winning Grim Hill series finds Cat, her sister, her friends and even her soccer coaches captivated by romance, when an easterly fairy wind blows into town. But even valentine hearts, pink frilly dresses and high school dances have a dark twist in the town with Grim Hill at its epicenter. Cat unwittingly befriends the sweetheart fairy who works for a notorious banshee, intent on devouring the souls of young men to keep herself young. Author Linda DeMeulemeester has worked in the fields of literacy and education for many years, as a teacher and program adviser. In 2001, she graduated from the Clarion West Workshop for writers of science fiction and fantasy in Seattle, WA, and has had several short stories published in magazines. Linda lives in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Our Game: The History of Hockey in Canada provides a play-by-play of Canada's national sport’s evolution over three centuries, from the first publicly played game through the recent NHL lock-out. Along with essential information about rules, gear, and stats, readers will learn about hockey’s most unforgettable moments and most talented stars. Little-known facts, amazing photographs (many of which have never been published in a book before), and expertly researched history make this a must-have for every hockey fan! This is the most comprehensive children's book ever written about the history of hockey, from the Canadian perspective. Kids who are passionate about hockey want to know everything there is to know about the game; this book delves into the history of the sport as a whole, rather than focusing on just one era or star player. The book's dynamic design includes sidebars, benchmarks, stats, captions, a quiz, and a glossary, giving children the option to pick up the book and casually thumb through it to glean interesting hockey facts; they can also dive into the captivating narrative that ties the landmark events and heroes of the game together. Targeted at children from ages 8 - 12, this book will also be enjoyed by many generations of hockey buffs; perfect for parents and their children to explore together!

Abby adores animals and is thrilled to be looking after Mrs. Wilson's two goldfish. But Tess gets Abby barking mad by tagging along, pretending to be a dog. Will her antics ruin Abby's chance to prove she can be a responsible pet-sitter? Trina Wiebe lives in Invermere, British Columbia, and is the author of the Abby and Tess Pet-Sitters series and the Max-a-Million series. Combined, these books have sold over 65,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into five languages.

Simply put, this is a must-read for anyone who ever wondered about the origins of the Canadian national anthem. The gorgeous illustrations and sheet music make this book ideal for teachers who are looking for a lively way to teach Canadian history. "Our Song: The Story of 'O Canada, The Canadian National Anthem" lets young readers experience the 100-year evolution of the Canadian anthem from its composition in 1880 to the moment it was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980. Line by line in both official languages, "'O Canada" is brought to life by beautiful collage illustrations, and is accompanied by sheet music. This is the first book in the Lobster Press series, My Canada, a celebration of Canadian history designed for children.

Wombat Smith is the adopted member of a loving human family -- but he only just recently realized his wasn't quite like them. Wondering if he really belongs with the Smiths, Wombat sets out to learn more about what he is -- a marsupial. A trip to the library inspires him to travel to the wilds of Tasmania, where Wombat is sure to find other marsupials just like him, and maybe a new home. But frightening encounters with unfriendly farmers and Tasmanian devils make the countryside a dangerous place for a lone traveler. Will Wombat ever find out where he belongs? This new series features a curious, cuddly hero, who happens to be a marsupial. In his first adventure he travels to Australia and Tasmania, where he encounters interesting animals, exotic plants, and strange foods, which will delight young explorers. Children will identify with Wombat's sense of curiosity, his desire to belong, and the fact that sometimes he feels "different" from others. A vibrant, manga-inspired cover and black and white interior illustrations rich with texture and shading, capture the cute, comedic nature of Wombat Smith, and complement the smart, entertaining text.

The Max-a-Million series follows the adventures of Maxamillian J. Wigglesworth III, who is determine to become millionaire by age twelve. But whether he's a magician in search of a money-making trick, a hero looking for someone to rescue, or a movie director set to make the next box office hit, his get-rich-quick schemes often end in spectacular disaster! Max and his best friend Sid might not manage to make millions, but they always find lots of action, and discover that money isn't the greatest reward after all. In Max the Magnificent, Max goes undercover in the tricky world of magic, thinking that if he can discover the magician's secrets he will also discover a sure path to the riches he covets. But Max soon learns that the world of magic isn't always what it seems to be, and it's someone else's chicanery that may spell the end for his best friend Sid, and his million-dollar plan.