This is the story of the coal mine disaster that happened on May 9, 1992, in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The miners knew a tragedy was going to occur; they just did not realize when it would happen. Miners who complained about the lack of safety were silenced by fear of dismissal. The Westray Mine was open for only eight months before the massive explosion occurred. Comish, the author, was involved with the attempted rescue of the 26 men trapped in the mine. The National Film Board was the r...

A teenaged urban boy, grief-stricken from the loss of his mother, is sent to live with his workaholic father in the Canadian North. Lured by the work of a team of biologists, Benji becomes involved in the tracking of a female grizzly bear named Triple Seven. Named for a collar transmitter device, the wily bear helps the young boy come to terms with his loss. Alternating between the boy's and the bear's point of view, readers view the grizzlies' fight for survival and the protection of their c...

In this sequel to Tiger by the Tail, Sarah and her brother Nick spend a week at an exotic animal farm where they learn of the owner's illegal scheme of selling endangered animals. The two siblings come to the rescue of innocent animals as an overheard conversation details the plans to slaughter a tiger for the medicinal value of its body parts. A dangerous plan involves the assistance of a neighbour, Mr. McCurdy, to save the animal. This novel explores environmental and ethical issues in toda...

In this trilogy, six troubled teens learn about cooperation and teamwork.