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Classic Reader: Glengarry Schooldays by Ralph Connor

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the book Glengarry Schooldays by Ralph Connor, 15 sketches make up Glengarry Schooldays look back affectionately on childhood in Ontario at the time of Confederation including a detailed portrait of children and...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Golden Road by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel The Golden Road by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a sequel to The Story Girl. Sara Stanley returns to join the King children in publishing their own local magazine to entertain the town of Carlisle.
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Article
Other

The Age: The Making of Alice Munro

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2004 New York Times article that takes a look at what "made" Canadian author Alice Munro. An interesting look at her childhood and family life, which is very much reflected in her short stories.
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Classic Reader: "Cyrilla's Inspiration" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of the short story "Cyrilla's Inspiration" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Classic Reader: "Davenport's Story" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of the short story "Davenport's Story" by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "In a Steamer Chair" by Robert Barr

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the book "In a Steamer Chair" by Robert Barr. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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University of California

University of California, Davis: Well Known Canadians: Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
List of writers from Canada, with brief biographical facts, photographs, works, and awards.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "A Soul That Was Not at Home" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short story "A Soul That Was Not at Home" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Carol Bruneau

For Students 9th - 10th
The personal homepage of Canadian writer Carol Bruneau has a short biography, details about her published books, and a link to her blog and to other sites of interest.
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Handout
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Track O: Online Guide to Writing in Canada: Canadian Authors Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive list of Canadian authors with complied lists of their works, works about them, awards, etc., along with links to external resources.
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Handout
Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: E. Pauline Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A short profile of Pauline Johnson, along with links to bibliographies and additional information.
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Activity
Other

L.m. Montgomery Institute: Her Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about Lucy M. Montgomery and her contributions to Canadian literature.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Hugh Mac Lennan Is Dead at 83; A Canadian Novelist and Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 1990 article recalling the career, education, and personal thoughts of Canadian author Hugh MacLennan.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: What's Bred in the Bone by Grant Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "What's Bred in the Bone" by Grant Allen about identical twin heroes.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Wooing of Bessy" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 7th - 9th
Lucy Maud Montgomery is best known for authoring "Anne of Green Gables". Read one of her short stories, "The Wooing of Bessy", on this site.