Three Titles from Roussan

Roussan Publishers Inc. is a Canadian publisher based in Quebec. Their titles are mostly for children and young adults, with genres that include early chapter books to mature themes for older teens.

No Presents Please by Edmonton writer Gwen Molnar is an early chapter book sure to capture the attention of young readers. When Susie Bright moves to a new school, she hopes her birthday party (with a Halloween theme) will attract the other students in her class to be her friend. However, at the last minute her parents are called out of town and the party planners don't show up. Susie, thanks to the help of a mysterious, jellybean-selling woman shows up and helps Susie put on the party of a lifetime. Not only is this a fun story, but it also deals with the serious theme of feeling different -- Susie is the only black child in her class -- and wanting to fit in and make friends.

Beloved Books is Roussan's religion series. Kathleen Cook Waldron, based in 100 Mile House, BC, tackles the story of Joseph, son of Jacob in Joseph, Master of Dreams. This re-telling of the story from the Book of Genesis presents a unique interpretation of Joseph's experiences as a slave and while he struggles to interpret his dreams. Most of all, Waldron emphasizes the theme of forgiveness and her use of humour and poetic language makes this a great read for any age -- or faith.

Danger in Disguise is a challenging read by Toronto writer Mary Alice Downie and her husband John. It is part of the On Time's Wing series, which deals with Canadian historical fiction. This novel has at its heart a struggle that still exists in Canadian society today: the misunderstandings and harsh feelings between the English and French. Jamie is a 14 year old boy who has been on the run with his father all his life. When his father at last tells him the reason for their transient lifestyle, Jamie is forced to leave his father behind in Normandy and heads for Quebec, just as General Wolfe begins his siege. Although Jamie is originally from Scotland, his travels have caused him to speak perfect French, and he ends up being mistaken as an enemy spy.

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