Which, of course, is not the same as how many have been published (also an incomplete figure as it doesn't take into account those that are under contract but not yet released). This explains the confused look you'll see on my face if you ever happen to ask me how many books I've written.

I can hardly argue with that when I regularly have to double-check details myself. Dunster ' s Award for Fiction jurorsĪ friend once remarked that it's difficult to keep track of my books. Unpredictable home-life that would sink most grownups. Corbin, the book’s teenage hero, navigates an It must be accessible by and relevant to an audience that has noīy Valerie Sherrard succeeds beautifully in that regard, steering clear Highly recommended for middle-grade readers.” - Rachel Seigel, Canadian Children's Book Newsįiction has to do everything a novel for adult readers does and more: Hopeful and optimistic and reminds readers that there's nothing wrong Making light of what Corbin's going through. Sherrard does an excellent job of lacing humour into the story without Despite the tragedy of the circumstances, the novel is aĬompelling story of strength, hope and compassion.' Full review here: CM Magazine Is a deep and beautifully written title that once begun is hard to putĭown. Despite the gravity of the subject matter, Birdspell is a very readable book laced with humour and grace.

Provides rare validation for those children who struggle with it in Readers unfamiliar with mental-health issues. Dunster's Award for Fictionįrom Quill and Quire: ' Birdspell offers remarkable insight to young Listed as one of CBC's Best Canadian middle-grade and YA books of 2021Īn Ontario Library Association 2021 Best Bets Selection in the Junior Fiction category Shortlisted for the 2022 Diamond Willow Award Shortlisted for the 2023 Sundogs Award (MYRCA) Shortlisted for the 2022-23 Hackmatack Award Mom – or himself – through the dark period. So, when a classmate offers Corbin the talking bird she's unable to keep,īut when things begin to spiral out of control, Corbin can no longer get his There’s a gap in his life that’s been waiting to be filled. Illness means lost jobs, constant moves, new schools and friendships that never Corbin Hayes has felt alone for as long as he can remember.

Kate by Valerie Sherrard