Clan by Sigmund Brouwer, It Seemed Like a Good Idea… Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs by Ted and Will Staunton, and Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War, by Mireille Messier and illustrated by Kass Reich have been shortlisted for the 2021-22 Hackmatack Awards!
The Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award is a literary program designed for young readers in Atlantic Canada. Each year, thousands of children in grades four to six (aged nine to twelve) read from the selection of outstanding Canadian books and vote for their favourites. The winners of the Hackmatack Award in each category are announced at the final award ceremony in May.
About Clan by Sigmund Brouwer (Tundra Books):
Part survival story, part animal-human friendship story and part redemption story, Clan follows the journey of Atlatl and the saber tooth cub he rescues from a dire wolf attack. Sigmund is represented by Amy Tompkins.
It Seemed Like a Good Idea… Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs by Ted and Will Staunton (Scholastic Canada):
A hilarious collection of misfires, creative solutions, dumb luck – and startling victories! Where else but Canada would you find a town that turns its main street into a giant tubing run? Or witness a Mission Impossible-style heist where a thief drops down through the ceiling and makes off with over $120,000 worth of hockey sticks? Not to mention the slippery – or was that sticky? – bandits who stole 20,000 litres of maple syrup . . . And where else would you find an aircraft carrier made out of blocks of ice, a man building a miniature version of the entire country, or a moose giving you a carwash? Ted and Will Staunton are represented by Amy Tompkins
Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War by Mireille Messier and illustrated by Kass Reich (Tundra Books):
During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. This charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart! Kass is represented by Fiona Kenshole.
To see the full list of honorees, please visit: https://hackmatack.ca/news/