(3) 4-6 Ruth spends the summer in Newfoundland, where she meets her cousin Ruby, whom she never knew about. The girls learn of a curse that has killed generations of twins in their family, including their mothers. Ruth and Ruby delve into their family history to break the curse. Sleepy but secret-laden Newfoundland is the perfect setting for this delightfully creepy, satisfying tale.

Reviewer: Mariko Turk

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kass Reich. Dog Carson travels with his white-haired human, Annie, from Canada's west coast to visit Annie's sister in Newfoundland. With camping equipment strapped precariously to their "rattlebang" bug-car, the pair enjoys coast-to-coast provincial wonders. The lighthearted road-trip story's gouache illustrations highlight the dot-eyed companions' affection and the beauty of stops such as Lake Winnipeg and Quebec City. Map included on the endpapers.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(2) 4-6 In alternating points of view, twelve-year-olds Annie and Claire narrate how a painting Annie rescues from the attic allows her to time-travel from 2004 Toronto to Claire's home in 1970s Newfoundland. It's evident that there are connections between the girls' lives, but the nature of those connections isn't immediately clear. The emotional tale intertwined with the mystery--involving guilt and grief--makes the puzzle all the more meaningful.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2018

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Ben Towle. Narrator Grace, who handwrites a newspaper for her small Newfoundland town, is riveted by Amelia Earhart. She gets the chance to ask Earhart all about her life when the pilot comes to town. Taylor delivers just the right amount of information in the text. Towle's black, white, and cyan drawings are moody and dramatic, evoking a strong sense of place and time period. Reading list. Bib.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2010

(4) 4-6 Jessie Wheller and her family rescue three shipwrecked men during a storm off the Newfoundland coast. Through her new friendship with the survivors, Jessie eventually helps an abused orphan, saves a herd of ponies destined for the slaughterhouse, and reconciles with her stern grandmother. The plot is loosely structured, but warmth and sentiment hold the tale together.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Tooke. Newfoundland folktales inspired this lengthy story of Jack, a lad thought a fool by his family for the kindness he shows to others. After setting out to find his missing brothers, he ends up rescuing a princess from the clutches of a magician. The paintings, set against Newfoundland's rugged landscape, mix the contemporary and the traditional in a rather odd fashion.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute