Teachers
Look what educators are saying about The Mystery of the Moonlight Murder: An Early Adventure of John Diefenbaker
“Studying the prime ministers through adventure stories is a great way of bringing history to life for our students. Teachers – the Leaders and Legacies series is an excellent place to start.”
-- Dr. Avis Glaze, Edu-quest International
"Not only a wholly believable, provocative blend of biography and history, but a much-needed contribution to an understanding and appreciation of a growing Canada and the role of its founding people for young readers of today!"
-- Cauleen Stanley, Consultant in Aboriginal Education
"The Mystery of the Moonlight Murder creatively blends historical facts into a fictional setting. As a junior level educator, this novel promotes strong cross curricular learning opportunities in the areas of language and social studies all packaged into an exciting adventure. It is a worthwhile read for any junior and intermediate student."
-- Larry DeBrouwer, Teacher, Col. J.E. Farewell P.S.
"What a great way to introduce people and issues of the past. When using great fiction, we can begin to 'see' and understand what it was like for people then, and how that influenced what and who we are today.
" Loved it!"
-- Nicole Snow, Principal, Sudbury Catholic District School Board
In The Mystery of the Moonlight Murder: An Early Adventure of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, Book One in the Leaders and Legacies series, history and learning are delivered with action, mystery and adventure for both boys and girls. While this historical fiction novel is just that – fiction – the subject matter and reconstruction of the Canadian west 100 years ago captures many of the events, real people and the way they lived their lives. The book accurately depicts the grand themes of the time, from immigration patterns and challenges, to law enforcement to lifestyles. A handy reference guide at the back outlines what was real and what wasn’t, for teachers and parents.
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