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Book Reviews by AUTHOR -- J -- Jackel, Susan (Edited by) A Flannel Shirt & Liberty: British Emigrant Gentlewomen in the Canadian West 1880-1914 Reviewed by Adele Case Grades 11 and up 1982 November Jackson, A. Y. The Arctic 1927 Reviewed by Lee Thirlwill Grades 9 and up 1983 May Jackson, Carolyn The Flying Ark Reviewed by Marion Scott Kindergarten to Grade 3 / Ages 5-8 1990 May Jackson, Doreen, Robert Jackson and Nicolas Baxter-Moore Politics in Canada: Culture, Institutions, Behaviour and Public Policy Reviewed by Ted Monkhouse Grades 12 and up 1986 September Jackson, Ed and Stan Persky (Edited by) Flaunting It! A Decade of Gay Journalism from the Body Politic Reviewed by David J. Young Post-Secondary 1983 May Jackson, John and Phil Weller Chemical Nightmare Reviewed by Elaine Balpataky Grades 10 and up 1983 September Jackson, John N. with Roberta M. and Robert R. Taylor The Welland Canals: The Growth of Mr. Merritt's Ditch Reviewed by Joan McGrath Grades 12 and up 1988 November Jackson, Michael Prisoners of Isolation: Solitary Confinenent in Canada Reviewed by Donald S. Santor Grades 11 and up 1984 March Jackson, Robert., Doreen Jackson and Nicolas Baxter-Moore Politics in Canada: Culture, Institutions, Behaviour and Public Policy Reviewed by Ted Monkhouse Grades 12 and up 1986 September Jackson, Sarah Particles: Phase One/Particules:Phase Un Reviewed by donalee Moulton-Barrett Post-Secondary 1983 March Jacobs, Jane The Girl on the Hat Reviewed by Maryleah Otto Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10 1989 July Jacobson, Pamela and Joan Pendersen Treaty Days Reviewed by Patricia Fry Grades 2-3 1986 May Jaenen, Cornelius J. and Paul W. Bennett Emerging Identities: Selected Problems and Interpretations in Canadian History Reviewed by Walter Kalyn Grades 11-12 1986 November Jaensson, Hakan and Arne Norlin Charlie's Pillow Reviewed by Janice Foster All Ages 1985 September Jahns, Darcy and Duanne Mother May I? Reviewed by Adele M. Fasick Gradees 4-6/Ages 9-11 1993 September Jakober, Marie Sandinsista: A Novel of Nicaragua Reviewed by L. Maingon Adult 1986 May Jam, Teddy Doctor Kiss Says Yes Reviewed by Lorrie Ann Clark Pre-school to Grade 3/Ages 3-7 1992 May James, Carl E. Making It: Black Youth, Racism and Career Aspirations In a Big City Reviewed by Ellen Robson Grades 12 and up /Ages 17 and up 1991 March James, Janet Craig Jeremy Gates and the Magic Key Reviewed by Joan M. Payzant Grades 4-7 1987 July James, Janet Craig My Name is Louis Reviewed by Elizabeth Woodger Grades 7-10 / Ages 12-15 1989 July James, Phyllis Frederic Freeman: Pioneer Merchant Reviewed by Mary Fallis Grades 9 and up 1985 January James, Ross D. and George K. Peck Breeding Birds of Ontario: Nidology and Distribution, Volume 1, Nonpasserines Reviewed by Elinor Kelly Post-Secondary 1983 November James, William C. Fur Trader's Photographs Reviewed by A.L. Florence Grades 9 and up 1986 March Jamieson, Don A World Unto Itself: The Political Memoirs of Don Jamieson, Vol. II Reviewed by Val K. Lem Grades 10 and up /Ages 14 and up 1991 September Jankovic, Vida (Translated by) Once There Was a Man Reviewed by Nadiya Blaine Adult 1988 March Janes, J. Robert Danger on the River Reviewed by Dianne Harke Grades 5-8 1983 January Janes, Robert Murder in the Market Reviewed by Phyllis James Grades 5-9 / Ages 10-14 1986 March Janes, J. Robert The Third Story Reviewed by Leslie A. McGrath Adult 1983 July Janes, J. Robert The Watcher Reviewed by Jerry McDonnell Grades 12 and up 1983 January Janes, Percy Eastmall Reviewed by Roy Babstock Adult 1982 November Jansen, Catholyn K. Birds of a Feather Reviewed by Grace Shaw Grades 11 and up / Ages 16 and up 1991 September Jansen in de Wal, John F. Joey Runs Away Reviewed by Barbara Conquest Grades 3 and up 1983 November Jarman, Fred and Allan Hux Canada: a Growing Concern Reviewed by John Harkness Grades 9-12 1982 September Jarman, Fred and Allan Hux Canada: a Growing Concern. Teacher's Guide Reviewed by John Harkness Grades 9-12 1982 September Jarman, Fred and Allan Hux Canada: A Growing Concern Reviewed by A.E. Barnett Grades 7-8 1987 May Jasmin, Claude The Dragon and Other Laurentian Tales Reviewed by Fran Newman Pre-school and up 1987 September Jasmin, Claude Mario Reviewed by Frank Loreto Grades 12 and up 1986 January Jasper, Karin Are You Too Fat, Ginny? Reviewed by Theo Hersh Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10 1990 May Jeffrey, Robert and Paul Russell Pope John Paul II: Canada 1984 Reviewed by Jane Robinson Grades 3 and up 1985 March Jeffrey, Robert and Paul Russel Toronto's Top Ten: 100s of Listings of the Best in the City Reviewed by Vivienne Denton Grades 7 and up 1984 November Jenkins, Anthony Traveller's Tales: An Illustrated Journey Through Australia, Asia and Africa Reviewed by Iyvan Michalchyshyn Grades 11 and up 1986 November Jenkins, Patrick Flipbook Animation and Other Ways to Make Cartoons Move Reviewed by J.E. Simpson Grades 4 and up / Ages 9 and up 1991 November Jennings, Eve, Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler Lisa Makes the Headlines and Other Stories Reviewed by Ronald A. Jobe Grades 2-4 1987 March Jennings, Lucy Mae and Blanche M. Fedoruk Secretarial and General Office Procedures Reviewed by P. Frieda Lofts Grades 11 and up 1984 September Jennings, Sharon When Jeremiah Found Mrs. Ming Reviewed by Ila D. Scott Preschool-grade 1 / Ages 2-6 1992 October Jennings, Sharon Sleep Tight, Mrs. Ming Reviewed by Jennifer Johnson Kindergarten to Grade 3 / Ages 5 to 8 1993 November Jennings, William E. Entrepreneurship: A Primer For Canadians Reviewed by Howard Hurt Grades 10 and up 1986 July Jensen, Doreen and Polly Sargent Robes of Power: Totem Poles on Cloth Reviewed by Lillian Turner Grades 11 and up 1987 May Jensen, Margaret Ann Love's Sweet Return: The Harlequin Story Reviewed by Valerie Hudson Grades 11 and up 1985 January Jerman, Fredrick and Terry G. Murphy All About Law: Exploring the Canadian Legal System: Student Workbook Reviewed by John D. Crawford Grades 10 and up 1986 May Jerome, Carole The Man in the Mirror: A True Story of, Love Revolution, and Trechery in Iran Reviewed by Joan McGrath Adult/Secondary 1988 November Jerome, James Mr. Speaker Reviewed by Louise Dick Grades 10 and up 1986 March Jewinski, Judi English Made Easy: A Canadian Rhetoric and Handbook Reviewed by Joanne Peters Grades 11 and up 1987 May Jewitt, John R. White Slaves of the Nootka Reviewed by Adele Case Post-Secondary 1987 November Jiles, Paulette Celestial Navigation: Poems Reviewed by Donalee Moulton-Barrett Grades 12 and up 1984 November Jiles, Paulette The Late Great Human Road Show Reviewed by Ruth Cosstick Grades 7 and up 1987 May Jiles, Paulette Sitting in the Club Car Drinking Rum and Karmakola Reviewed by James Kingstone Grades 12 and up 1987 May Jobe, Ron and Paula Hart Canadian Connections: Experiencing Literature with Children Reviewed by Gail Lennon Adult/Professional 1992 March Joe, Hollis L. T. Polemics on Day Care Reviewed by Sharon McKay Professional 1982 September Johns, Linda Sharing a Robin's Life Reviewed by Peter Croskery Grades 7 and up / Ages 12 and up 1994 Jan/Feb Johns, Ted St. Sam and the Nukes: a Nuclear Comedy Reviewed by Linda May Bell Grades 7 and up 1983 January Johnson, Arthur Breaking the Banks Reviewed by John D. Crawford Grades 11 and up 1988 September Johnson, Bryan Four Days of Courage: The Untold Story of the Fall of Marcos Reviewed by John Harkness Adult 1987 July Johnson, Elizabeth Lominska and Katheryn Bernick Hands of our Ancestors: The Revival of Salish Weaving at Musqueam Reviewed by Adele Case Grades 8 and up 1987 May Johnson, Gillian K. Saranohair Reviewed by Norma Charles Grades K-3 / Ages 5-8 1993 January Johnson, Gordon K. Environmental Tips: How You Can Save this Planet Reviewed by Hugh A. Cook Grades 5-9 / Ages 10-14 1990 November Johnson, Laura C. The Seam Allowance: Industrial Home Sewing in Canada Reviewed by Jacqueline Foerter Grades 9 and up 1983 January Johnson, Mada The First Book of Bumble McBean Reviewed by Janice Foster Pre-School-3 1982 November Johnson, Mia Teach Your Child to Draw: Bringing Out Your Child's Talents and Appreciation for Art Reviewed by Deborah Mervold Professional 1991 March Johnson, Odette and Bruce Apples, Alligators and Also Alphabets Reviewed by Constance Hall Preschool to Grade 2 / Ages 3-7 1990 November Johnson, Odette and Bruce One Prickly Porcupine Reviewed by Irene Aubrey Pre-school to Grade 1/Ages 3 to 6 1992 January Johnson, Odette and Bruce Rainbows Under the Sea Reviewed by Norma Charles Pre-school to Grade 2/Ages 3 to 7 1993 September Johnson, Peter R. and Rhona Davies The Uzi and the Stone Reviewed by Eric Bonfield Grades 12 and up / Ages 17 and up 1992 May Johnson, Rick and Judy Wells The Pie's the Limit!: Savoury Pies for All Occasions Reviewed by Jackie Black Grades 9 and up 1984 May Johnson, Ruth (Collected by) Core: Stories and Poems Celebrating the Lives of Ordinary People Who Call Toronto Their Home Reviewed by Joan McGrath Grades 6 and up 1983 March Johnston, A.J.B, K. Donovan, B.A. Balcom, A. Storm and the Cape Breton District School Board Louisbourg: An 18th Century Town Reviewed by Jo Anna Burns Patton Grades 5-7/Ages 10-12 1992 March Johnston, A. J. B. The Summer of 1744: a Portrait of Life in 18th-Century Louisbourg Reviewed by Pauline Henaut Grades 10 and up 1984 May Johnston, Basil H. By Canoe and Moccasin: Some Native Place Names of the Great Lakes Reviewed by Anna L. Holman Grades 3-6 1987 July Johnston, Basil Ojibwa Ceremonies Reviewed by Lillian M. Turner Grades 7 and up 1983 November Johnston, Charles M. E.C. Drury: Agrarian Idealist Reviewed by Thomas F. Chambers Grades 12 and up 1987 March Johnston, Donald (Editor) With a Bang, Not a Whimper: Pierre Trudeau Speaks Out Reviewed by Thomas F. Chambers Grades 10 and up /Ages 15 and up 1989 July Johnston, Jean Rob and the Rebels 1837 Reviewed by Nancy E. Black Grades 5-8 1983 March Johnston, Julie Adam and Eve and Pinch Me Reviewed by Meredith MacKeen Grades 7-9 / Ages 12-14 1994 September Johnston, Julie Hero of Lesser Causes Reviewed by Floyd Spracklin Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up 1992 October Johnson, Rick and Judy Wells The Noble Spud Reviewed by Bessie Condos Egan Adult 1986 March Johnston, Wayne The Story of Bobby O'Malley Reviewed by E. Robson Grades 10 and up 1986 July Johnston, Wayne The Time of Their Lives Reviewed by Susan Ratcliffe Adult 1988 July Johnstone, David Count Raisinblaa and the Dozens of Dishes Reviewed by Janet E. Goldack Grades 2-4 1984 January Jonas, George and Barbara Amiel By Persons Unknown Reviewed by Jean Keenan Grades 12 and up 1983 September Jonas, George Crocodiles in the Bathtub and Other Perils Reviewed by Thomas F. Chambers Grades 10 and up 1987 September Jonas, George and Edward L. Greenspan Greenspan: The Case For the Defence Reviewed by Violet Williams Adult 1988 March Jonas, George A Passion Observed: A True Story of a Motorcycle Racer Reviewed by Michael Freeman Grades 10-13 / Ages 15-18 1989 September Jonas, George (ed.) The Scales of Justice: Seven Famous Criminal Cses Recreated Reviewed by Allan Kogon Grades 12 and up 1984 November Jonas, George Vengeance: the True Story of an Israeli Reviewed by Joan McGrath Grades 12 and up 1984 September Jones, David C. Empire of Dust Reviewed by Iyvan Michalchyshyn Grades 12 and up 1988 May Jones, Dennis Barbarossa Red: A Novel Reviewed by Jerry McDonnell Grades 11 and up 1986 September Jones, Dennis Rubicon One Reviewed by Ted Monkhouse Grades 11 and up 1984 January Jones, Dennis Russian Spring Reviewed by Jerry McDonnell Grades 11 and up 1985 January Jones, D. G. A Throw of Particles: New and Selected Poetry Reviewed by Tony Cosier Grades 11 and up 1983 September Jones, Elizabeth Gentlemen and Jesuits: Quests for Glory and Adventure in the Early Days of New France Reviewed by Thomas F. Chambers Grades 12 and up 1986 November Jones, Evan Tales of the Caribbean: Anansi Stories Reviewed by Joan Hewer Grades 4 to 8 / Ages 9 to 13 1992 September Jones, Frank Master and Maid: The Charles Massey Murder Reviewed by Brenda Watson Grades 11 and up 1986 January Jones, Frank Trail of Blood: a Canadian Murder Odyssey Reviewed by Jerry McDonnell Grades 10 and up 1984 November Jones, Garry Crocus Hill Notebook Reviewed by Gail Lennon Professional 1991 September Jones, Thirza and Claire Eamer The Canadian Rodeo Book Reviewed by Elaine Blakey Grades 6 and up 1983 July Jones, J. E. Saskatchewan Reviewed by Walter Kalyn All Grades 1984 May Jones, Jeanette L. and Elizabeth Vernon Mathways for Early Childhood Reviewed by Joan Young Pre-School-Grade 1 1984 May Jones, Philip N. Canoe Routes: Northwest Oregon Reviewed by June Curley Grades 10 and up 1983 January Jones, Raymond and Jon Stott Canadian Books for Children: A Guide to Authors and Illustrators Reviewed by P.J. Hammel Professional 1989 May Jonker, Peter The Song and the Silence: Sitting Wind Reviewed by Sharon. A. McLennan McCue Grades 7 and up/Ages 12 and up 1989 May Jordan, Godfrey P. The Official Kids' Book of Baseball Reviewed by Marsha Kaiserman Grades 3-8 / Ages 8-13 1994 November/December Jordan, Mary U. "My Name is Marie Anne Gaboury" Reviewed by Corinne Tellier Grades 5 and up 1984 January Joyce, Lisa (Compiled by) Being Here: A Collection of Writings By Kids at the IWK Children's Hospital Reviewed by Maryleah Otto Grades 5 and up / Ages 10 and up 1991 October Julien, Viviane La Championne Reviewed by Doris Lemoine Grades 5-7 / Ages 10-12 1992 May

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