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The Convicts
Written by Iain Lawrence
Random House Children's Books
Tom takes revenge on the man responsible for his family's misfortunes, and is forced into the streets of 19th century London. When he is sent to Australia, he has a surprise reunion.
Starred Selections by Year
Our Choice: Annual, 2002
Our Choice (now known as Best Books for Kids & Teens) is your guide to the best new Canadian books, magazines, audio and video for children and teens. Whether you’re stocking a bookshelf in a classroom, library or at home, every title in this guide has been given the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s stamp of approval.
Below you will find the Starred Selections from Our Choice. While each book in the guide is considered to be the cream of the crop, Starred Selections are titles of exceptional calibre.
Expert committees of educators, booksellers, school and public librarians from across Canada have handpicked the materials listed below. Committees look for excellence in writing, illustration or performance. Most importantly, these committees focus on selecting materials that will appeal to children and young adults.
2002 Starred Selections
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