Janice Ryan

Known for her series of true ghost stories, Barbara Smith is back, this time with a collection of fictional ghostly tales set in real Alberta locations. So light the fire and prepare to be spooked by these delightfully eerie stories, including: Author...

Animals have extraordinary minds capable of exceptional acts of perception, generosity, bravery and kindness. Their connection with humankind gives us a glimpse into their world and their desire to share it with us. Here is a collection of...

Kids encounter all kinds of animal ghosts in this spirited debut volume. Some involve pets, others involve wild animals, but all are based on fact and very, very scary!When a fishtank comes mysteriously to life, a boy struggles to convince his parents...

Liza, an orphan girl living on the cold streets of London in 1834, is able to rise above her squalid surroundings to bring joy to the lives of others. Although only 11, she displays amazing courage as she cares for a younger child and ekes out a bare...

From acclaimed author Barbara Smith comes this long-awaited series of children’s books. Based on true accounts of hauntings, and told with a master storyteller’s eye for detail, these collections will scare, astound and instruct kids of all ages.This...

More devilish delights for fireside reading by the Connoisseur of Creepy himself, A.S. Mott. An ideal stocking stuffer! Author - A.S. Mott. Narrator - Janice Ryan. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Houses are often considered the most haunted of places. In this book you’ll meet some young people who live in haunted houses and you’ll explore some of the spookiest spaces on the planet. Author - Barbara Smith. Narrator - Janice Ryan. Published Date...

Richard searches for a deeper understanding of his miraculous healing in the sequel to Second ChanceRichard returns to Maui where he reunites with Johnathan and Mamma Lila. Once again, he finds their wisdom intellectually contradictory, but most...

Muskoka is a beloved region for summertime frivolity—a popular destination for tourists and cottagers.The region is also home to a remarkably varied and interesting history.This book explores stories that most people, residents included, likely know...

Niagara is rich with fascinating stories, from daredevils to heroics.From the horrors during the War of 1812, to murder, to technological innovation and the birth of the modern tourist industry, Niagara has seen it all:In 1901, Annie Taylor was the...

Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical...

A moving story of one man, deeply troubled by the circumstances of his life, who travels to the islands of Hawaii hoping to find peace. Here, he is befriended by two intriguing people who speak in ways that mystify yet fascinate him. Thus begins a...

First Nations peoples and Native Americans in North America have long believed in the power of spirit animals or totems. They believed that these animals had lessons to teach and healing or inspirational powers:Wayne Arthurson delves into the world of...

This is an important book for children and young adults, whether they are psychologically or emotionally in trouble or not. This book is equally important for parents, teachers and counselors. The Spark Inside reveals, in easily understood language,...

From strange behaviour to interesting prey-vs.-predator relationships to fantastical creatures, the animal world is full of fascinating facts about our furry, feathered and scaly friends:The wood frog burrows into the leaf litter in winter; its heart,...