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The Dear Canada series, authored by Jean Little and published between 2001 and 2016 by Scholastic Canada, consists of four books presented as diaries written by young Canadian girls. Each book offers a first-person perspective on significant events in Canadian history, including the Home Children program, the North-West Rebellion, the 1837 Rebellion, and the internment of Ukrainian Canadians during World War I. The series is set in diverse locations across Canada and explores themes such as immigration, cultural identity, resilience, and personal growth. The diary format emphasizes the emotional and social challenges faced by children during periods of national change, with each story focusing on historical moments through the intimate voice of a young protagonist. The series is used in educational settings and is available in school libraries and classrooms.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Jean Little
This 2001 novel by Jean Little, part of the Dear Canada series, is told through the diary of ten-year-old Victoria Cope. It follows the arrival of…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Jean Little
If I die before I wake is a 2007 book by Jean Little. It is part of the series Dear Canada. Catalog genres: Children'S Fiction, Diary, Children's,…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Sarah Ellis
That Fatal Night is a 2011 book by Sarah Ellis. It is part of the series Dear Canada. Catalog genres: Children'S Fiction, Diary.
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Ruby Slipperjack
Twelve-year-old Violet Pesheens is taken to a Residential School in 1966. The story is told through her diary, documenting her journey to the school,…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dear Canada books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Orphan at My Door”. Start with “Orphan at My Door.”
How many books are in the Dear Canada series?
We list 4 books by Jean Little , published between 2001–2016.
Where can I buy the Dear Canada books?
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