"There are strange things done in the midnight sunBy the men who moil for gold;The Arctic trails have their secret talesThat would make your blood run cold ..."
So begins the vividly haunting and enchanting tale of the "Cremation of Sam McGee", a poem by Robert W. Service illustrated by Ted Harrison. As a journalist and world traveller, it's no wonder Salimah Ebrahim chose such a rivetingly evocative book; one that had her equally dreading and anticipating the story at every turn: "I remember almost covering my ears as a little girl and wanting my parents to continue on with the story, but also being really scared by it!"
Hear more about Salimah's journey to this seemingly other-worldly place.
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A Good Book Drive is an annual book drive to bring stories to a new generation of readers, and support kids in need of new books. Running through the month of November, A Good Book Drive will be inspiring Vancouverites to purchase a new copy of their favorite kids’ book and deliver it to set locations throughout the city. At these drop off locations you can personalize your donation with a special bookplate, sharing the story of why that book is special to you. All books will be donated to this year’s book drive recipient, Frontier College Waiting Room Literacy Pilot Project. Share your favourite stories with A Good Book Drive on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. |
