The Ranger

Vancouver artist Nancy Vo grew up on the Canadian plains. The Ranger, a simple, elegantly illustrated tale, is the second of her trilogy set there. I have yet to read the first, The Outlaw. Vo calls them "westerns" to bring attention to the fact that most westerns are associated with gunfights, wher......more

Happening upon an injured fox one day, who has his foot caught in a trap, a ranger named Annie releases him and nurses him back to health, all while determined not to tame him. But when Annie herself is the one in danger - attacked and wounded by a bear - the fox (and perhaps a (view spoiler)[fox spirit (hide spoiler)] ?) is the o......more

Striking and unusual with stunning illustrations, this one really struck a cord with me. It is a story about friendship - how it can develop, how it is received and what it brings. Imaginative and under-stated with an interesting bit of magical realism. This could be a brilliant book to use in an upp......more

Beautiful illustrations......more