When Addie Was Scared

by Linda Bailey

A young girl triumphs over fear in this life-affirming and inspiring story set on a prairie farm in the 1930s.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

I was born and grew up in Winnipeg —a daydreamer with her nose in a book. In my twenties, I traveled around the world, mostly by ship. Later, I moved to Vancouver, where I earned a B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of British Columbia. Among my jobs were travel agent, college teacher, instructional designer and editor.

For years, I dabbled with writing. But I didn't begin to write in earnest until I had two young daughters. My first book was published in 1992, and I have since written more than thirty others, including novels, picture books and non-fiction.

I live in Vancouver, a short walk from the sea. I write full-time and still love to travel, read and daydream.
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Series:
* Stanley
* Stevie Diamond Mystery
* Good Times Travel Agency

Awards:
Arthur Ellis Award
◊ Best Juvenile (1997): How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?
◊ Best Juvenile (2000): How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Addie is afraid of many things and one day she faces a threat and discovers the courage within her.


Lower Grades K-3
Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Canadian Content-Canadian Content (All); Emotions-Courage; Emotions-Fear; Natural Environments-Plains/Plateaus/Prairies;

[Corinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A girl with a lot of fears learns that she can be brave when something she cares about is threatened. I can almost here a grandmother telling this story. Detailed illustrations.

[Crystal Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME moral reader!!!

[Erroll Treslan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent story about a little girl who discovers an inner strength she never knew she had.