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Mcnaughton s novel is an accurate description of the technology available and fashion trends of the late 1920s. Biographical fact sheet for more information, youll find links to online interviews at the bottom of this page. Books canadian to dance at the palais royale janet mcnaughton s young adult novel tells the story of a young woman who leaves her home in scotland to pursue a life in canada. Janet was born in toronto, but has lived most of her life in st.
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A cinderellaeliza doolittle theme provides the title reference, when agnes is briefly courted by a university student who mistakes her for a social equal. Janet mcnaughton is the multiawardwinning author of many books, including the secret under my skin, an earthly knight and her most recent novel, dragon seer, which was shortlisted for the prestigious td canadian childrens literature award, as w. To dance at the palais royale is an interesting commentary on the development of social classes in canada. Oh, dougie, she said through her tears, ill be going to canada soon. The reading audience of to dance at the palais royal should mirror kit pearsons. The best part of mcnaughtons book, besides her natural storytelling ability, is that it captures a period of time before the stock market crash of. Her to dance at the palais royale won the geoffrey bilson award, and the secret under my skin has also won several awards and critical acclaim. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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