Caroline lives in the small town of Waterdown near Hamilton, Ontario. Her previous books for children include the popular Malagawatch Mice. Recommended."- The Manitoba Library AssociationĬaroline Stellings is an artist, author, and children’s book illustrator. Her book The Contest, part of the Gutsy Girl series, won the 2009 ForeWord Book of the Year Award and was a finalist for the 2010/11 Hackmatack prize. "An engaging story about a young determined girl who has been brought up to think of others even though she has very little herself.Readers will enjoy Rosy’s spunk, the colourful cast of additional characters, and the funny mishaps as the story of selflessness unfolds. Caroline Stellings is an award-winning author and illustrator. Preparing for the contest is an adventure in itself, and as Rosy overcomes setbacks with her health as well as financial hardships, readers share her discoveries about the true value of friendship, family, and community.Ģ009 ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Awards Young readers from all backgrounds will delight in the story of Rosy, a spirited dark-haired girl who is half-Mohawk and the first Native person to enter an Anne of Green Gables look-alike contest. ForeWord Magazine 2009 Book of the Year Award Winner in the Juvenile Fiction category!
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