Canadian Folklore

This set includes all five Folklore books in the series! Kidnapped by Her Bigfoot, Loved by Her Yeti, Claimed by Her Sasquatch, Rescued by His Mermaid, and Chasing Her Unicorn. Join these couples as they go out searching for folklore characters and find their "happily ever afters", instead.

Champion of a people or traitorous rabble-rouser? Political visionary or religious lunatic? Louis Riel is one of the most ambiguous figures in Canadian history, a man who stood and fell for the Métis nation. Hear about the fascinating western icon in this well-paced biography. The doomed struggle of Louis Riel and his Métis people against the new Canadian government is a story rich in drama and cultural change.

From the author of What Wakes the Bells comes a rich, gothic fantasy steeped in Germanic folklore about a girl who enters a dangerous, magical hunt with the goal of winning the death of her predatory overlord. Perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Maggie Stiefvater, and V.E. Schwab. This program is...

Bloomsbury presents Leonard Cohen by Harry Freedman, read by Ben Onwukwe. Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.' – The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks 'Among the finest...

Step into a world where ancient spirits whisper on the wind and the veil between realms is breathtakingly thin. Have you ever wondered about the foundational myths that shaped a vast land, or the chilling supernatural folklore that echoes in its most remote corners? 'Folk Tales from Canada: Creation, Spirits, and the Great Peace' invites you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Canada's most powerful Indigenous myths and enduring legends. F.T. Weaver, an engaging cultural guide, respectfully retells seven extraordinary tales, from the sacred Anishinaabe creation story of Turtle ...

My grandmother was the greatest storyteller I have known. In her soft voice, she spoke of heroes and giants, of evil deeds and of mysterious spirits. Sometimes her stories were short, others epic, but she always managed to hold my brother and me completely under her spell. She seemed to have an infinite supply, at times telling a tale of the West Coast peoples and then a story from the prairies, the East, or lands in the north.

Science cannot protect you from the sins of your bloodline. Hannah Standish trusts only what can be measured. As a structural surveyor, she reduces old ruins to data: stress loads, fault lines, and clean, provable facts. Numbers do not lie. They do not panic. And they do not die. When a violent storm drives her off the road in the Somme, Hannah takes shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. At 02:14 AM, something beneath the floor begins to knock. She reaches for reason first. Sinkhole. Infrasound. Exhaustion. But when the boards give way, she does not fall into a cellar. She drops into the ...

'This is historical fantasy at its best' S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass Casiopea Tun is too busy scrubbing floors in her wealthy grandfather's house to do anything more than dream of a life far from her dusty, small town in southern Mexico. A life she could call her own. Until one...

A creature of myth and magic emerging from the mist-shrouded forests of the Northwest, Coyote appears as a creator, messenger, hero, trickster, fool, or shapeshifter. Always on the lookout for fun, mischief, or the opportunity to help humans, Coyote’s encounters with gods, demons and the supernatural bring to life the rich cultural traditions of the Northwest peoples.

The dark roots of generational trauma twist around the all-consuming consequences of rage and revenge in this compelling horror novel from award-winning author Cheryl Isaacs (Mohawk). Grace finally has a name. Her whole life has been under the control of a woman she knows only as “Granny,”...

Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical creatures Raven, Thunderbird, Bear, and the Great Spirit become a path to rediscovering the spiritual landscape of culture. These are the stories of the Pacific Coast that tell of gods and demons, good and evil; things unimaginable brought to life.

It’s not true that dead men tell no tales. You can hear their haunting stories on the fog-shrouded banks of Newfoundland, in the aging brick manses of Upper and Lower Canada, on the wind-beaten flatlands of the prairies and among the misty mountains of the far west. This entertaining collection features tales of ghosts and other unexplained phenomena that have found their way into Canadian folklore.

Beyond Canada's stunning landscapes lies a hidden history, whispered in shadows and etched in fear. Dare to uncover it? Forget the polite façade. Urban Legends from Canada: Northern Frights and Modern Myths plunges you into the chilling heart of the True North's most enduring and terrifying tales. F.T. Weaver masterfully retells eight iconic legends, breathing new life into stories that have haunted communities for generations—from spectral apparitions and monstrous beasts to riches guarded by ancient curses and feuds settled in blood. Here's a glimpse of the darkness you'll discover: ...