Alison Lohans

Mystery of the Lunchbox Criminal

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The Lunchbox Criminal, by Alison Lohans
The Lunchbox Criminal, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Publisher: Scholastic Literacy Place, 1992

Mystery of the Lunchbox Criminal (Scholastic Canada, 1990)

One day at school J.J. finds a disgusting surprise in his lunchbox – but no lunch. Soon other kids’ lunches are being stolen too. J.J. and his friends set out to find the “criminal” and discover more than they’d bargained for.

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” list.

Winner of the South Sask. Reading Council/Sask. Writers Guild Young Readers’ Choice Award.

 

Y a-t-il un voleur dans l’ecole? (Scholastic, 1990, translation of Mystery of the Lunchbox Criminal).

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Raspberry Room

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Raspberry Room, by Alison Lohans
Raspberry Room, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: Gillian Newland
Publisher: Orca Books, 2006

ISBN 978-1-55143-352-0

From the raspberry room in her backyard, Abby can see through a knothole to the house next door.  She sees the neighbors’ dog, Sparky, and pets his cold wet nose.  Then she finds herself looking into a blue, blue eye.  Who does it belong to?

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Also available as an ebook for Kindle at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and other stores too.

Germy Johnson’s Piano War

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Germy Johnson's Piano War, by Alison Lohans
Germy Johnson’s Piano War, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: A.E. Matheson
Publisher: aemWORKS publishing, 2009

ISBN 978-0-9784974-3-9

When J.J.’s mom signs him up for piano lessons, J.J. and his friend Derek declare war!

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$7.95 + shipping. Free teacher material available.

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Read a 3-star review from CM.

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Germy Johnson’s Secret Plan

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Germy Johnson's Secret Plan, by Alison Lohans
Germy Johnson’s Secret Plan, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: A.E. Matheson
Publisher: aemWORKS publishing, 2008

ISBN: 798-0-7984974-0-8

Originally published by Scholastic Literacy Place, 1992
Translated into French as Le plan secret de Jeremie Jalbert (Scholastic, 1992)

Jeremy Johnson’s Aunt Pru is coming to stay at his house–and he can’t stand her! Find out what happens when he comes up with a “germy” plan to make her go away. This is a new edition of a 1992 favourite.

Learn more about Germy Johnson at his website.

$7.95 + shipping. Free teacher material available.
ISBN: 798-0-7984974-0-8

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Getting Rid of Mr. Ribbitus

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Getting Rid of Mr. Ribitus, by Alison Lohans
Getting Rid of Mr. Ribitus, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: Barbara Hartmann
Publisher: Hodgpog
Price: $5.95 + shipping

Curtis tries hard to get rid of the tiny green man who keeps pestering him – and his parents can’t even see Mr. Ribitus!  

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Nathaniel’s Violin

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Nathaniel's Violin, by Alison Lohans
Nathaniel’s Violin, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: Marlene Watson
Publisher: Orca Books
Price: $7.95 + shipping

When a mysterious peddler gives Nathaniel a violin to play, everything begins to change on the farm.

Shortlisted for the 1996 Saskatchewan Book Awards in the Children’s Literature Category

Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection, 1996

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Sundog Rescue

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Sundog Rescue, by Alison Lohans
Sundog Rescue, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrator: Vladyana Langer Krykorka
Publisher: Annick Press, 1999
Price: $6.95 + shipping

Melissa sees shadow wolves and other things that nobody else can see – but when Grandma falls and needs help, can she overcome her fears?

Finalist for the Regina Book Award, 1999
Finalist for the Saskatchewan Book Awards, 1999

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Waiting for the Sun

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Waiting for the Sun, by Alison Lohans
Waiting for the Sun, by Alison Lohans

Author: Alison Lohans
Illustrators: Marilyn Mets & Peter Ledwon
Publisher: Red Deer Press, 2002
Ages 4–8 • 32 pages • 8 1/2 x 11″

ISBN 978-0-88995-358-1 (paper)
ISBN 978-0-88995-240-9 (hardcover)

Mollie can hardly wait for the new baby – but will her little brother be able to do the things Mollie looks forward to sharing?

Nominated: Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award

Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Our Choice” Citation

Nominated: Shining Willow Award 2002

Honorable Mention: Saskatchewan Writers Guild Children’s Literature Award

IBBY Canada Outstanding Canadian Picture Book 2000–2003

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