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Biography
Linda is never far from education. She has been a student, English teacher, Guidance Counsellor, occasional teacher, a Trustee with the local Board of Education and a volunteer in schools.
She and her husband live near Meaford, Ontario on a gravel road.They have a small acreage that features an eco-friendly pond.
A much enjoyed highlight in her life in the frequent visits from their six grandchildren. They inspire the characters in her writing.
She has a degree in Sociology and Psychology. More recently, she has graduated from a writing program with The Institute of Children's Literature.
Linda is also a gardener, church organist, choir director, scarecrow builder for the Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and member of the fun-loving Meaford Scarecrow Invasion Marching Kazoo Band.
Check Linda out at her website, www.lindahamill.ca
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Books by Linda Hamill
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Birthday Sleigh Ride Written by Linda Hamill Illustrated by Betty Merrifield

55 pages, ISBN: 9780888876737 $12.95 CA
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About the Book
Oliver and his friends go for a sleigh ride to celebrate his birthday. Everyone enjoys all the sights on the way to the bush. There are many winter activities they have fun doing before having a winter style picnic. But one new friend creates a lot of conflict. OliverÕs closest friend is especially offended. Oliver learns the true meaning of friendship.
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Darius the Dragonfly and the Tadpole Race Written by Linda Hamill Illustrated by Betty Merrifield

60 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888876393 $12.95 CA
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About the Book
Mrs Hasalot, a mother frog, has squabbling tadpoles. Darius comes to help settle the dispute between K-tad and G-tad, who are two of twenty-six tadpoles. K-tad and G-tad want to know who is the fastest. So Darius supervises a race. In the first race attempt, one tadpole does some pushing. The next race, one tadpole bites his brother's tail. Then the tadpoles discover they are starting to become frogs.
Now all the tadpoles want to race. Will this race ever end?
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Fall Fair Fun Written by Linda Hamill Illustrated by Karen Bannister Rosie

55 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888876416 $12.95 CA
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About the Book
Della is excited to arrive the Fall Fair with her brother and sister. She loves animals and is so delighted to see such a variety.
Della, Bea and Lyle start in the poultry building. Della is good at picking out the prize winners. But then the girls lose track of Lyle. They were suppose to stay together.
The girls start their search for Lyle but find many interesting things along the way.
When they find Lyle, Della and Lyle try to pick out which animals will win first prize. Who do you think does the better job? And what is the highlight of the day?
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Go Ducky, Go Written by Linda Hamill

51 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888875730 $9.95 CA
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About the Book
Lyle's school is hosting The Great Duck Race and he has a ticket. He has plans on how to spend winnings. But his sisters want their share. Lyle and his family arrive early and see the rubber ducks being prepared for the race. The race starts at Sykes Street Bridge with the Mayor saying "Go!" One duck gets ahead. Lyle cheers for this duck hoping it has his number. But another duck is gaining quickly. There are three prizes plus a prize for the last duck. is Lyle's ticket a winner?
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My Strong Sturdy Scarecrows Written by Linda Hamill

59 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888875686 $9.95 CA
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About the Book
Bea get introduced to the art of scarecrow building. She enjoys it so much she finds a way to be at each scarecrow building session. Each time she goes, a different part of the scarecrow is being built - the head, chest, abdomen. Then there is the assembly and finally the dressing of the scarecrows. There are many volunteers and lots of fun. But everything must be done in time for the Festival!
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Va, petit canard, va Written by Linda Hamill

51 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888875877 $9.95 CA
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About the Book
L'école de Lyle organise une grande course de canards et il a son billet. Il planifie déjà comment il va dépenser ses gains. Mais ses sœurs veulent leur part. Lyle et sa famille arrivent à l'avance et voient la préparation des canards avant la course. La course commence au pont de la rue Sykes avec le maire qui crie Ç Partez ! È Un canard prend la tête. Lyle encourage pour ce canard espérant qu'il porte son numéro. Mais un autre canard le rattrape. Il y a trois prix en plus d'un prix de consolation pour le dernier canard à franchir la ligne d'arrivée. Est-ce que le billet de Lyle est gagnant ?
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Scarecrow Invasion Written by Linda Hamill Illustrated by Karen Bannister Rosie

44 pages, Paperback ISBN: 9780888875594 $14.95 CA
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About the Book
Believing she has everything organized and that nothing can go wrong, Dodie, a Dorothy of Oz want-to-be, thinks the day will be the best one ever. Then something goes really wrong. Dodie's grandparents are coming and Dodie wants them to take her picture with all the Oz scarecrows that are part of Meaford's Scarecrow Invasion Festival. But Dodie and her friends find that Rusty is missing from the display. They must find Rusty before her grandparents arrive. When the children run out of ideas about where to look, they get some unexpected help. Follow Dodie and her friends as they explore the town in search of the missing scarecrow.
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Copyright © by Borealis Press Ltd., 2002.
Updated: August 5, 2002
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