Meredith Luce Illustrator: 6 books

Nine-year-old Alexander the Grape  dreams of becoming Oh-Grape Juice.  But the Maturity Rule does not allow grapes to be considered before they reach age 10. Alexander and his friends get involved in the local election campaign. Will they be successful in getting the rule changed so they can become Oh-Grape Juice in the fall?

The Calgary Stampede is home to many cows and bulls who work hard all summer to entertain tourists. Eva loves watching her mother give rides to children. When Eva learns that her mother is being paid much less than the bulls, she makes her voice heard. Will rallying the community draw enough attention from City Stall to  change this unfair practice?

Sam HusGee is determined to prove his athletic might. The sled team doesn’t want a grey dog to lead the team. Perhaps when trainer Dogavan Bailey works his magic with Sam, the sled team will have second thoughts about Sam’s abilities—and all grey dogs for that matter!

Aliya is an avid painter who loves expressing her creativity through art. But when her town of Shediac, New Brunswick is overrun by the Lob-Mob, she must use her talents as a visual artist to challenge the crabby gang that has imposed a rule of silence on everyone in the town. It is up to Aliya to use her talents as a visual artist to challenge the Lob-Mob and restore the town’s freedoms.

The Castor Family runs a successful bagel shop in Montreal. Onemorning, a mysterious Miracle Bagel is pulled from the oven. Therevered bagel soon disappears from its display. The town is turnedupside down in the Castor Cops’ efforts to locate the bagel andexpose the thief. The beavers of Montreal, who are being questionedand searched with no respect for their privacy, are outraged!