-18 Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 10, 1986

Books for
young readers.

With the exception of one character, all of the peo-
ple in Patricia Clapp’s ‘“Constance” (Puffin: $4.95)
really existed. uo

by Andrea Deakin
Terrace Book Reviewer

The story of the early days of the Plymouth Col-
ony is based on the life of an ‘ancestress of the
author’s husband. Constance is 14, bright and per-
sonable, homesick for the ‘‘civilized cobbles’? and
crowds of London.

In her journal Constance records her growing ac-
ceptance of the new life, her understanding of the In-
dians with whom they come in contact, her develop-
ing relationship ‘with her stepmother, and her
pleasure in the discovery that the young men of
Plymouth Colony find her attractive. The past is
vividly and realistically recreated in the everyday liv-
ing of the colonists. ;

Tom's father has turned his back on Indian ways,
his non-Indian mother is not sympathetic to his In-
dian heritage. It is Tom’s great-grandfather, who still
lives on the reserve, who tries to help Tom find. his
way. However to do so Tom must take the Indian
*‘ghost bundle” from the local museum so that it can
be used in the ancient custom of the Indian ‘sweat’.
“‘The Ghost.Dance Caper” (Methuen: $3.95) is one
of Monica Hughes’ earlier books reprinted in paper-
-back. It is a well-told story with a fine understanding
of the human heart. _

‘The Good Master’’ was first published in 1935,
written and beautifully illustrated by Kate Seredy
(Puffin: $4.95). It is the story of a Hungarian tom-
boy, Kate, who is sent by her father to stay on her un-
cle’s ranch. Her cousin Jancsi is expecting a shy dain-
ty girl: instead, the wild impetuous Kate arrives to
become a general pest.

The whole family combine in the taming of the
young girl, but it is Kate’s love of horses and riding
which finally does the trick. The Hungarian
background — legends, crafts, food, the day to day
‘work on the ranch, add to the interest of the story. It
is good to see it available again in Puffin’s new
Newbery Library Series.

Also available again in paperback, this time in Dell
Yearling Classics, is E. Nesbit’s ‘The Book of
Dragons’’ (Dell: $5.95). This is a collection of eight
tongue-in-cheek stories featuring traditional and uni-
‘que members of dragondom. In ‘The Deliverers of
Their Country”, for example, dragons begin appear-
ing all over England, firstly a tiny one seen in a small
girl’s eye, then one a little larger swimming in her
brother’s tea, and then... Anne McCaffrey has writ-
ten a brief afterword to the stories.

When I was a child in Scotland we all knew about
Greyfriars Bobby, the faithful little dog that would
not leave his master’s side even in death. Every single
day for 14 years the little dog watched over the old
man’s grave, fed by those who admired his fidelity.
Lavinia Derwent has told ‘The Tale of Greyfriars
Bobby”’ (Puffin: $3.50) in a version suitable for
younger readers.

James Howe, the author of ‘Bunnicula’” has
another light, entertaining story in “Save Our Zoo”
(Avon Camelot: $2.95), Morgan is a zookeeper at
Chelsea Park Zoo. He has been there so long that
everyone cails it ‘‘Morgan’s Zoo'’. The animals that
he cares for are his only family and he treats them as
such, calling each by name. Then one sad morning
Morgan makes his rounds heartbroken; the zoo is to
be closed, Allison and Andrew, twins who visit the
zoo regularly, have ideas on how it can be saved. So

‘participation

Pam Straker, counsellor for

the Terrace Support Group

for nursing mothers.

Tourism
option

At the Arts, Sciences
and Technology Centre,

‘at 600 Granville Street in

downtown Vancouver,
lively, entertaining,
learning experiences de-
signed for direct visitor
‘afe
presented to 5000 visitors
per month — nearly 2000
of them school children
in organized groups.
Although the Centte is
aimed at people of all
ages, it is particularly ap-
pealing to elementary
and secondary students.
Since the Centre open-
ed in January 1982,
visitors have seen
submersibles, three-
wheeled cars and space-
suit-like clothing de-

signed to prevent
hypothermia, They have
manipulatéd robotic

‘arms, data communica-

tion terminals, space
telephones and com-
puters. They have learn-

ed about fibre optics,

light pipés, livdroponics.
arid biotechnology, Here
they can try it, touch it,
twist: it, bend it ‘and
observe it up close
without fear and with
encouragement and
guidance,

The ASTC is one of
five science centres in
Canada, with an ever-
growing number of
‘hands-on’ exhibits and
programs offered in
12,000 square feet of ex-
hibit space.

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Support system

“The environment has
to be most comfortable
for the mothér and the

baby for a most sitc-

cessful experience,’’ said
Pam Straker, the
counsellor and co-
ordinator for the
breastfeeding support
group in Terrace.

By Daniele Berquist

“A Supportive hus-
band is extremely impor-
tant for breastfeeding
mothers,” Straker add-

‘Straker first got in-
volved in the support
group during her
preghancy When shé
decided to breastfeed. At
that time, said Straker, |
stopped evérything to do
the things that I thought
were most important for
myself and the baby.
And one of those things
was breastfeeding.

It didn’t tdke long to
experience some con-
cerns, said Straker, like
—is my baby getting
enough milk? Is this the
way it’s supposed to be?

Straker said that the
more she learned about
breastfeeding, the more
she wanted to know
about it. At that time she
came in contact with
some mothers who were
experiencing various dif-
ficulties with nursing.
“It’s very important,’’
said Straker, ‘“‘to talk
openly about those dif-
ficulties with nursing
right up until the baby is
weaned.’’

A community support
system was set up in Ter-
race seven years ago by
two nurses. The six
member executive is
made up of .Joan
Roszmann, Denise
Magnus, Tara Fuergutz,
Teresa Palahicky, Diane
Anderson, Paiii Straker
and also about a dozen
regulars who attend

as

have the animals.

“‘Bunnicula” enthusiasts can

already sense the fun and games.

Bicycle safety tips

TO BICYCLISTS

Terrace youngsters are
once again back at
school.
they get to school and
home again safely,
RCMP remind adults to
inform their children of
a few basic safety rules;
@ Bicyclists are re-
minded that they have
the same legal obliga-
tions as motorists, which

In order that.

includes signalling turns.
Books should be placed
in a carrier, rat trap or
knapsack so that hands
are left free for the
handlebars.

®@ Motorists must not
pass school buses when
the red alternating lights
are activated which in-
dicates that they are
picking up or dropping
off students,

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Where it’s at...

A guide to
Terrace’s
night life —
the “who
where and
when" for
entertainment.

Northern Tom
Motor Moore
inn Kamloops Singer
This week’s Saturday Jam
feature: Bring an instrument!

‘meetings. Straker _ said

they provide information
when visiting the
hospital to interested
mothers wishing to
breastfeed.

“‘We have a very ex-
tensive library,’’ said
Straker, ‘‘for anyone
wishing to know more
about lactation.”’

Along with the

literature made available
there is also medical ac-
cess in Vancouver to the
latest information on
breastfeeding, and also
nursing the Down’s syn-
drome baby. If local
residents want to join the
group, or perhaps re-
quire more information,
call 635-5271. Meetings
are held the first Tuesday
of every month at the
education room in Mills
Memorial Hospital.
Moms and babies are
welcome to. these
meetings. A variety of
questions will be covered
such as why is the baby
so fussy? Help me make
it through the night;
Breastfeeding and the
working mother; Getting
the lactation established
— a six-week process.

aids young mothers

_ Straker is an educator
by profession, having
worked at UBC up until
her pregnaricy. After a
three-year absence
Straker is now doing patt
time work for the
University of Victoria
and the local school
district, She is also 4 cer-
tified lactation consul-
tant since the fall after
taking a series of exams
in Australia. Straker said
that you have to be recer-
tified every five years as
itis important to keep up
to date on breastfeeding.

TRIVIA

Hands Vate
In the Swiss village of Stans,
citizens of the tiny canton of
Nidwatden elect their officials
and vote on proposals by a show
of hands while standing outdoors,
sometimes in falling snow, says

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