Join Jean E. Pendziwol July 18-21, 2019
 for an exclusive writer's retreat on
​Porphyry Island!

Have you ever wanted to retreat to a lighthouse to write? Now's your chance!! I'll be facilitating a three day retreat on Porphyry Island--the setting for THE LIGHTKEEPER'S DAUGHTERS. Organized by Sail Superior, registration includes transportation to and from the remote Lake Superior island, accommodations in the former Keeper's Residence, meals, individualized feedback on your writing, structured sessions on craft and creativity, and plenty of time to focus on your project or explore the Island and listen to the Lake speak to you. Click here for more information. 

Instant National Bestseller!

A Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller!
Now available in paperback with additional content.
​Jean's debut adult novel is an affecting story of family, identity, and art that involves a decades-old mystery. Vividly drawn, Lake Superior is almost a character in itself, changeable yet constant, its shores providing both safety and isolation. For more, click here

Listen to an excerpt from the audio book version.

"This is a perfect hammock read for those who love the Bronte sisters and Jodie Picoult in equal measure." -  Publisher's Weekly

"A haunting tale of nostalgia and lost chances that is full of last-minute surprises." - Kirkus

Short-listed for the 2018 HWA Debut Crown
​Winner 2018 Northern Lit Award - Fiction
A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Selection

From Groundwood Books

In the stillness of a summer dawn, two siblings leave their campsite with fishing rods, tackle and bait, and push a red canoe into the lake. Gorgeously illustrated by Phil, and inspired by paddling in Quetico, the Boundary Waters and Algonquin parks, this lyrical story describes a perfect summer morning on the lake, with a satisfying, delicious ending. For more, click here. 

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"A true gem that invites contemplation and reflection in children, who are often too busy to notice the beauty of everyday life." - School Library Journal.
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 "Evocative, lyrical, perfect." - Kirkus

Available in McDonald's Happy Meals!

The Dragon is part of McDonald's Canada's Happy Meal Books program!