The atmosphere of B.C. and the Gulf Islands comes alive in Voices on the Bay, the story of a young boy who reluctantly comes from Toronto to the west coast to visit his grandparents on Mayne Island, in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Dave meets an elder of the Saanich Natives, Thaa,wen, who tells him stories about his people's history, the raiding parties and ambushes. With Rick, his new friend, Dave discovers an old Native midden and attempts a recreation of a fishing raid.

5.5 x 8.5 Trade paperback 156 pp ISBN 0-88878-343-4 $8.95 CDN $5.95 US