2004 WINNER
The first stone by Don Aker

This is the gritty story of Reef, a very angry young man. He has to face life alone after the deaths of his mother and his beloved grandmother. Lashing out at the world through drugs and violence, Reef makes a mistake that will stay with him all his life.

And in the morning by John Wilson

Jim Hay is fifteen and thinks war is a glorious adventure. What he discovers in the trenches of France is enough to dispel any romantic view of war.

The lottery by Beth Goobie

Every year the students of Saskatoon Collegiate hold their breath until the winner of the lottery is announced. For that person, it will be a life changing event.

No escape by Norah McClintock

When Caleb Darke is released from prison, nobody in town wants him back. Nobody will even give him a chance - except Chloe. She sets out to find the true story about Caleb.

Search of the Moon King’s daughter by Linda Holeman

Emmaline’s life in a small picturesque village couldn’t have been happier. As her world changes, she finds herself face to face with the harsh realities created by the Industrial Revolution. But Emmaline never loses hope for a brighter future.

Shoulder the sky by Lesley Choyce

Sixteen year old Martin has expressed no grief since his mother died. He continues on like nothing has happened. His therapist, Dave, urges Martin to be rebellious, to get out some anger or emotion. Martin has his own ways of coping.

Skud by Dennis Foon

The story of four Vancouver boys in their last year of high school. Shane, a notorious gang member. Andy, an aspiring actor. Brad, the star hockey player headed for the NHL. And Tommy, the handsome school hero.

Theories of relativity by Barbara Haworth-Attard

Sixteen year old Dylan’s world is spinning out of control. He is living on the streets. He barely panhandles enough money to eat. Dylan is learning fast about the rules of the street and how to survive.

Throwaway daughter by Ting-Xing Ye

Grace Dong-Mei Parker was abandoned at birth in China and adopted by a Canadian family. Her story is told by voices from the past and the present, east and west, which come together to allow her to discover who she really is.

Tom Finder by Martine Leavitt

As the story opens, Tom realizes he has no idea who he is - beyond his first name - or what has led to his memory loss. Fifteen years old, he is on the run, a kid on the streets of Calgary, out on his own, living by his wits.