The Dear Canada series invites readers into the intimate worlds of girls throughout different times in Canadian history. The ongoing series showcases Canada's most distinguished children's authors who recreate some of the most dramatic events from our diverse history.

Exiles from the War
The War Guests Diary of Charlotte Mary Twiss
by Jean Little

The war hits close to home when a young girl’s family plays host to “war guests” — two British children who have escaped the terror of the Blitz.

Read an excerpt from Exiles from the War