Toronto Story

Award-winning author Claire Mackay has published many critically acclaimed and popular historical books for young people, including titles in the Horrible Canadian Histories series (Scholastic, 2001). Her many awards include the Vicky Metcalf Award for Body of Work and the Ruth Schwartz Award for Best Children's Book. Her ancestors arrived in the Toronto area in 1791 and played a part in significant events such as the War of 1812.Johnny Wales created the enchanting illustrations of old and new Toronto. His bird's-eye view of the famous Church and Front intersection, captured at eight different historic periods, tells its own story of the growth of the city. He is descended from Philip Eckardt, who arrived in the Toronto area in 1792 and went on to build the first parliament buildings.Mackay, Claire is the author of 'Toronto Story' with ISBN 9781550377637 and ISBN 1550377639.