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Andy Tolson

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Andy Tolson spent much of the 1980s as a drummer in London, England, playing both pubs and concert halls, though mostly pubs. He has been a boy magician, prop-maker, and writer. At The National Post and Maclean’s Magazine, Tolson was a photojournalist and editor. He now lives in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia in a big old house with his family and two cats named Olive and Ottoline. He is the author of the novel Noisemaker (published in 2022) and the middle-grade fantasy, How to Kidnap a Mermaid, was published fall 2024 with Nimbus Publishing. The sequel, How to Rescue a Unicorn will be out fall 2025. How to Wrestle an Octopus is out fall 2026.

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My Street Remembers by Karen Krossing
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My Street Remembers is a profound look at one street in Toronto: Danforth Avenue. Having spent many years in that neighbourhood, this book opened my eyes to the history and background of the place where I once lived. From 14000 years ago, through man ...more
How to Kidnap a Mermaid by Andy Tolson
"A giant-sized, magical adventure about finding your inner hero."
How to Rescue a Unicorn by Andy Tolson
"Tiny has set out on his next quest, or is it a quest? Picking his allies and a mentor is not easy but is has to be done. There are good Mythics and not so good Mythics. Journeys go hand in hand with many side quests, finding out who you really are an" Read more of this review »
How to Rescue a Unicorn by Andy Tolson
"Fans of HOW TO KIDNAP A MERMAID will be eager for Book 2 in The Quests of Tiny Wilde. Packed with adventure, wit, and mythical creatures, this book will not disappoint young fantasy readers."
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Atlantic Ghosts by Bee Stanton
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Loved this book! As someone who lives in Atlantic Canada, I enjoyed reading about our spooky history. The beautiful illustrations are evocative and perfectly match the mystery of the subject matter.
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“Ally is just another name for a friend, but one you’re willing to fight for.”
Andy Tolson, How to Kidnap a Mermaid

“Courage isn't the lack of fear, it's the ability to act even though you're scared out of your wits.”
Andy Tolson, How to Kidnap a Mermaid

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