The New Start Reading Series

This attractive series of books is designed for beginner level adult readers. Each page is set in large type and illustrated with black and white photographs or line drawings. There are six titles in the series.

Book Cover New Year's 1960 ISBN 920013-031

An exciting beginner's book. 24-year-old Hank hears a woman scream. Rushing to her defence, he tackles two men and earns a citation from the police.


Book Cover Raised up Down South ISBN 920013-090

Lee recalls growing up as a sharecropper's son during the 1930s. He speaks movingly of bigotry, his great grandmother's love. and how he become a top-ranked Canadian boxer.


Book Cover Working Together ISBN 92001304X

This book, in dialogue form, shows how members of a student group overcame problems with banking, mail order and forms, by working cooperatively


Book Cover Getting Along ISBN 920013-058

This charmingly illustrated book is the candid account of Robert's experiences in a sheltered workshop and his desire to lead an independent life


Book Cover I Call it the Curse! ISBN 920013-082

A simple and often humorous book on reproductive health, developed from a conversation between a Public Health Nurse and a group of women.


Book Cover My Name is Rose ISBN 920013-074

Rose's inspiring story tells of her emerging from childhood abuse and a life on the streets to her present loving relationship and her ability to marvel at rainbows.



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