Green Star Lake Books
About the Author
Robert Checkwitch has spent several years as a teacher and principal in First Nations schools in Northern Manitoba and Quebec.
"My goal in writing The Green Star Lake series is to offer novels set in the environment of the north. I think that reading opens the doors to endless possibilities for students around the world.”
Educators face unique challenges. Some days they wish they could have accomplished more. Other days they are happy with the progress of their students.
"If you try to do your best, there is no failure."
Mike Farrell, actor and social activist
Reader Comments:
“I teach youth offenders in an all-male open custody facility. Many students have read your novels in other facilities and have enjoyed them.” —Amy Vescio
“Your novels are realistic and hopeful. It’s exactly what I felt when I read them. Thanks for a good read. Your stories just really touched me since I can relate as I am First Nations. Just wanted to email you and let you know. My son brought it home from school the other day and suggested I read it. I believe it was part of his English class studies. Thanks. A new fan.” —Angela Tuesday
“I have taught your Green Star Lake series a number of times and it’s always a success. Is there a sixth book in the series? My students always ask me and want to know about the characters.”—Lisa Clark
“I just finished reading your book Jimmy Comes Home. I really enjoyed it. I am wondering if it is possible to order more copies. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!!”—Florence Powderhorn
“I have used your Green Star Lake series in my classroom. I need to order more copies.” —Stacy Schellekens
“I currently have two sets of the Green Star Lake series in my classroom that are absolutely threadbare, as they have been read and loved by so many of my students. How may I order some new sets?” —Patricia Cummins
“I would like to order a class set for my grade nine ELA class. I’ve read these books with my kids in the past and they love them. Thanks.” —Lyndsey Morris
“I’ve been a principal of alternative and adult high schools for twenty-one years. In all the time I’ve spent in alternative northern education, I have never had such a great response
from the students as when they’ve read your Green Star Lake series.” —Tara Manych
from the students as when they’ve read your Green Star Lake series.” —Tara Manych
“I read the books back in high school and loved them. I’ve recently found the books at my old high school and read through them within a day.” —Carlene Singer
