Bill Swan

BILL SWAN has worked as a journalism teacher, editor, and newspaper columnist. His first three novels, Fast Finish, Mud Run, and Off Track, are highly recommended by CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials. Mud Run was nominated for the Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award. He is also the author of Corner Kick. He lives in Courtice, Ontario, with his wife and daughter.

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  • Real Justice: Jailed for Life for Being Black

    Bill Swan
    The compelling story of a young professional boxer and the racism that led to his wrongful conviction
    $27.99, Hardcover
    Interest ages: 13-18
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: HL760L

  • Real Justice: Convicted for Being Mi'kmaq

    Bill Swan
    How wrongfully convicted Donald Marshall Jr. forced the justice system to confront its racism
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-17
    Reading level: Grade 5
    Lexile Reading Level: HL770L

  • Real Justice: Fourteen and Sentenced to Death

    Bill Swan
    How fourteen-year-old Steven Truscott was sentenced to hang, had his conviction upheld by the Supreme Court, and spent ten years in prison and 48 years trying to clear his name
    $12.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 13-17
    Reading level: Grade 4
    Lexile Reading Level: 780L

  • The Enforcer

    Bill Swan
    When Jack's hockey coach moves, Jack's hockey-crazy grandfather P.J. steps into the role. But can the team adapt to Grandpa P.J.'s old-school methods?
    $9.95, Paperback
    Interest ages: 10-13
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