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Prix Alvine-Bélisle (Association pour l'avancement des sciences et des techniques de la documentation) For the best book of the year. À propos d'un bateau à vapeur Jean Bélisle with the collaboration of André Lépine Illustrations: Jean Bélisle LaSalle, Québec: Éditions Hurtubise HMH, 1994, 93 p. (À propos) ISBN 2894280254 Ages 13 and up

This imaginary ship's log of the Lady Sherbrooke, a Canadian steamboat launched in 1817, is a great idea. David Boyer, a pilot for John Molson's boat company, brings his son Antoine on board the vessel. Antoine meets Catherine Pelletier, and the two friends discover a thousand and one details about construction, history and a range of shipping routes on the St. Lawrence River. Richly endowed with photographs, illustrations and reproductions of official documents, the text is completed with a glossary and information on the archaeological research which led to the discovery of the Lady Sherbrooke.

Prix 12/17 (Brive/Montréal) (Salle du livre de Montréal/Foire du livre de Brive-la-Gaillarde) For the best book for adolescents. Le Trésor de Brion Jean Lemieux Illustrations: Anie Massey Boucherville, Québec: Québec/Amérique jeunesse, 1995, 387 p. (Titan jeunesse) ISBN 2890376869 Ages 13 and up

When Guillaume Cormier finds an 18th-century cross marked with a secret code, he suspects a treasure is involved. Guillaume and his friends set off in search of the treasure, coming up against competitors who are as fierce as they are dangerous. In this novel, Jean Lemieux shows great understanding of the adventurous spirit and concerns that can overwhelm teenagers. Simple illustrations allow readers to more clearly visualize the location of the treasure, determined by following the Archer constellation, an invaluable aid in solving the mystery.

Prix du livre M. Christie (Christie Brown & Co.) For the best French book ages 7 and under. Au lit, princesse Émilie! Pierrette Dubé Illustrations: Yayo Saint-Hubert, Québec: Les éditions du Raton Laveur, 1995, 22 p. (Collection 3 à 8 ans) ISBN 2920660365 Ages 4 to 7

Bewilderingly, Princess Émilie flatly, absolutely and incontrovertibly refuses to go to bed! A string of characters: cook, knight, prisoner, master armorer, King and Queen, pursue Émilie throughout the castle, trying to convince her to go to sleep. Stubbornly, she prefers to find herself a resting place where she will be cradled in starlight. This entertaining and engrossing story is very well illustrated with dreamy watercolour caricatures. It is recommended for young people of all ages who enjoy falling asleep with a smile on their lips.

Prix du livre M. Christie (Christie Brown & Co.) For the best French book ages 8 to 11. La Bergère de chevaux Christiane Duchesne Boucherville, Québec: Québec/Amérique jeunesse, 1995, 166 p. (Gulliver jeunesse 46) ISBN 2890376745 Ages 11 and up

With the help of gentle, tender shifting scenes, Christiane Duchesne tells us the story of Balthazar, who in turn tells the story of Lila, Bé and Croque, and above all the story of his passion for Marie. All of the characters, except Balthazar himself and Marie, come from stories told by Balthazar, who while revealing his love for Marie, must contrive to have Lila and company return to their own stories. La Bergère de chevaux appeals to the imagination of sophisticated readers who will be required to participate in the development of an occasionally complex but always enchanting narrative.

Prix du livre M. Christie (Christie Brown & Co.) For the best French book ages 12 and over. Le Trésor de Brion Jean Lemieux Illustrations: Anie Massey Boucherville, Québec: Québec/Amérique jeunesse, 1995, 387 p. (Titan jeunesse) ISBN 2890376869 Ages 13 and up

When Guillaume Cormier finds an 18th-century cross marked with a secret code, he suspects a treasure is involved. Guillaume and his friends set off in search of the treasure, coming up against competitors who are as fierce as they are dangerous. In this novel, Jean Lemieux shows great understanding of the adventurous spirit and concerns that can overwhelm teenagers. Simple illustrations allow readers to more clearly visualize the location of the treasure, determined by following the Archer constellation, an invaluable aid in solving the mystery.