The Trouble With Cupid - Childrens Book      The Trouble With Cupid
Middle Grade Reader
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
pp. 250 pgs.
ISBN: 978-1-55455-059-3

Distributed in Canada & U.S.A.
Foreign editions in Swedish, Norwegian




"Middle grade girls will enjoy this 'feel good' story for its humor."

Voya


"Langston has skillfully woven some very interesting themes into this novel - popularity, animal welfare and media responsibility."

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Perfect Blue - Childrens book about a dog

Perfect Blue
Middle Grade Reader
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
pp. 255 pgs.
ISBN: 978-1-55455-058-6

Distributed in Canada & the U.S.A.
Foreign editions in Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese




Reissue of A Taste of Perfection
Fitzhenry & Whiteside/Stoddart Kids, 2002
pp. 219 pgs.
ISBN: 0-7737-6274-4

Recommended, New York City Public Library
Books for Teens, 2003 List


"Dog lovers will learn a lot, and adolescent girls are sure to enjoy the makeover motif...the resolution is realistic and satisfying."

School Library Journal

"Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I cried. A book with a complete range of emotions!"

The Standard, St Catharines





Finding Casssidy


Finding Cassidy
Young Adult
HarperTrophy Canada
pp.237 pgs
ISBN: 13:978-0-00-639581-2


Junior Advisor's Pick, Chapters/Indigo, 2006


"This book tackles numerous weighty and highly relevant issues."

Canadian Children's Book News

“A great take on the classic ‘finding yourself when becoming a teen plot . . . five stars!”

Kristie Foreman, Junior Advisor’s Review

“A well-written and sympathetic tale.”

The Brandon Sun




      Exit Point
Young Adult
Orca Book Publishers
Distributed in Canada and the U.S.A.
pp. 112 pgs
ISBN: 1-55143-525-X (hc)
ISBN: 1-55143-505-5 (pbk)

The Year's Best, 2006, Resource Links


"a wonderful reading experience . . . a thoughtful, and thought-provoking book."
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"teens will enjoy the fast pace, realistic dialogue and exploration of the theme of life after death."
CM (Canadian Materials) Magazine

“Fast-paced plot and constant pull of tension, Langston packs a lot of action into a brief story.”

KLIATT Review

“An interesting look at how people can affect change.”

Children’s Literature

“unpredictable and edgy.”

The Horn Book Guide




      Lesia's Dream
Young Adult
HarperTrophy Canada, 2003
pp. 209 pgs.
ISBN: 0 00 639283-0

Winner of the 2006 Kobzar Literary Award
Shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award
Shortlisted for the Snow Willow Award
Shortlisted for the Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award



"A moving and memorable account."

The Winnipeg Free Press

"This excellent book deserves a wide audience."

CM (Canadian Materials) Magazine

" ....a compelling novel that ended all too soon."

The Brantford Expositor




      Mile-High Apple Pie
Random House, London
Picture Book
ISBN: 0 370 327365
Foreign editions in Spanish, Portugese, Finnish, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, German


      Published in the U.S.A. as:
Remember, Grandma?
Viking, U.S.A.
Picture Book
ISBN: 0 670 05898 X

Nominated for the 2006 Blue Spruce Award
Nominated for the 2006 Shining Willow Award
Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2004, Bank Street College of Education
A CBC-NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for young people
Nominated for the Cilip Kate Greenaway Medal



"An enchanting story of a much loved granny as seen through the eyes of her granddaughter."

School Librarian

“Touching and insightful, this is an absolutely magnificent book which provides real comfort and insight for anyone dealing with Alzheimer’s.”

Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers

“Tender and realistic, his book tackles a dark subject with the lightest of touches.”

Toronto Globe & Mail

“A sweet story with heart-catching illustrations.”

Children’s Literature

“Love abounds in this tale of a little girl’s bond with her grandmother.”

The Lorgnette





The Fox's Kettle
Orca Book Publishers, 1998
Picture book
ISBN: 1-55143-132-7

Outstanding, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Governor General Award Nominee, Illustration



"This delightful story weaves on from page to page illustrating the fortune that follows those who trust others and share their good fortune with them."

Valley Kids USA

"...told with the flowing style of a traditional tale. Langston blends strong characterization and story line with magic, power and the satisfaction of goodness triumphing over evil."

School Library Journal




The Magic Ear
Orca Book Publishers, 1995
Picture book
ISBN: 1-555143-035-5

Recommended, Canadian Children's Book Centre


"A popular read-aloud for the classroom with great appeal for those who can still enjoy a 'happily-ever-after.'"

NAPRA Review

"With Langston's beautifully written story and Victor Bosson's tapestry-like illustrations, this book is truly a classic you'll enjoy as much as your children."

Pacific Reader




No Such Thing As Far Away
Orca Book Publishers, 1994
Picture book
ISBN: 1-555143-010-X

Recommended, Canadian Children's Book Centre


"Langston's story is a sensitive evocation of a child's attachment to place, and the carefully worked text is evident of strong writing skills."

Books in Canada

"The text flows nicely and the detail and description is suited to children's interests. The result is a well-written appreciation of Chinatown and a satisfying, reassuring treatment of the theme of leaving loved places and loved ones."

CM (Canadian Materials) Magazine




Pay Dirt! The Search For Gold in British Columbia
non-fiction
Orca Book Publishers, 1995
pp. 75 pages
ISBN: 1-555143-029-0

Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Nominated for the Red Cedar Award
Shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award



"Langston writes a vivid account of the gold rush, a period packed with colorful characters of either gender. This is a very readable history for young people."

Vancouver Sun

"Teachers in B.C. will realize they have hit pay dirt when they examine Laura Langston's account of the search for gold in British Columbia. Langston's extensive research reveals many aspects of the Gold Rush. Her appealing book, written in simple narrative style, is interspersed with journal entries."

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   Marcus T. Cicero


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