Reviews:
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"A Boy
from Acadie is a remarkable and intimate look at my father's
life. The book also captures his lifelong commitment to his community,
to the Acadian people, and to Canada. A special thanks to the author,
Beryl Young, for introducing these important stories to the next
generation of Canadians." |
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Dominic LeBlanc, son of Roméo
LeBlanc and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast
Guard
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"Beryl Young's
biography of Roméo LeBlanc is a lively story of a man from a small
Acadian village who made his mark as a member of parliament, a cabinet
minister and finally as governor general. A great story that will
inspire young Canadians all across the country." |
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Right Honourable Jean Chrétien
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"A Boy from
Acadie is a delightful account of the life and accomplishments
of Roméo LeBlanc. Using a chronological approach, Young draws upon
published biographies and interviews…..to provide interesting anecdotes
that convey humane insight into LeBlanc's character. Young has written
a fine biography of a remarkable Canadian…..In her telling, it is
clear why Roméo LeBlanc remains one of the nation's most beloved
politicians and statesmen." |
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Highly Recommended
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Canadian Review of Materials, May,
2019
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"Young has written…not just a biography of one man, but
rather a story of Canada during LeBlanc's lifetime….This book
would be a great addition to Canadian social studies programs
at the upper elementary, junior high and high school levels. I
would highly recommend it."
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Rated: Excellent
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Resource Links, April, 2019
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"With it's elegant layout, Un Gamin d'Acadien
turns out to be an exemplary book from a librarianship point or
view….The major part of the book reads like a novel….I would not
be surprised to see this book…. become a finalist in diverse awards
for youth literature in 2019."
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Lurelu, Quebec, Spring, 2019
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"This attractive book provides a heartwarming account
of the life of Roméo LeBlanc….. The book's readability and inviting
layout invite attention, as do the enriching segues. With emphasis
on the childhood that made the man, this biography provides a
positive message about overcoming obstacles, providing ample opportunity
for discussion."
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Red Leaf Literature: Recommended Books
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Canadian Children's Book Centre, Summer, 2019
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"Roméo LeBlanc was a Canadian politician, journalist
and the 25th Governor General of Canada. A Boy From Acadie
outlines a lifetime of accomplishments and struggles faced by
LeBlanc. From losing his mother at the age of eight, to being
the first of his family to surpass grade seven, to eventually
attaining one of the highest positions in Canadian politics. This
emotional book will make you appreciate Roméo LeBlanc’s personal
life journey."
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Adventures in Reading List
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Canadian Children's Book Centre, September, 2019
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it possible for her brother to attend high school. Education opens
the door for Roméo to go out into the world. After a distinguished
career as a politician in Ottawa, Roméo is appointed to represent
the Queen in Canada becoming the first Acadian governor general.
Like Charlie: a Home Child's Life in Canada, this
is the story of an ordinary Canadian who grows up to make a valuable
contribution to his country. The book has photographs and sidebars
to supplement the story. 
