| Arthur Lynn Valley Library to host Jack Whyte A special treat is in store for fans of King - Arthur as North Vancouver District Library celebrates Canada Book Day on Wednesday, April 23 }: with a talk by author ‘Jack Whyte. One of Canada’s foremost writers, Whyte is the author of A Dream of Eagles, a critically acclaimed and extremely pop- ular series of novels based on B the legends and history of ‘Arthurian Britain. The Sorcerer, the fifth book in the series, is due to be published this summer. A former North Vancouver resident, Whyte was born in Scotland and has been FORMER North Van resi- dent Jack Whyte returns to the North Shere on April 23 to give an author’s talk at the Lyan Vailey Library. obsessed with King Arthur all his life. The first four dtes represented more than 12 years Of meticulous research, and were immediately accept- ed by Penguin Books in spite of the fact Whyte had never published fiction befcre, The books are full of action and tich in historical detail. Whyte wiil be speaking at the Lynn Valley Main Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. There is no charge, but since space is limited reserva- tions are required. To pre-reg- call 990-5805 and leave a message including name, phone number, and number of seats required. Please arri by 6:45 p.m., seats can not be held after 7 p.n. Jack Whyte fans also have a chance one of his books by entering the library’s Canadian Library Landscapes Contest. Participants are asked to match well-known Canadian novels with the town or area in which they are set. Entry forms are available in any branch of the Library. Winners will be drawn from all correct entnes on Canada Book Day. There is a separate contest for children, with Canadian book prizes. You belong North Shore’s new Ambleside branch is HERE open, win a signed copy of ‘SS SHOPPERS_ ae. - “= KVai ableat: “LYNN: VALLEY. MALL . pa ADLEY. ng Centre| , _