Sheryl McFarlane
Sheryl McFarlane is a Canadian author of fourteen books for children and young adults.Career
Sheryl was born in the Ottawa Valley, grew up in Arizona and has lived on the West Coast of Canada since 1974. A former teacher, Sheryl often visits schools and speaks at seminars across Canada on topics related to children's literature.
A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Sheryl received her B.Ed. in Science and Canadian Studies
Among her best selling children's books are Waiting for the Whales, A Pod of Orcas, Jessie's Island, This is the Dog and Eagle Dreams.
Her first young adult novel, The Smell of Paint, won a gold medal in the Young Adult category and was selected by the as a 2007 best book of the year.
Sheryl lives in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaAwards and nominations
Waiting for the Whales
Eagle Dreams
- Recognized by CBC Morningside Book Panel
Tides of Change
A Pod of Orcas
This is the Dog
- Short-listed for the Blue Spruce Award,
- Short-listed for the Chocolate Lily Award
- Short-listed for the
- Canadian Toy Council Recommended Title
What's That Sound? In the City in the City &
What's That Sound? On the Farm
- Recognized by Today's Parent
What's That Sound? By the Sea
The Smell of Paint
