Acadian Star

Boudreau combines themes of friendship, time travel and an important element of Canada's history in this engaging debut novel. There's singing and dancing, too, so it should appeal to young readers on many levels.

Lois Peterson, author of Meeting Miss 405, book reviewer, creative writing instructor.

The Acadian Star is a touching tale of the power of friendship between Meg and Nève, spanning several generations. This fast-moving story has the right amount of suspense and some moments of pure magic as it moves towards an exciting dénouement. Boudreau’s love for Acadia shines through and adds a wonderful touch of verisimilitude to the narrative. A must read!

Helene Boudreau weaves an exciting and eloquent time-travel tale. From the first page on, the reader is drawn into the lives of young Meg Gallant and her mysterious and crazy old Tante Perle. An absolute must read!

On the night of her performance in a singing competition, Meg Gallant is magically transported back 200 years to the time of the Acadian Deportation. Putting her own life at risk, she struggles to change history in order to salvage her friendship with Nève back in the present.

With lyrical prose, Hélène Boudreau has written an enchanting tale of friendship and destiny with her debut novel, 'Acadian Star'. And within these pages, she offers young readers an emotional glimpse into an important time in Canadian history - the Acadian Deportation. A delightful blend of 'old' and 'new', readers will find that the historical subject matter is perfectly balanced with the lighter themes of friendship and family.