Julie Larade
Books
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​Though Beau Tompkins is about to graduate from high school with honours, unlike most of his peers, he has no plans for his future. Being an only child and doted on by the three kind and headstrong women in his life—his mother, his aunt Millie and his beloved grandma Zoe—Beau turns to drinking any time he feels overwhelmed by his future. When he finally makes the connection between his attitude towards life and the stories his family love to share, he learns how to turn his self-pity into gratitude. It is then that his life changes and everything begins to fall into place.
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*Published March 28, 2025
Laura's Story is a beautiful and enduring tale of a heroic Acadian woman struggling to survive in rural Nova Scotia from the 1930s through the following decades. The family's trial and triumphs aptly illustrate the circumstances many of the people of this region endured during that time. Life's surprises weave throughout the book, and the resilience of the characters is truly inspiring. As the family members develop and their stories weave and unfold, we see firsthand what courage and perseverance mean, and we are moved by the true meaning of family and love.
*Recipient of Certificate of Achievement from the Nova Scotia Legislature
To Fly Again
The SEQUEL to Laura's Story
In this sequel to Laura’s Story, Laura's recently divorced grand-daughter Caroline struggles to find her place in the world. Despite having two grown healthy boys and a job at her father's firm, she is too depleted to see the good around her. She tries to fill the void in her life with shopping, but the items only clutter her mind and space. The one person able to lift Caroline from her grief is her grandma Laura. When Laura becomes very ill, Caroline is determined to reach her in Chéticamp, two hours away. Her journey to the quaint Acadian village, and the unlikely friends she makes along the way, show her the true meaning of what peace and love can look like and how she has everything she needs to make her life her own.
The Lazarus Series
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In my Lazarus the Detective series, Lazarus visits his grandparents on Cape Breton Island. On his first visit, he is met by his grandma who gives him a gift. In each of the books, Lazarus uses this special gift to solve problems that always result in humorous situations. With his willingness to learn, his determination, and his drive to succeed, this little boy always saves the day.
La série de Lazare
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Dans ma série Lazare le détective, Lazare visite ses grands-parents au Cap-Breton en Nouvelle-Écosse. Dès sa première visite, sa grand-maman lui offre un cadeau. Dans chaque histoire, Lazare utilise ce cadeau pour résoudre des situations problématiques et même comiques. Avec une bonne volonté pour apprendre et une détermination ferme, Lazare devient un bon petit détective.
To Buy the Books
In-person: Most of my books are available locally in Cape Breton for purchase at the following places:
Grand-Étang: LeMoyne Co-op; Chéticamp: Chéticamp Co-op; École de musique Raveston Music School and Wabo's Community Centre
Online: All books are available on Amazon. To purchase, click "Buy Now" buttons or contact the author.