Cross-Canada Crosswords 6 50 Themed Puzzles for Canadian Crossword Connoisseurs

by Sjogren, Gwen

• ISBN13: 9781550174694
• ISBN10: 155017469X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Harbour

Summary

Sjogren taps into some of her favourite themes including pop culture, geography and showbiz, and debuts new topics like acronyms,currency and journalism. Savvy solvers will greet our nation's most beloved fictional heroine, meet the hilarious host of a famous game show and feast on some tasty Canadian confections. They'll fly high if they know Canada's first female astronaut and hit the nail on the head if they can name the last spike site and TV's colourful, clutzy handyman. Sjogren is a firm believer in the "brain gym" benefits of crosswords--here are a few titles in this collection of 50 fun-filled,crossword challenges sure to keep Canadians' minds sharp: First Names in TV News Winning Women in Lit Land O'Lakes A Tree Grows in Ontario Destination: Edmonton Jazzercizers Aforementioned Canadians Wear Canadian Canadian Southpaws Leading Ladies Canada at the Oscars

Author Biography

Gwen Sjogren, one of Canada's top crossword designers, has earned the esteem of crossword fans by producing hundreds of puzzles with intriguing themes, witty wordplay and creative layouts. Sjogren has designed twelve crossword collections, including the last six in the O Canada Crosswords series. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, she now lives in Calgary, Alberta. She's been a guest at many media outlets including CBC Radio.