{"product_id":"cross-canada-crosswords-paperback","title":"Cross-Canada Crosswords - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGwen Sjogren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are some hints: They're all Canadian, and they're all found in \u003ci\u003eCross-Canada Crosswords\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of 26 engaging and whimsical brain-teasers with a distinct maple flavour from Calgary-based crossword designer Gwen Sjogren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost crosswords appearing in Canadian newspapers and puzzle books originate in the USA, and it shows in the spellings and cultural references. \u003ci\u003eCross-Canada Crosswords\u003c\/i\u003e is for those who know that football has three downs, wouldn't expect to find alcohol in a Nanaimo bar and recognize that Sjogren's relentless puns betray her puckish sense of humour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery crossword is sprinkled with references to the Great White North. Themes include Canada's entertainment exports, peacekeeping, talk-show hosts and, of course, hockey. But you don't have to be Canadian to enjoy these crosswords. Several puzzles offer non-Canadian themes, such as British authors, cacti and movies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality puzzles (and paper stock to match) make \u003ci\u003eCross-Canada Crosswords\u003c\/i\u003e the perfect gift for crossword lovers across--and down--Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eCross-Canada Crosswords\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCross-Canada Crosswords\u003c\/i\u003e is...appealing not only for its Canadian content but also for its witty humour and challenging clues. This book is highly recommended... for the crossword enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e-Resource Links, October 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are clever, funny and Canadian in spelling and content\u003cbr\u003e-K. Joan Hebden, Chronicle-Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.03 x 7.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67961035751645,"sku":"9781550173222","price":10.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/JVVcnVICE9781550173222.webp?v=1790837432","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/cross-canada-crosswords-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}