The Canoe Tip

This week's latest short story, "The Canoe Tip," penned by an anonymous author, provides a thoughtful reflection on our bond with the natural world. This insightful piece focuses on three cousins whose fishing expedition into the quiet waters of Northwestern Ontario takes an unexpected turn, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of the dignity inherent in nature itself.

A Borups Corners Adventure

Is the wilderness truly silent, or are we just not listening? For Myles, his phone offers the only connection that matters, even on a fishing trip to Melgund Lake, a pristine lake with his cousins, Jay and Josey. While Jay playfully dismisses Myles’s city anxieties and Josey laments the lake’s fading glory, Myles grapples with a growing eco-anxiety, feeling disconnected from a world he sees slipping away.

Their quiet outing quickly transforms into a test of survival and understanding when an unforeseen incident leaves them stranded, forcing them into the very heart of the nature they’ve been debating. Stripped of their distractions and compelled to rely on each other, the cousins must confront not only the lake’s raw power but also their own prejudices and assumptions.

The Canoe Tip is a poignant story about finding common ground, respecting the dignity of nature, and discovering that some of life’s most profound lessons are whispered by the wild. Perfect for young readers exploring themes of family, environmental stewardship, and the true meaning of connection.

How to Order

The Canoe Tip is available online through bookstores including: Indigo.ca, Apple Books, Barnes and NobleRakuten KoboFable, Vivlio, Everand, Librarie E.Leclerc, Thalia, Standaard Boekhandel, Bol.de, Casa del Libro, Porrúa, Feltrinelli Internet Bookstore Italia, Smashwords, Cultura, Palace Marketplace and many more.

About The Author

Jamie Bell is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he’s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.

ISBN: 9798232783792