It’s a novel that makes us grateful for a strong new voice in Canadian literature for young people, a voice we’ll want to hear again soon. It’s a ghost story with much to reveal to the thoughtful reader about the turbulent emotions at work within families. The textures of the narrative and the well-rounded characters are just as haunting as the ghosts Lizzie finds on Rain Island. REVIEW: Who is Frances Rain? is as distinctly Canadian as the intoxicating lure of silent woods and wind-whipped lakes. To see more reviews for my other books go to and click on each title.

Here are a few reviews of my first novel and most recent novel. Margaret is the recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for Body of Work (For writing inspirational to Canadian Youth) The Young Adult Canadian Book Award is a two time winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People award and has been shortlisted for many other awards and honours. Margaret's books have been published in the United States, Norway, Italy, Sweden, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, China and other countries. She works at her home in Winnipeg during the winter and on the veranda of her cottage in Northwestern Ontario in the summer months. Since then Margaret has published nine more YA books. It quickly became a bestseller after appearing in bookstores in 1987.

An artist for many years, Margaret decided to write a YA novel and Who Is Frances Rain? was published by Kids Can Press. Award winning author, Margaret Buffie, was born and grew up in the west end of Winnipeg, attended various schools - graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba.

Who is frances rain by margaret buffie