Sheilah Lukins

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Sheilah Lukins is a Canadian writer residing in St. Phillip's, Newfoundland. [1] She writes both non-fiction titles and books for children. The first book in her children's series, Full Speed Ahead: Errol's Bell Island Adventure, won the Bruneau Family Children's/Young Adult Award, which is a part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards. [2] [3] [4] The second book in the series, Flying Ace: Errol's Gander Adventure, won a Canada Book Award. [5] [6] Along with writing, she works at the Memorial University Library. [1]

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