Beware, Pirates!
Canadian Flyer Adventures #1
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5.125” x 7.625” | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-79-9 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 inches | $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-80-5 (US $7.95)
Canadian Flyer Adventures #1
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5.125” x 7.625” | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-79-9 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5.125 x 7.625 inches | $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-80-5 (US $7.95)
This exciting debut title introduces Emily and Matt - and the magic red sled they discover in the attic of Emily’s new home. Suddenly they are transported back to the Arctic in the year 1577. Can pirates be far?
ABOUT THE BOOK
Emily and Matt’s magic sled transports them back to the year 1577 where they find themselves aboard Martin Frobisher’s ship, The Aid. Adventure beckons, and Emily and Matt are happy to follow. Until, that is, they encounter a crew of pirates! This exciting debut title brings Martin Frobisher’s search for the Northwest Passage to life.
With each excursion into the past, Emily and Matt, and young readers along with them, learn about Canada in the most engaging way. Frieda Wishinsky’s fast-paced text makes these early chapter books read like simply riveting stories, peopled with wonderful and relatable characters. Dean Griffiths’s evocative and meticulously researched illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action.
This fresh take on Canadian history promises to be a favorite for boys and girls alike, who can get swept up in each adventure and caught up in the series as it continues to grow. Teachers and parents will applaud the accurate and fascinating historical richness of each tale, as well as the additional amazing facts included at the end of each book.
About the Canadian Flyer Adventures series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, a magic antique sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience Canada’s past firsthand. Each edge-of-your-seat adventure takes them to a different part of the country at a fascinating point in our rich history. Come along for the ride of your life!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Emily and Matt’s magic sled transports them back to the year 1577 where they find themselves aboard Martin Frobisher’s ship, The Aid. Adventure beckons, and Emily and Matt are happy to follow. Until, that is, they encounter a crew of pirates! This exciting debut title brings Martin Frobisher’s search for the Northwest Passage to life.
With each excursion into the past, Emily and Matt, and young readers along with them, learn about Canada in the most engaging way. Frieda Wishinsky’s fast-paced text makes these early chapter books read like simply riveting stories, peopled with wonderful and relatable characters. Dean Griffiths’s evocative and meticulously researched illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action.
This fresh take on Canadian history promises to be a favorite for boys and girls alike, who can get swept up in each adventure and caught up in the series as it continues to grow. Teachers and parents will applaud the accurate and fascinating historical richness of each tale, as well as the additional amazing facts included at the end of each book.
About the Canadian Flyer Adventures series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, a magic antique sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience Canada’s past firsthand. Each edge-of-your-seat adventure takes them to a different part of the country at a fascinating point in our rich history. Come along for the ride of your life!
REVIEWS:
Canadian Bookseller
“…Short chapters, simple language and a fast moving story all make this a fun adventure for young readers…This book, and the others in the series, will make an excellent addition to both classroom and home libraries across Canada.”
The Vancouver Sun
"…a new chapter book designed to bring history alive in the elementary grades."
Montreal Families
“It’s a fascinating and welcome twist on the usual pirate adventure…Readers who love facts and tidbits of historical information won’t want to miss the sections at the back…This series of books fills the need for simple but engaging stories that teach kids about Canada”
Quebec Home & School News
“The Canadian Flyer Adventures…impart Canadian facts and history, while telling an exciting story…[Readers] will enjoy these stories and learn something about Canada while doing so!”
CM Magazine
"This series would make a great read-aloud choice for parents or teachers, and readers will have a hard time putting the books down…a very welcome addition to the historical fiction genre and provides a much-needed Canadian perspective. Highly recommended."
The Hamilton Spectator
"Author Wishinsky touches upon geography, social studies and other cultural matters, and thoughtfully provides notes at book’s end…For a gentle, instructive introduction to 'grown-up' chapter books, Beware, Pirates fits the bill"
BC Parent
"This wonderful new Canadian historical adventure series combines magic and history to whisk young readers away on adventure…A fun way to learn about Canada’s past."
Quill & Quire
"…easily accessible to kids who are learning to read chapter books…the most vivid aspect of [Wishinsky’s] story is its critical perspective on Canada’s colonial history."
Michelle (Age 11), Sarah’s Stars
"Frieda Wishinsky succeeds in transporting the reader back in time with her new Canadian Flyer Adventure series. This reviewer gives this new historical time travel series 5 magical stars."
Canadian Teacher Magazine
"Short chapters and black and white illustrations add to the appeal of this new series for readers in the 6 to 9 age range."
Resource Links
"…the story is highly entertaining, very educational but not too challenging. Of particular interest to adults is the Canadian content – which is excellent. The fact sheets at the end of the book are an additional and welcome support to curriculum links and further reading. A terrific new series addition for all collections."
CJSF, CITR and CFRO Radio
"…a truly intriguing mixture of the fantastic and the historical and provides a unique and clever way to entertain and educate."
The Gazette (Montreal)
"After a series of adventures involving pirates and a friendly Inuit boy names Minik, [Emily and Matt] learn more than they ever could have from a history textbook. Every book in this new series promises to shed light on a different chapter of Canadian history."
City Parent (Toronto)
"…Frieda Wishinsky uses the classic Canadian sled as a magic portal to send her two sleuths off on historical adventures…Wishinsky weaves just enough history into the adventure to give an authentic flavour to the action."
readingkidsbooks.blogspot.com
“The Canadian Flyer Adventures is a cool new historical adventure series…Each title is a stand-alone, content driven historical adventure designed to inform as well as entice.”
Canadian Children’s Book News
“What child can resist a great adventure? Add in the element of time travel and you have a sure winner on your hands! […] Our youngest generation can learn for themselves that Canadian history is NOT boring…and have lots of fun along the way.”
Benjamin’s Books
"Finally we have a series for young readers that entails adventure, Canadian history, male and female main characters and all at an appropriate reading level."
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