Flying High!
Canadian Flyer Adventures #5
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-98-0 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 | $6.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-99-7 (US $6.95)
Canadian Flyer Adventures #5
by
Illustrated by
Canadian Flyer Adventures book |
Ages 6-9
Hardcover: 96pp | 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 | $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-98-0 (US $16.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 | $6.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-99-7 (US $6.95)
Emily and Matt are on hand and caught up in the thrill of witnessing this amazing story of first flight in Canada.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Canadian Flyer lands Emily and Matt on the shores of the frozen Bras d’Or lake in Baddeck, Nova Scotia in 1909. There, amidst a crowd of astonished onlookers, they watch with wonder as Alexander Graham Bell’s Silver Dart takes to the skies. It’s an exciting eyewitness account of the first powered flight in Canada.
These time-travel adventures offer an engaging way for young readers to explore Canadian history. Author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her compelling, kid-friendly storytelling, while Dean Griffiths’s evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action.
At the end of each adventure, Emily and Matt share their top ten facts related to the time and place just visited. Author Frieda Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in a lively Q&A format.
About the Canadian Flyer Adventures series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience the past firsthand. Each thrilling 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
The Canadian Flyer lands Emily and Matt on the shores of the frozen Bras d’Or lake in Baddeck, Nova Scotia in 1909. There, amidst a crowd of astonished onlookers, they watch with wonder as Alexander Graham Bell’s Silver Dart takes to the skies. It’s an exciting eyewitness account of the first powered flight in Canada.
These time-travel adventures offer an engaging way for young readers to explore Canadian history. Author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her compelling, kid-friendly storytelling, while Dean Griffiths’s evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in the place, time and action.
At the end of each adventure, Emily and Matt share their top ten facts related to the time and place just visited. Author Frieda Wishinsky gives additional facts here too, in a lively Q&A format.
About the Canadian Flyer Adventures series
Transported back through time on the Canadian Flyer, an antique red sled, Emily Bing and Matt Martinez experience the past firsthand. Each thrilling 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:
Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS)
“If you can turn moments from the past into heart-pounding adventure stories, you’ll hook children on history for life. That’s what this time travel series by Toronto’s Frieda Wishinsky does so well…This series is like a well-taught history class: engaging, smart and full of surprises.”
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“Young readers’ attention will be held not only by the interest and authenticity of the Canadian adventure, but also by the suspense…Readers who enjoy this volume will want to read the others in the series.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“History is now more readable thanks to this series. Facts are effortless to learn, and history is easier to understand…Children will become fascinated with Canadian history after reading the books in the Canadian Flyer Adventures series. Emily and Matt will become synonymous with time travel and the envy of many seven to nine year old boys and girls.”
The Hamilton Spectator
“The Canadian Flyer Adventures are perfect for confident middle-school readers because they’ve got a lot going on…Author Wishinsky is clever, however; the kids get a good dose of history, heritage and flavour of the moment without knowing it…For a splendid trip back in time, take another fine ride on the Canadian Flyer.”
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