At first glance, the Canadian Flyer looks like just another old sled. But when Emily and Matt rub the sled's maple leaf logo, they are whisked away on an exciting time-travel adventure. Each trip into the past takes them to a different region of Canada at different point in history. Join them as they encounter pirates, dinosaurs, Vikings and more!
• Flying High (#5)
• Pioneer Kids (#6)
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Recent praise for the Canadian Flyer Adventures:
"[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.”
~ Montreal Gazette
"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."
~ Benjamin's Books
"With short chapters, a simple plot, lots of dialogue, and plenty of illustrations...The story moves along quickly at just the right level for children making the transition to independent reading."
~ Island Parent
"The Canadian Flyer Adventures series is a wonderful addition to literature for younger students; this volume is fast-paced, and exciting, and complements perfectly the themes of Canadian history taught in the classroom...How wonderful to find a series that is both educational and full of adventure!"
~ Resource Links
“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 Freida Wishinsky does so well...This series is like a well-taught history class: engaging, smart, and full of surprises."
~ The Chronicle Herald
“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.”
~ BC Parent
"Readers will become fans very quickly and will be anticipating the next trip to the dresser just as much as do Emily and Matt. This entire series should be in every Canadian library.”
~ CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Hurry, Freedom
Canadian Flyer Adventures #7
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The Canadian Flyer takes Emily and Matt on their most important journey yet—to the Canada-U.S. border in 1858 to travel along the Underground Railroad. They befriend famous abolitionist Dr. Alexander Ross and a group of runaway slaves he’s helping escape to Canada. With slave catchers in close pursuit, will Emily and Matt be able to help their new friends cross the Niagara River to safety?
The Canadian Flyer Adventures series is published by Maple Tree Press.
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