Wishinsky freida biography of alberta

  • Frieda Wishinsky and Willow Dawson tell an incredible story of unlikely friendship, travelling during wartime, and, most importantly, hope.
  • In this, the third book in the popular Canadian Flyer Adventures series, author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her.
  • Far from Home Paperback Frieda Wishinsky ; Special Attributes.

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    CANADIAN FLYER ADVENTURE SERIES

    Books 1-8:
    illustrated by Dean Griffiths

    Books 9-11:
    illustrated by Leanne Franson

    Books 12-14:
    illustrated by Jean-Paul Eid

    Books 15-17:
    illustrated by Patricia Ann Lewis-McDougall

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    • Best of the Year: Resource Links
    • Starred review: Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
    • Highly recommended: CM Magazine

    Transported back through time on the magic 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 history. The resourceful and inquisitive kids find themselves face-to-face with dinosaurs, pirates, gold miners, Vikings, and more. Share in the excitement of each fast-paced adventure, and pick up fascinating historical tidbits woven into every story.

    WHAT THE CRITICS SAY...

    The Canadian Flyer Adventures series is a wonderful addition to literature for yo

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    Far from Home

    Children's FictionPost-confederation (1867-)

    by (author) Frieda Wishinsky

    illustrated by Leanne Franson

    Publisher
    Owlkids Books Inc.
    Initial publish date
    Nov 2008
    Category
    Post-Confederation (1867-), Military & Wars

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    Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

    • Age: 6 to 9
    • Grade: 1 to 4

    Description

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily’s attic, Matt and Emily have outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands, seen the Silver pilkastning soar high in Nova Scotia’s skies, and evaded slave catchers on the Underground Railroad. In Far from Home, Emily and Matt land on a fartyg on its way from London to Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They meet Kate and her younger brother John, Guests of War coming to Canada to escape the Germa

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    Crazy for Gold

    Since discovering the Canadian Flyer, a magical time-traveling sled, in Emily's attic, Matt and Emily have met fearsome pirates in Frobisher Bay and outrun dinosaurs in the Alberta badlands. In Crazy for Gold, Emily and Matt fly to the Yukon. It's the late 1800s, and gold rush fever has taken hold. But as Emily and Matt soon find out, the quest for gold fryst vatten difficult and dangerous. First, they must make the long and grueling climb up an icy mountain. Then, they must survive a perilous trip by boat down the rough Yukon River rapids into Dawson City. It's a test of strength, bravery and quick wits. Will they find gold or lose their shirts? In this, the third book in the popular Canadian Flyer Adventures series, author Frieda Wishinsky weaves well-researched and accurate historical facts into her compelling, kid-friendly storytelling, while Dean Griffith's evocative illustrations situate readers perfectly in place and time. At the end of their adventure, Emily and Ma