Beware, Pirates (Canadian Flyer Adventures #1) - Softcover

FRIEDA WISHINSKY has written many beloved and best-selling books for children. Her books have earned numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Governor General’s Award. She is the author of Where Are You, Bear?; You’re Mean, Lily Jean; and Each One Special, among others. Originally from New York, she now lives in Toronto. Dean Griffiths realized his love for drawing at the age of 12, halfway through reading a comic book. He has illustrated over a dozen children's books, including The Patchwork House by Sally Fitz-Gibbon. He lives in Duncan, BC.

...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. (Quill & Quire)

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. (CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials)

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. (Canadian Children's Book News)

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. (Canadian Bookseller)

Short chapters and black and white illustrations add to the appeal of this new series for readers in the 6 to 9 age range. (Canadian Teacher)

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! (Quebec Home & School News)

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. (The Hamilton Spectator)

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. (The Monreal Gazette)

...a new chapter book designed to bring history alive in the elementary grades. (The Vancouver Sun)

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. (Montreal Families)