Flying Canoe, Danger Before Dawn

By Pat Lamondin Skene

After hearing their p p r tell the traditional French Canadian story of the Chasse-galerie (Flying Canoe), Maddie and Noah hope for an adventure of their own.

They sneak downstairs to find their m m r's decorative golden canoe, and whisper the magic words to make it fly. To their surprise, the canoe grows in size, and suddenly they're being flown through the sky--back to 1892

In a bumpy crash landing, the siblings lose track of their magic canoe and find themselves trapped in the past. But they soon meet Lou and his sister Becca, two M tis children who help them navigate river rapids, forest trails and the dangers of the wilderness. As they search for the missing canoe, the children learn new things about about M tis culture and ultimately discover that they had the keys to return home all along--kindness, courage and working together.

Praise for Pat Lamondin Skene:

★ "The strength of this book lies in its seamless weaving of cultural tradition with a relatable child's mistake. This is a tender, culturally rich story that is a touching celebration of heritage, honesty, and family that will inspire young readers to cherish their roots." -- School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459845455
• ISBN13: 9781459845459
• Release Date: May 2027
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3