Lumberjack [Paperback]

William Kurelek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

When William Kurelek was young, he went into the bush to work as a lumberjack twice. Realizing that the traditional life of a lumberjack was disappearing, he decided to record in pictures and text a job that helped to make Canada the country it is. Kurelek takes readers through a day in the bush, from the first wake-up to breakfast, to the different phases of cutting wood, to how the men spent their free time. Hardship and pleasures were shared in the creation of these unforgettable paintings.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Hard to imagine…not getting up an absolute lust for the deep woods with this book.”
–Harper’s

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When William Kurelek was young, he went into the bush to work as a lumberjack twice. Realizing that the traditional life of a lumberjack was disappearing, he decided to record in pictures and text a job that helped to make Canada the country it is. Kurelek takes readers through a day in the bush, from the first wake-up to breakfast, to the different phases of cutting wood, to how the men spent their free time. Hardship and pleasures were shared in the creation of these unforgettable paintings.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Tundra Books (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887763782
• ISBN-13: 978-0887763786
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #732,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > Canada

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