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Paddle-to-the-Sea (Hardcover)

by Holling C. Holling (Author) "THE Canadian wilderness was white with snow..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lake Superior, The Soo, Great Lakes (more...)

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Grade 3-5-Holling's Caldecott Honor book, originally published in 1941, will surely find a new audience with this dramatic reading. Narrator Terry Bregy delivers an exceptional performance. His cadence ranges from smooth and easy to energetic, and listeners are lead along on the story's journey. A young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves an Indian figure in a 12-inch canoe that he names Paddle-to-the-Sea. Wishing that he could undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean, the boy sends the toy carving instead. Paddle-to-the-Sea begins on a snow bank near a river that eventually leads him to the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, and finally the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, Paddle's journey is fraught with danger including wild animals, saw mills, fishing nets, and a shipwreck. Paddle receives help staying on course from people who read the message carved on his canoe ("Put me back in the water. I am Paddle-to-the-Sea"). Four years later, Paddle has reached his destination, and listeners have experienced an incredible story complete with geography, nature, drama, and adventure. Original music accompanies the reading and adds to the mood. A notable listening experience for families, public and school libraries alike will value this addition to their audio collections.â€"Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (September 9, 1941)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0395150825
ISBN-13: 978-0395150825
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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THE Canadian wilderness was white with snow. Read the first page

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Lake Superior, The Soo, Great Lakes, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Paddle Person, Little Traveler, Mary's River

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5.0 out of 5 stars A work of art for children ... and grownups who love them, May 8, 2000

By	David J. Loftus (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I grew up in Oregon. My grandmother, who lived in Alaska and Oregon, gave me a copy of this book when I was about 8, many decades ago. I have never forgotten it and have been delighted to find another copy of late.

An Indian boy, landlocked in central Canada, carves of wood a small Indian man in a canoe, and places him on a snowy hillside, with a message on the bottom of his canoe identifying him as "Paddle-To-The-Sea" and pleading with anyone who finds him to put him back in the water so he can complete his long journey -- a journey the boy cannot make himself.

At the spring thaw, the wooden canoe slides down the mountain and into streams, ponds, and eventually the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River. Paddle encounters boats, animals, ships' locks, a forest fire, a sawmill, and many other threats and adventures. Many pairs of hands discover and help him along his mighty journey. One even repaints him after a year or more of bad weathering.

Each chapter-page of the book has a facing full-page painting in rich colors, as well as small marginal illustrations. The book is a great adventure story, but it's also an effective geography lesson for folks who don't live in or know that part of the country. Like someone else wrote, I will never forget that Lake Superior is shaped like a wolf's head and Lake Huron like a fur trapper with a pack on his back. (Can't remember which lake is the carrot and which the piece of coal, though!)

This is a beautiful, classic book for older children, which should remain in print for generations to come. I can't wait until my niece is old enough to be ready for a copy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paddle To The Store And Get A Copy Of This Book!, July 22, 2001

By	Bruce Crocker "agnostictrickster" (Whittier, California United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Paddle-To-The-Sea was one of the first long books my mother read to me [early 60's] and one of the first long books I read on my own. Many elements make this a fantastic book for elementary school-age children: it is an excellent geography lesson, teaching the reader about the Great Lakes region; it shows a character being creative and sending his creation out into the world without knowing if there will be a return for his actions; the payoff for the carver of Paddle-To-The-Sea comes only after a long period of time. When I spent the summer of 1966 in Minnesota with my family, we visited many of the places in the book including Lake Superior. I remember how much the book informed that summer. Several years ago I revisited Lake Superior for the first time since '66 and the images of a small carved Native American in a canoe were still on my mind. Give this book to a young person so they can take its literary journey and have it leave them with a lasting impression.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a once in a lifetime adventure, November 13, 1999

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I read "Paddle to the Sea" as a young girl and havebeen in love with the story ever since. Rich in information about theGreat Lakes and beautifully illustrated it should be a must read forall grade school children in and around the Great Lakes. I have felt that for over 40 yrs. People will ask me how I know so much about the Great Lakes. I just smile and think of "Paddle".

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I never read this book as a child but fell in love with it when I read it as an adult. I bought it for my son while I was pregnant, planning to read it to him when he was older... Read more

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In the early '90s I used Paddle-to-the-Sea in a 4th grade social studies class that I was teaching. We were doing a unit on the Great Lakes and this was used to enhance our... Read more

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I've owned this book since I was about 10 years old. That would be 60 years ago. It's a great adventure with terrific illustrations that capture the story. Read more

Published 6 months ago by George W. Martin

3.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable achievement, though a slow read for young ones
I think the temptation here is to give "Paddle to the Sea" five stars. After all, the book is a dazzling display of art and narrative, an educational and interesting tale. Read more

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I purchased this as a gift for my daughter. She is delighted. The art work is beautiful. She was so happy I purchased the rest of the set and they are just as beautiful.

Published 9 months ago by Cynthia I. Carpenter

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading material, especially for boys
This is a great book to read. I would highly recommend this book and others by the author for fun reading and at the same time great learning opportunities.

Published 10 months ago by Dawn M. Goodnough

5.0 out of 5 stars A Childhood Memory

I read this book 60 years ago as a young boy of 10. It made a tremendous impression on me with regards to the geography of the Great Lakes of the US and Canada. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Aging book worm

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites - a true classic
As others here have said, this is a true keeper. A babysitter read it to me when I was 10, and I never forgot it. Read more

Published 13 months ago by David G. Bellamy

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for young and old
Wonderful illustrations and a book that will not bore an adult. Great learning tool for young readers. Read more

Published 21 months ago by S. Mitchell

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I LOVE all of Holling Clancy Holling's books, but I have to admit that Paddle to the Sea is my favorite. Read more

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