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Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus (2020, Hardcover)

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Littlest Voyageur, Hardcover by Preus, Margi; Pilgrim, Cheryl (ILT), ISBN 0823442470, ISBN-13 9780823442478, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In 1792, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, a squirrel, eager for adventure, stows away in the canoe of a group of voyageurs, unaware of what they are traveling so far to trade. Includes pronunciation guide, historical notes, and a recipe.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHoliday House, Incorporated

ISBN-100823442470

ISBN-139780823442478

eBay Product ID (ePID)12038747477

Product Key Features

Book TitleLittlest Voyageur

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistorical / Exploration & Discovery, Action & Adventure / General, Historical / Canada / General, General, Historical / United States / 19th Century, Animals / Squirrels

Publication Year2020

IllustratorPilgrim, Cheryl, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorMargi Preus

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight8.4 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2019-009423

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Le Rouge relates his story with drama and flair, presenting a colorful prism through which to view the daily life of a voyageur. . . . A rousing introduction to the life of a voyageur told from a unique perspective." --Kirkus Reviews, "In this spry novel, Newbery Honoree Preus deftly threads together a nature adventure, history lesson, cautionary environmental tale, and an animal love story. . . . Preus wraps up her entertaining and informative narrative on a heartwarming note as the loquacious, wryly contemplative squirrel finds his way--back home and in life. Evocative pictures by Pilgrim ( Big and Little ) augment the story's ample heart and humor, and an author's note contextualizes the fur trade, including its impact on indigenous people." --Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "Le Rouge relates his story with drama and flair, presenting a colorful prism through which to view the daily life of a voyageur. . . . A rousing introduction to the life of a voyageur told from a unique perspective." --Kirkus Reviews "Preus' text is rich in setting detail, especially regarding the natural world that the voyageurs traverse. She also excels at integrating French vocabulary into the story and appends a pronunciation guide. Pilgrim's frequent black-and-white illustrations help to clarify details and break up the text for younger readers. . . . will please readers"-- Booklist "a boatload of information and entertainment. Softly sketched black and white illustrations, a French pronunciation guide, and historical notes are included." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "The novel bristles with details from the world of 18th-century fur trappers . . . Preus plumps up these historical facts with flesh -- and leaves the reader knowing what it might feel like to be a smart, intrepid squirrel finding his way as an adventurer while standing up for his fellow creatures" --The New York Times Book Review "In this spry novel, Newbery Honoree Preus deftly threads together a nature adventure, history lesson, cautionary environmental tale, and an animal love story. . . . Evocative pictures by Pilgrim ( Big and Little ) augment the story's ample heart and humor, and an author's note contextualizes the fur trade, including its impact on indigenous people." --Publishers Weekly , Starred Review " Overall, a highly recommended, fast-moving story that will amuse, inform, and entertain young readers."-- The Historical Novel Society "Le Rouge relates his story with drama and flair, presenting a colorful prism through which to view the daily life of a voyageur. . . . A rousing introduction to the life of a voyageur told from a unique perspective." --Kirkus Reviews "Preus' text is rich in setting detail, especially regarding the natural world that the voyageurs traverse. She also excels at integrating French vocabulary into the story and appends a pronunciation guide. Pilgrim's frequent black-and-white illustrations help to clarify details and break up the text for younger readers. . . . will please readers"-- Booklist "a boatload of information and entertainment. Softly sketched black and white illustrations, a French pronunciation guide, and historical notes are included." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "Le Rouge relates his story with drama and flair, presenting a colorful prism through which to view the daily life of a voyageur. . . . A rousing introduction to the life of a voyageur told from a unique perspective." --Kirkus Reviews "Preus' text is rich in setting detail, especially regarding the natural world that the voyageurs traverse. She also excels at integrating French vocabulary into the story and appends a pronunciation guide. Pilgrim's frequent black-and-white illustrations help to clarify details and break up the text for younger readers. . . . will please readers"-- Booklist, "In this spry novel, Newbery Honoree Preus deftly threads together a nature adventure, history lesson, cautionary environmental tale, and an animal love story. . . . Preus wraps up her entertaining and informative narrative on a heartwarming note as the loquacious, wryly contemplative squirrel finds his way--back home and in life. Evocative pictures by Pilgrim ( Big and Little ) augment the story's ample heart and humor, and an author's note contextualizes the fur trade, including its impact on indigenous people." --Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "Le Rouge relates his story with drama and flair, presenting a colorful prism through which to view the daily life of a voyageur. . . . A rousing introduction to the life of a voyageur told from a unique perspective." --Kirkus Reviews "Preus' text is rich in setting detail, especially regarding the natural world that the voyageurs traverse. She also excels at integrating French vocabulary into the story and appends a pronunciation guide. Pilgrim's frequent black-and-white illustrations help to clarify details and break up the text for younger readers. . . . will please readers"-- Booklist

Grade FromSecond Grade

Grade ToFifth Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

SynopsisA red squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, stows away on a canoe to fulfill his dream of joining a group of voyageurs--men who paddle canoes filled with goods to a trading post thousands of miles away. It is 1792 and unbeknownst to a group of voyageurs traveling from Montreal to Grand Portage, an intrepid squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, sneaks onto their canoe. Le Rouge is soon discovered because he can't contain his excitement-- mon dieu he is so enthusiastic. The smells The vistas The comradery The voyageurs are not particularly happy to have him, especially because Le Rouge rides, but he does not paddle. He eats, but he does not cook. He doesn't even carry anything on portages--sometimes it is he who has to be carried. He also has a terrible singing voice. What kind of voyageur is that? When they finally arrive at the trading post Le Rouge is in for a terrible shock--the voyageurs have traveled all those miles to collect beaver pelts. With the help of Monique, a smart and sweet flying squirrel, Le Rouge organizes his fur-bearing friends of the forest to ambush the men and try and convince them to quit being voyageurs. Written by a Newbery honor author, the book has over 20 black-and-white illustrations., A red squirrel stows away on a canoe to fulfill his dream of joining a group of voyageurs--men who paddle canoes filled with goods to a trading post thousands of miles away. A Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award It is 1792 and unbeknownst to a group of voyageurs traveling from Montreal to Grand Portage, an intrepid squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, sneaks onto their canoe. Le Rouge is soon discovered because he can't contain his excitement-- mon dieu he is so enthusiastic. The smells! The vistas! The comradery! The voyageurs are not particularly happy to have him, especially because Le Rouge rides, but he does not paddle. He eats, but he does not cook. He doesn't even carry anything on portages--sometimes it is he who has to be carried. He also has a terrible singing voice. What kind of voyageur is that? When they finally arrive at the trading post Le Rouge is in for a terrible shock--the voyageurs have traveled all those miles to collect beaver pelts. With the help of Monique, a smart and sweet flying squirrel, Le Rouge organizes his fur-bearing friends of the forest to ambush the men and try and convince them to quit being voyageurs. Written by a Newbery honor author, the book has over 20 black-and-white illustrations. A Junior Library Guild Selection, A red squirrel stows away on a canoe to fulfill his dream of joining a group of voyageurs--men who paddle canoes filled with goods to a trading post thousands of miles away. A Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award It is 1792 and unbeknownst to a group of voyageurs traveling from Montreal to Grand Portage, an intrepid squirrel, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, sneaks onto their canoe. Le Rouge is soon discovered because he can't contain his excitement-- mon dieu he is so enthusiastic. The smells The vistas The comradery The voyageurs are not particularly happy to have him, especially because Le Rouge rides, but he does not paddle. He eats, but he does not cook. He doesn't even carry anything on portages--sometimes it is he who has to be carried. He also has a terrible singing voice. What kind of voyageur is that? When they finally arrive at the trading post Le Rouge is in for a terrible shock--the voyageurs have traveled all those miles to collect beaver pelts. With the help of Monique, a smart and sweet flying squirrel, Le Rouge organizes his fur-bearing friends of the forest to ambush the men and try and convince them to quit being voyageurs. Written by a Newbery honor author, the book has over 20 black-and-white illustrations. A Junior Library Guild Selection

LC Classification NumberPZ7.P92434Lit 2020