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Viking Ship for Brendan, A

by (author) Catherine Simpson

illustrated by Joanne Snook-Hann

Publisher
Breakwater Books Ltd.
Initial publish date
Jun 2000
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894294188
    Publish Date
    Jun 2000
    List Price
    $8.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 4 to 9
  • Grade: p to 4

Description

A little boy who wants a Viking ship of his very own has a unique adventure out of time and receives a special gift from the great Viking, Leif the Lucky. The boy discovers that, even when you don't get exactly what you want, you may receive something far more valuable - the gift of heritage, the gift of imagination

About the authors

Catherine Simpson holds degrees from Memorial University and Mount Saint Vincent University and has taught at both primary and college levels in rural Newfoundland. In her spare time she enjoys reading, making art, and getting outdoors.

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Joanne Snook-Hann has been painting and drawing for the past 20 years. She is a graduate of Memorial University’s School of Fine Arts and is the illustrator of several children’s books, including ‘Sailor: The Hangashore Newfoundland Dog,’ ‘The Turnip Top Pony,’ ‘A Viking Ship for Brendan’ and‘There Are No Polar Bears Here.’

Joanne is presently working primarily in prismacolour and finds inspiration in beautiful items from the past. Antique teacups, plates and other vintage items are among her favourite subject matter.

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