Freddie the Flyer
A gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael -- the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic --with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams. When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family's remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked. Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas. This book celebrates Freddie's early dreams of flying and his later achievements. Readers move with Freddie through the year, hearing about his journey as a pilot and leader, while learning the names of the months in Gwich'in and Inuvialuktun at the same time. Art from Inuvialuit painter Audrea Loreen-Wulf perfectly captures the incredible Western Arctic as well as Freddie's love for aviation.
Author: Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 11.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781774880807
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2023 pg. 45
School Library Journal 10/01/2023 pg. 88
About the Author
DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is a history-obsessed author who has researched and written aviation and reconciliation stories in Edmonton, the North and Houston, Texas. Her previous book for children, Alis the Aviator, was called "a plane fan's new best friend" by School Library Journal. Danielle now lives by the sea in Nova Scotia/Mi'kma'ki (Canada) with her family. FRED CARMICHAEL has spent over 60 years in Northern aviation. He is well known in his community as an entrepreneur, mentor and search and rescue pilot. He is a Member of the Order of Canada, and the recipient of the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan. A father of four, Fred lives in Inuvik with his wife Miki. Artist AUDREA WULF was born and raised in Inuvik and resides in Northern British Columbia. She expresses her deep love for the North through her paintings.
Author: Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Fred Carmichael
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 11.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781774880807
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2023 pg. 45
School Library Journal 10/01/2023 pg. 88
About the Author
DANIELLE METCALFE-CHENAIL is a history-obsessed author who has researched and written aviation and reconciliation stories in Edmonton, the North and Houston, Texas. Her previous book for children, Alis the Aviator, was called "a plane fan's new best friend" by School Library Journal. Danielle now lives by the sea in Nova Scotia/Mi'kma'ki (Canada) with her family. FRED CARMICHAEL has spent over 60 years in Northern aviation. He is well known in his community as an entrepreneur, mentor and search and rescue pilot. He is a Member of the Order of Canada, and the recipient of the Queen's Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan. A father of four, Fred lives in Inuvik with his wife Miki. Artist AUDREA WULF was born and raised in Inuvik and resides in Northern British Columbia. She expresses her deep love for the North through her paintings.
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