Book details
Champlain
Description
One July day four hundred years ago, Samuel de Champlain stepped out of a small boat at Quebec and began a great adventure. So begins Christopher Moores riveting account of the life of the extraordinary, daring father of New France. Samuel de Champlain helped found the first permanent French settlement in the New World; he established the village that eventually became the great city of Quebec; he was a skilled cartographer who gave us many of our first accurate maps of North America; he forged alliances with Native nations that laid the foundations for vast trading networks; and as governor, he set New France on the road to becoming a productive, self-sufficient, thriving colony. But Champlain was also a man who suffered his share of defeats and disappointments. That first permanent settlement was abandoned after a disastrous winter claimed the lives of half the colonists. His marriage to a child bride was unhappy and marked by long separations. Eventually Quebec had to be surrendered temporarily to the English in 1629. In this remarkable book, illustrated entirely with paintings, archival maps, and original artifacts, Christopher Moore brings to life this complex man and, through him, creates a portrait of Canada in its earliest days. Champlain is illustrated with archival maps and paintings. Additional artwork has been provided by Francis Back.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
56 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Humor: Christopher Moore is known for his witty and irreverent sense of humor, which can provide a refreshing and entertaining reading experience.
- Unique Characters: Moore's books often feature quirky and memorable characters that readers can grow to love and root for throughout the story.
- Creative Storytelling: Moore has a talent for taking historical or fantastical elements and weaving them into the modern world in unexpected and imaginative ways.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: Despite the comedic tone, Moore's novels often touch on deeper themes and moral questions that can lead to interesting reflections and discussions.