Paddle-to-the-Sea

Paddle-to-the-Sea

"Paddle-to-the-Sea" is a 1941 children's book, written and illustrated by American author and artist Holling C. Holling. It was recognized as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942.

The film "Paddle to the Sea", based on this book, was produced by the National Film Board of Canada in 1966, directed by Bill Mason. It was nominated for an Oscar.

Plot summary

At Lake Nipigon, Canada, a boy carves a wooden model of an Indian in a canoe and sets it free to travel the Great Lakes to theAtlantic ocean. The story follows the progress of the little wooden Indian on its journey through all five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.

References

*"Paddle-to-the-Sea" ISBN 0-395-15082-5

External links

* [http://www.nfb.ca/trouverunfilm/fichefilm.php?id=10584&v=h&lg=en&exp= "Paddle to the Sea" at the NFB Web site]
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* [http://nighttrainfilms.net/NTFWEB/NTFPages/PaddleToTheSea/index.htm "Preview Paddle-To-The-Sea Book Online for free! (Original book has been scanned and uploaded to expose this beautiful story to the largest possible audience and encourage people to seek it out and purchase a copy!)]
* [http://nighttrainfilms.net/NTFWEB/NTFPages/PaddleToTheSea/index.htm "Preview Paddle-To-The-Sea Film Online for free! (Original 1966 film version has been uploaded to expose this fantastic film adaptation to the largest possible audience and encourage people to purchase a copy!)]


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