Violet the Pilot in France – Review
Violet the Pilot in France is the second book in childrens series written by author Bettina Bathe. This adventure involves a hot air balloon trip in Provence, France. Proud Canadian author and commercial pilot, Bettina Bathe was certain to include a Canadian flag patch on her main characters shoulder. However, Violet the pilot also embraces the country she is working in by placing that http://cruzoycb173.tearosediner.net/stargate-sg-1-dvd-review countrys flag patch on her other shoulder.
Two young French passengers who want to take a balloon ride to a desirable location for their bike tour adventure, hire Violets aviation services. The ride is interrupted with weather problems, but Violet saves them all with her confident and quick-thinking maneuvers. Violets animal and insect friends are the ground crew who has their own adventure just trying to keep up to the balloon. After a lovely picnic feast, Violet serenades her departing passengers with a song on her violin.
Illustrations by Barbara Fortin depict rural France, including interesting French architecture, agriculture and fashion. These bright, bold pictures are full of subtle information.
The book uses a few French words and the reader is encouraged to bring interest in the globe and navigation methods in children through useful maps and illustrations. Readers will learn how a hot air balloon is flown – from the pre-flight set-up, testing the wind and flying techniques to landing a hot air balloon. However, Violet the Pilot in France offers more than entertainment and education – the author has also dedicated a portion of the sales of this book to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Additionally, Bettinas website (www.violetthepilot.com) offers contests and awards for young readers.
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ISBN#: 0-9738290-0-1Author: Bettina Bathe
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Illustrator: Barbara FortinPublisher: Violet the Pilot Enterprises, Inc.
Published: July 2005