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Kalifax Paperback - 2002 - 1st Edition

by Duncan Thornton; Yves Noblet (Illustrator); Duncan Thorton

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A dazzling fantasy tale about a brave crew attempting to sail north to the eaves of the world, fighting snow-goblins and finding Grandfather Frost, all the while guided by the magical legend of Kalifax.

The Captain wants to sail his ship, the Volantix, to the other side of the West, into spice winds and lazy islands that bloom like summer flowers. He'll have to take his crew under the rifters of the sky, past strange squeaking beasts, and through narrow icy seas. None of the sailors want to go, until Tom tells them the story of Kalifax, the magical elfin torch that burns brighter as danger gets greater, and will always keep you warm.

Trapped in the ice, the crew encounters the fearsome snow-goblins and ice-trolls. All looks grim until Grandfather Frost himself appears, down from the very roof of the world to see to their keep.

Kalifax is a magical, allegorical trip through the Northwest Passage, told in a lilting and lively language that will keep readers of all ages enthralled. Accompanied by a dozen fantastical drawings to illustrate the voyage, Kalifax is the first step in a campaign to mythologize Canada and its history.

Duncan Thornton is the author of three juvenile fantasy adventures: Kalifax, a finalist for the Governor-General's Award for Children's Literature, the Mr. Christie Book Award program; and two Manitoba Book Awards; Captain Jenny & the Sea of Wonders and The Star-Glass. He has also written radio drama, theatrical drama and several screenplays, in addition to his fiction and non-fiction prose.

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  • Title Kalifax
  • Author Duncan Thornton; Yves Noblet (Illustrator); Duncan Thorton
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 184
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Coteau Books, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Publication date November 27, 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781550501520 / 1550501526
  • Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 5.29 x 0.57 in (19.05 x 13.44 x 1.45 cm)
  • Age range 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Voyages and travels
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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