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Bezig met laden... Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Irelanddoor Patti Wheeler
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. If I was younger, I would be all over this entire series. But being so far removed from the target demographic (9-12), I just didn't connect with it like I wanted to. To my adult mind, the story was forced and unrealistic, though I know I would have loved it when I was 10, as I think many other kids would. This is not a middle grade like Harry Potter that can connect with adults, but is perfect for kids who enjoy some adventure and travel in their books.Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. This book is marketed for kids, but probably shouldn't be. It was an interesting enough description of Ireland (my ancestors' homeland) that my wife and I are about to start studying Gaelic.The kids disagree about the magic of the island but are both fascinated about the history and culture, and it is nice seeing the kids' alternating viewpoints in the journal style. Seeing photos of Ireland is a joy, although it would have been nice if a book filled with photos would have been printed in color. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. Young readers will find Travels with Gannon & Wyatt a fun adventure story. Part adventure and part travelogue, the story is told through brothers Gannon and Wyatt’s journals. While a little heavy-handed in its narrative, young readers will find it exciting. One of the great things about this series of books is its pairing with online material that allows readers to explore more of Gannon and Wyatt’s adventures. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. Gannon and Wyatt are brothers who explore the world with their parents. The book is geared for upper elementary students and is an engaging story of their adventures in Ireland. It's very engaging and brings the history, cultural, and experience into the wide-eyed wonderful perspective that kids have as they engage the unfamiliar and interesting. It's a very pleasant read, and my kids enjoyed it as well. It's helped them think about their own experiences in a new way as they travel. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Juvenile Fiction.
Juvenile Literature.
HTML: While on vacation in Ireland, Gannon and Wyatt visit medieval castles, climb the Cliffs of Moher, and explore the ancient Newgrange monument. But after Gannon kisses the Blarney Stone their adventure takes a dramatic turn. While volunteering on a farm to connect with their Irish roots, they learn that a deadly blight is wreaking havoc on the Irish farmland. Determined to uncover the true cause, the courageous explorers embark on a secret mission to gather evidence against a ruthless suspect, but soon find themselves running for their lives. Ultimately, they must rely on their wilderness survival skills and Gannon's "gift of gab" if they hope to bring justice to their ancestral home. In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain James Cook comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers have traveled the world. You never know what they will encounter as they venture into the wild, but one thing is certain wherever Gannon and Wyatt go, adventure is their constant companion. You can find Gannon and Wyatt's blog, photographs, and video footage from their real-life expeditions at travelswithgannonandwyatt.com. .Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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In this book they travel to Ireland to explore their Irish roots. After visiting several tourist sites such as medieval castles, climbing the Cliffs of Moher, exploring the ancient Newgrange monument and even kissing the Blarney Stone (at least Gannon does), they head off to work on a real Irish farm. While there they find out that the neighbouring farm is a factory farm and it is polluting both the water and the air. The animals are also being kept in very inhumane conditions. When they decide they need to help Mr. O'Leary, they take samples of the water and pictures of the animals in cages. The adventures become dangerous as they try to get someone to shut down the farm to preserve the land for family farms around the county.
The book is easy to read with different parts told from the different brother's pespective. They have fun, get mad at one another, embarrass each other and do all those things siblings do to one another. I think this is a great way to learn about various countries, their cultures, their landmarks and their people. A great series to have in a school library or classroom, especially with the web-based portion as an added bonus.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )