Journey to Atlantis

by Philip Roy

Overview

In this sequel to the prize-winning young adult novel Submarine Outlaw, the sea of myth and legends beckons young Alfred once again, and the intrepid young explorer answers the call. With his loyal crew of a dog and a seagull by his side, Alfred sails across the Atlantic in his homemade submarine and enters the Mediterranean in search of the fabled lost island of Atlantis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781553800743
Publisher:	Ronsdale Press
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Series:	Submarine Outlaw , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Philip Roy continues to travel back and forth between Nova Scotia and Ontario, keeping residence in both places. Whenever possible, he visits the places he writes about in the Submarine Outlaw series. From 1999 to 2001, he lived on the island of Saipan, which features in Ghosts of the Pacific. Recently, he travelled to India to research the fifth book in the series, Outlaw in India, and to South Africa for book six, Seas of South Africa. Book seven, Eco Warrior, will be set in Australia, which he has recently visited. Travelling makes for great adventure, Philip contends. The only thing better is writing about it and visiting schools to share the stories and research with young readers.

Editorial Reviews

"Philip Roy's confident, refreshing Journey to Atlantis avoids the tendency now to write such stories as complicated grand narratives set in magical secondary worlds, and provides a lean, linear, episodic tale [that] has an odd credibility about it, and appealing characters: as for whether it is a 'boys' book,' it seems more a mostly male world that doesn't preclude female participation or readership." — Canadian Literature; "An excellent read that takes no time at all; you will not want to put Journey to Atlantis down as the action pulls you forward through the Atlantic Ocean. If you're looking for an underwater adventure that completely delivers, Journey to Atlantis is definitely worth the read." — What If? Magazine; "Philip Roy presents another exciting adventure story ... Roy covers a neatly fused set of events and topics in an informative and non-didactic way. Journey to Atlantis would be useful in the classroom, especially when read along with a geography or social studies unit on modern ocean travel, the Mediterranean area, or ancient Minoan society. Beyond its practical applications, Journey to Atlantis is really interesting!" — CM Magazine; "this novel will appeal to students who are interested in the history of Atlantis, or who are interested in nautical adventures." — Resource Links; "Roy has crafted an adventure tale that readers will relish. . . .It is an altogether charming read that will capture the imagination of any young reader who has ever dreamt of exploring the world." — Atlantic Books Today

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