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Article rating : 0.00, 0 votes. Author : Lillian Brummet
Violet the Pilot in France is the second book in children’s
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
character’s shoulder. However, Violet the pilot also
embraces the country she is working in by placing that
country’s 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
Violet’s aviation services. The ride is interrupted with
weather problems, but Violet saves them all with her
confident and quick-thinking maneuvers. Violet’s 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, Bettina’s website
(www.violetthepilot.com) offers contests and awards for
young readers.
ISBN#: 0-9738290-0-1
Author: Bettina Bathe
Illustrator: Barbara Fortin
Publisher: Violet the Pilot Enterprises, Inc.
Published: July 2005
Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her
impact on the environment – Author of Towards
Understanding, a collection of poetry.
(http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
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