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Named Michigan Author of the Year in 2000 by the Michigan Library Association and Center for the Book, Janie Lynn Panagopoulos' historical fiction for young readers has continued to grow and make its impact in the Great Lakes region and beyond.  Combining historical research with drama, comedy and delightful storytelling, Panagopoulos' work is priceless for the classroom or inviting for a leisurely read.

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Other Books by J.L. Panagopoulos available: The Runes of Isle Royale, Calling the Griffin, Madame Cadillac's Ghost, A Place Called Home, Castle at the Straits

Traders in Time Price: $9.00 Traders in Time: A Dream-Quest Adventure Setting: Great Lakes Panagopoulos' novel about Nicholas and Chris, brothers who find themselves trapped in an 18th century world of fur traders and Indians, has quickly become a favorite with readers young and old.

Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp Price: $9.00 Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp: A Dream-Quist Adventure Setting: Midwest Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp: A Dream-Quest Adventure Gus McCarty, troubled by his problems in middle school, suddenly find himself in a 19th century lumber camp.  Gus' misadventures lead him from hilarious encounters to experiences with intimidating lumberjacks.  A delightful novel that has entertained and educated thousands of readers.   ALL BOOKS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH KARIS DISTRIBUTING KLKARIS@COMCAST.NET

Erie Trail West Price: $9.00 Erie Trail West: A Dream-Quest Adventure Setting: New York to Michigan Travel across the state of New York along the Erie Canal to the new state of Michigan. Erie Trail West offers a rich portrayal of westward expansion with a colorful cast of historically accurate characters as you discover the history and stories of the Erie Canal.

North to Iron Country Price: $9.00 North to Iron Country: A Dream-Quest Adventure Setting: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Travel back in time to Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a Robert, a student, does research about Iron Mining in the 1850s.   This great adventure will introduce you to a collection of historically accurate characters that share their story about the frontier of the North.

Train to Midnight Price: $9.00 Train to Midnight: A Dream-Quest Adventure Setting: Kentucky to Canada along the Underground Railroad Malaika and brother Sammy are swept back in time to travel along the Underground Railroad.  Helped by a warm-hearted abolitionist the trio follow historically accurate trails on their way to freedom in Canada.

A Faraway Home Price: $12.00 A Faraway Home: An Orphan Train Story Setting: New York to Chicago This heartfelt story is based on the journals of New York City orphans who traveled on the orphan train in 1854.  This wonderfully written and accurately researched book is a pleasure to read and learn from.

Little Ship Under Full Sail Price: $9.00 Little Ship Under Full Sail: An Adventure in History Setting: Pennsylvania to New York In this historically accurate story about Nellie Lytle, great-grandmother of Juliette Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouting, you learn of Nellie's hardship as she is held captive, for four years, by the Iroquois during the time of the American Revolution. Exceptionally powerful writing.

Mark of the Bear Claw Price: $16.00 Hardcover Mark of the Bear Claw: An Adventure in History Setting: Along Chief Pontiac's Trail (Great Lakes) Makow, not yet a man, senses the tension that floats like ghosts through the lodges around Fort Detroit. Caught up in the angry crowd leading to Pontiac's Rebellion,  Makow makes his way along the Huron trail with his grandfather's guidance only to discover a brother in the clothes of a white man. "Mark is an enjoyable novel about one boy's personal epiphanies set in the context of indigenous tradition and colonial conflict."   School Library Journal

TEACHER'S GUIDES Available Traders in Time-  9.00 Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp 9.00 Erie Trail West 9.00 North to Iron Country 9.00 Train to Midnight 9.00 Little Ship Under Full Sail 7.00   ALL BOOKS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH KARIS DISTRIBUTING KLKARIS@COMCAST.NET