Great Lakes Solo

About the Book

EXPLORE THE SHORELINES OF ALL FIVE GREAT LAKES—their visitors, rocks, birds, boats, islands, experts, exploiters, and many pleasures. Fish for trout with TV personalities; observe the re-creation of tall ships, parasail at sunset; survive an attack of flying squirrels. Traverse Bay; survive an attack of flying squirrels. Mary Blocksma tries it all, starting at the New York/Canadian border, choosing the road closest to the shore, keeping the water on her right. Here is an armchair adventure which has inspired many a real one. Called "The Lady of the Lakes" by the Grand Rapids Press, Mary Blocksma offers a compelling look at the country's best kept secret and the world's largest fresh-water paradise.

About the Author

Author of 20 books for children and adults, Mary Blocksma's work has been accepted by the Quality Paperback Book Club, Reading Rainbow, the Junior Literary Guild, Reading Is Fundamental, and Scientific American's Best Science Books for Young People. She lives in Michigan on Beaver Island within sight of the lighthouse.