About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
A rollicking wartime adventure on the BC coast.
A lot has changed in the world since Sophie, Molly, Mark, Harriet, Leticia, and Posy’s last adventure in The Silver Lining. Now it’s 1940, and the Second World War is making life back home in the United Kingdom very dangerous indeed. Although our intrepid crew has seen their fair share of precarious situations, from being chased by pirates to making harrowing rescues in abandoned mine shafts, their parents decide to once again send them across the ocean and into the care of the eccentric Captain Gunn. This time they head back to the BC coast, making stops in Hesquiat Harbour, Estevan Point Lighthouse, Cape Scott, and Alert Bay. There, they meet real-life historical figures such as Cougar Annie and aviator Jim Spilsbury, and help to recover a precious artifact from a local Indigenous community. Rather than sitting out the war in a safe, quiet place, captain and crew could be in for their biggest adventure yet!
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Editorial Reviews
This fast-paced book is packed with historical information, all delivered with the hindsight of current perspectives. This book would enhance discussions in Grade 4 Social Studies about interactions between First Nations and settlers.
— BC Books for BC Schools
Up in Arms is a perfect read for upper elementary and early middle school readers looking for some adventure frosted with historical and geographical additions. Subtle essages of following your dreams and the need to ponder moral dilemmas in life are hidden with the story, aspects that maybe only adult readers will uncover.
— Resource Links
"The slice of Canadian/British history set in the rich geography of B.C., and the incredible and largely sympathetic cast of characters continue to make this series both highly enjoyable and a great learning experience"
—CM Magazine
— CM Reviews
Kudos to the author for weaving references to Indigenous history and the impact of colonial policies, such as the potlatch ban and the confiscation of Indigenous regalia, into the story. Having our parentless evacuee children learn about this part of Canada’s past is an effective means of exploring our darker history through fresh eyes and of exposing today’s Canadian children to these difficult subjects.
— Ormsby Review
