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Eco Warrior
In the seventh volume of the Submarine Outlaw series, Alfred takes his
homemade submarine into the Southern Ocean to thwart the actions of the
Japanese whalers. In Australia, he is mistakenly accused of sabotaging
an oil tanker, forcing him to escape to Tasmania. There he meets up with
Merwin Hughes, an eccentric environmentalist, and together they travel
south. They are followed along the way by a friendly blue whale and her
calf, and a bond is established. Soon after, they encounter a tanker on
its way to illegally refuel the whalers' ships. When Captain Paul Watson
arrives aboard the Sea Shepherd Society's flagship, the Steve Irwin, to
stop the whalers, Al must first try to save the mother and calf even as
he helps Watson fight off the whalers. Al learns that the war to save
the planet is being waged by dedicated individuals, each contributing in
his or her own way, and that every action, large or small, matters
greatly.
homemade submarine into the Southern Ocean to thwart the actions of the
Japanese whalers. In Australia, he is mistakenly accused of sabotaging
an oil tanker, forcing him to escape to Tasmania. There he meets up with
Merwin Hughes, an eccentric environmentalist, and together they travel
south. They are followed along the way by a friendly blue whale and her
calf, and a bond is established. Soon after, they encounter a tanker on
its way to illegally refuel the whalers' ships. When Captain Paul Watson
arrives aboard the Sea Shepherd Society's flagship, the Steve Irwin, to
stop the whalers, Al must first try to save the mother and calf even as
he helps Watson fight off the whalers. Al learns that the war to save
the planet is being waged by dedicated individuals, each contributing in
his or her own way, and that every action, large or small, matters
greatly.
229 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
6 people want to read
About the author
Philip Roy
38 books18 followersPhilip Roy writes children’s books and Middle Reader/YA novels of adventure and historical fiction that invite young readers of all ages to consider the variety, vastness, and fascination of the world around us. Philip is especially committed to writing works of fiction that are devoted to social, global and environmental issues. Visiting schools is Philip’s favourite part of being a writer.
Philip studied Music and History before choosing a career in writing. Born by the sea in Nova Scotia, Philip has traveled extensively for research on his award-winning Submarine Outlaw/Un rebelle en sous-marin adventure series. Philip has also penned two historical novels including Me & Mr. Bell, (nominated for the Silver Birch, Geoffrey Bilson, Hackmatack and CLA awards), as well as Blood Brothers in Louisbourg, (long-listed for First Nations Communities Read.) Kirkus Reviews has called Philip’s 2017 Middle Reader, The Kingdom of No Worries, “a parable for our time.”
A prolific creator of children’s picture books, Philip’s has written 30 stories for the Happy the Pocket Mouse/Youpi series, 4 of which have been published, (illustrated by Andrea Torrey Balsara): Mouse Tales/Les contes de Youpi, Jellybean Mouse/Youpi et ses bonbons, Mouse Pet/Un ami pour Youpi, and Mouse Vacation/Youpi en vacances. The fifth picture book in the Happy/Youpi series, A Happy Halloween, will be published in 2021 under the artistic auspices of a new illustrator, Ms. Lisa Ferguson.
Philip and his family, (including their all-white cat, Ollie, named after Dickens’ Oliver in Oliver Twist), live in Brockville, Ontario, where Philip continues to write novels and compose music.
If you are interested in scheduling Philip for a presentation, please contact Leila Merl at leilamerl28@gmail.com and see our “Author Visits” page via http://philiproy.ca. You can also call Leila at 613-499-9485.
Awards and Nominations:
Red Cedar Book Award Nominee 2017
Communication-Jeunesse Nominee 2014-2015
Moonbeam Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction 2015
Silver Birch Award in the Forest of Reading Nominee (OLA) 2015
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award Nominee 2014
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People Nominee (CCBC) 2014
Selected for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens 2008, 2010-2014
Short-listed: Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014-2015
Long-listed: First Nation Communities Read 2013-2014
Resource Links: “The Year’s Best 2013.”
Runner-Up: New England Book Festival 2012
Runner-Up: Green Book Festival (San Francisco) 2012
Red Maple Award in the Forest of Reading Nominee (OLA) 2010
Silver Medal: ForeWord’s Best Book of the Year Award 2009
Langley Book of the Year Award Nominee 2009
Short-listed: Ann Connor Brimer Award 2009
Short-listed: Diamond Willow Award 2009
Short-listed: Rocky Mountain Book Award 2009
First Prize: Atlantic Writing Competition 2007
PUBLICATIONS:
Philip Roy has published 15 books in English thus far, including 11 Middle/YA Readers, and 4 children’s picture books. Nearly half of Philip’s books have been translated into French, (and there are more on the way!) All of Philip's books can be viewed via his website, http://philiproy.ca/books/, where you can read synopses, and find first chapter links for his novels. Sample illustrations for his Happy the Pocket Mouse picture book series can also be viewed via http://philiproy.ca/happy-the-pocket-....
For more information about Philip, visit: http://philiproy.ca.
Philip studied Music and History before choosing a career in writing. Born by the sea in Nova Scotia, Philip has traveled extensively for research on his award-winning Submarine Outlaw/Un rebelle en sous-marin adventure series. Philip has also penned two historical novels including Me & Mr. Bell, (nominated for the Silver Birch, Geoffrey Bilson, Hackmatack and CLA awards), as well as Blood Brothers in Louisbourg, (long-listed for First Nations Communities Read.) Kirkus Reviews has called Philip’s 2017 Middle Reader, The Kingdom of No Worries, “a parable for our time.”
A prolific creator of children’s picture books, Philip’s has written 30 stories for the Happy the Pocket Mouse/Youpi series, 4 of which have been published, (illustrated by Andrea Torrey Balsara): Mouse Tales/Les contes de Youpi, Jellybean Mouse/Youpi et ses bonbons, Mouse Pet/Un ami pour Youpi, and Mouse Vacation/Youpi en vacances. The fifth picture book in the Happy/Youpi series, A Happy Halloween, will be published in 2021 under the artistic auspices of a new illustrator, Ms. Lisa Ferguson.
Philip and his family, (including their all-white cat, Ollie, named after Dickens’ Oliver in Oliver Twist), live in Brockville, Ontario, where Philip continues to write novels and compose music.
If you are interested in scheduling Philip for a presentation, please contact Leila Merl at leilamerl28@gmail.com and see our “Author Visits” page via http://philiproy.ca. You can also call Leila at 613-499-9485.
Awards and Nominations:
Red Cedar Book Award Nominee 2017
Communication-Jeunesse Nominee 2014-2015
Moonbeam Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction 2015
Silver Birch Award in the Forest of Reading Nominee (OLA) 2015
Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award Nominee 2014
Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People Nominee (CCBC) 2014
Selected for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens 2008, 2010-2014
Short-listed: Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014-2015
Long-listed: First Nation Communities Read 2013-2014
Resource Links: “The Year’s Best 2013.”
Runner-Up: New England Book Festival 2012
Runner-Up: Green Book Festival (San Francisco) 2012
Red Maple Award in the Forest of Reading Nominee (OLA) 2010
Silver Medal: ForeWord’s Best Book of the Year Award 2009
Langley Book of the Year Award Nominee 2009
Short-listed: Ann Connor Brimer Award 2009
Short-listed: Diamond Willow Award 2009
Short-listed: Rocky Mountain Book Award 2009
First Prize: Atlantic Writing Competition 2007
PUBLICATIONS:
Philip Roy has published 15 books in English thus far, including 11 Middle/YA Readers, and 4 children’s picture books. Nearly half of Philip’s books have been translated into French, (and there are more on the way!) All of Philip's books can be viewed via his website, http://philiproy.ca/books/, where you can read synopses, and find first chapter links for his novels. Sample illustrations for his Happy the Pocket Mouse picture book series can also be viewed via http://philiproy.ca/happy-the-pocket-....
For more information about Philip, visit: http://philiproy.ca.
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April 18, 2016
Bought this originally thinking it would be a good way to introduce my 10 year old daughter to environmentalism, but was surprised when the first pages said it was fictional so I read the book first.. instead this is about a 16 year old boy who repeatedly goes against his OWN better judgement (such as not following his own rope length rule and going off course/unprepared) which continually results in injury and a high risk of disaster. THIS IS NOT WHAT CAPTAIN WATSON IS ABOUT and I am disappointed Sea Shepherd let their name be used. Paul Watson is about intelligent outmaneuvering his enemies without fatalities and has continually demonstrated that he is law abiding and accountable for his actions. This sadly is an arrogant Hardy Boys wannabe without any positive learning lessons, only 'know-it-all' arrogance that is definitely not family nor child appropriate reading material.
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