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A is for Amphitrite is an alphabet book for all ages, showcasing the spectacular beauty of Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail. Regular walks along Ukee's beloved trail inspired me to combine my photography and prose in an attempt to capture and share the majesty of our rugged west coast environment. What some readers had to say:
"A is for Amphitrite is beautiful, inspiring, informative." |
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A Review by Laurie Carter, author of Emily Carr’s B.C.
“At first glance the format and dedication of A is for Amphitrite: A Walk on Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail suggest something for children, but this is one of those wonderful books that effortlessly cross the generation gap. While young readers may be most fascinated with “B” for banana slugs and “T” for tidal pools, adults are bound to be interested in “O” for Oyster Jim and “K” for krummholz. Everyone will stop to savour Shirley Martin’s captivating photographs. A is for Amphitrite is a wonderful invitation to explore the natural world of the Wild Pacific Trail and a memorable keepsake if you’ve already made the journey.”
“At first glance the format and dedication of A is for Amphitrite: A Walk on Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail suggest something for children, but this is one of those wonderful books that effortlessly cross the generation gap. While young readers may be most fascinated with “B” for banana slugs and “T” for tidal pools, adults are bound to be interested in “O” for Oyster Jim and “K” for krummholz. Everyone will stop to savour Shirley Martin’s captivating photographs. A is for Amphitrite is a wonderful invitation to explore the natural world of the Wild Pacific Trail and a memorable keepsake if you’ve already made the journey.”
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With A is for Amphitrite I have tried to capture, with words and images, the magic I encounter every time I walk Ucluelet's Wild Pacific Trail. During the writing process the elements fell quite naturally into the alphabetical format, although some letters were more challenging than others. X and Z come to mind! Luckily the trail truly is eXtraordinary!
Some photos required extra patience. The ever-changing Pacific never let me down. It was, however, surprisingly difficult to get the perfect banana slug shot. I can only imagine what some tourists
thought, coming around a bend to find me flat out on the trail, camera trained on one of our resident slimy creatures. Some stopped to chat...(the tourists, not the slugs!) Life is never dull on the Wild Pacific Trail! |
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Find my book here:
A is for Amphitrite is available at Blackberry Cove bookstore in Ucluelet, as well as at numerous stores and galleries in Ucluelet and Tofino.
Copies are also for sale in:
Port Alberni - Mobius Books, and The Rollin Art Centre
Nanaimo - Strong Nations (in store or online at www.strongnations.com)
Ladysmith - Salamander Books
Duncan - Volume One Books
Langford - Dragonfly Books (in store or online at www.dragonflybooks.ca)
- Goldstream Nature House
A is for Amphitrite ISBN 978-0-9920615-0-0 pb. $19.95
A is for Amphitrite is available at Blackberry Cove bookstore in Ucluelet, as well as at numerous stores and galleries in Ucluelet and Tofino.
Copies are also for sale in:
Port Alberni - Mobius Books, and The Rollin Art Centre
Nanaimo - Strong Nations (in store or online at www.strongnations.com)
Ladysmith - Salamander Books
Duncan - Volume One Books
Langford - Dragonfly Books (in store or online at www.dragonflybooks.ca)
- Goldstream Nature House
A is for Amphitrite ISBN 978-0-9920615-0-0 pb. $19.95