{"title":"John Thurston","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of John Thurston, a beloved author celebrated for his captivating children's books. With a flair for storytelling, John Thurston transports young readers to magical realms and encourages them to explore the wonders of history and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his cherished works is \u003cem\u003eRendezvous with the Past\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful journey that seamlessly weaves adventure with educational elements, making history come to life for young minds. John Thurston has a unique gift for crafting stories that spark curiosity and inspire a love for learning in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Thurston's books are not merely stories; they're gateways to new worlds and new ideas, focusing on instilling timeless values and nurturing creativity. Ideal for both bedtime reading and classroom discussions, his works have become staples in children's literature collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore John Thurston's collection today, and introduce a young reader to tales that will stay with them long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rendezvous-with-the-past-by-john-thurston-9781954437340","title":"Rendezvous with the Past","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA nine-day canoe trip turns into a profound, life-altering event as Louis discovers the untold stories of Voyageurs and Native Americans in his family's history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thrilling adventure tells of Louis's family and his Scouting friends. They discover themselves through trial by terrain and weather, accomplish goals through teamwork, and learn the basic skills of Scouting as they have never applied them before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story takes place in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with its rich history and natural beauty, a million acres of forest, lakes, streams, portages, and wildlife. There are no roads or motors allowed, so much of what is experienced is as it has been for centuries. For Louis, his paddle serves as a time machine as he shares a trip like those first taken by his French and Native ancestors. They travelled through this area over 300 years ago, paddling birch-bark canoes along the fur trade routes to northwestern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base\u003c\/em\u003e has served Scouting for nearly a century. From the founders who banded together to acquire the land, the staff today continues to ensure a future filled with stories of fun and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996020986092,"sku":"9781954437340","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1dfff5c99da65b4c3da54c4c53dc49df.jpg?v=1763158047"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-thurston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}