The King of Keji - written by Jan L. Coates and illustrated by Patsy MacKinnon
Jacob's brother, Ben, is always king of the castle. Jacob is tired of being the dirty rascal!
Jacob and his grandfather decide to set out on a camping trip to Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik National Park. There, they find lots of hidden treasure fit for a king, like emeralds (the green of a hemlock’s foliage), amber (the eyes of a deer), and diamonds (in the sky).
Jacob even builds himself a crown, and it isn't long before Gramps declares Jacob the King of Keji!
About the Author
Jan L. Coates is the author of several books for young readers, including A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk, which was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award. She lives in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley, with her husband, Don, and a Golden Irish named Charlie. When her kids, Liam and Shannon, were little, they loved camping at Keji. Visit her at jancoates.ca
About the Illustrator
Patsy MacKinnon is the illustrator of Heartsong and The Village of Wood Duck. A member of the prestigious Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Patsy lives in New Waterford, Nova Scotia.
