No Dream is too big...
Rating:
5 / 5
Hi. I guess this is a biased review as Judi was my Mother. She passed away May 19th, 2004, after a long and arduous battle with terminal cancer. This book exemplifies my mother's outlook on life. Even in the face of overwhelming odds she managed to look at the positive side of life. This book was written in the spirit of one who felt that she could persevere in the face of daunting odds. I believe that she was right.
A Seattle Children's Classic!
Rating:
5 / 5
The story of the KALAKALA's amazing journey is a "ferry tale" - yet it's all true! Former 4th grade teacher, Judith Ennes, tells of the KALAKALA's incredible and improbable rescue from a beach in Alaska by Fremont sculptor, Peter Bevis. We bought the book for our grade school's library. The story of one man saving a city's lost cultural icon is an inspiration to us all. The book is fully illustrated with delightful and colorful artwork. Meet Loosie the dog and Ruby the tugboat along the way. Children of all ages are enchanted with the KALAKALA - and will undoubtedly want to take a tour of vessel, currently moored on Lake Union in Seattle. Kid's can learn more about the KALAKALA at the Kalakala Foundation's web site at www.kalakala.org.
Many believe the KALAKALA is a major Seattle icon.
Rating:
4 / 5
Many believe the KALAKALA is a major Seattle icon. Many believe there's magic on board. One thing is for sure, Peter Bevis, the Fremont sculptor, who rescued the grounded fish processor from the Alaska mud flats has a strong following of admirers. Granted, there's quite a few people in Seattle that think the $700,000 price tag to dry dock for repairs as extreme but to the faithful visionaries, it's a mission! As of 11-20-00 the boat's fate is still unclear. City Building Inspectors discovered the KALAKALA stuck 50 feet from its berth. The boat was going to be charged $75.00 a day but it was put on hold while officials tried to come up with a solution. Port Angeles is in negotiations to acquire the boat. In the 40's and 50's the KALAKALA with an on board orchestra, ferried passengers from Port Angeles to Victoria B.C.. Many Seattle locals don't want to see the vessel leave. It was built in a boatyard on the shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland using a brand new technology, called,"Electric Welding" for the streamline Art Deco effect.The book personifies the KALAKALA as homesick and stuck in the depths of despair. She remembers her days of glory and talks to the geese and Ruby the Tug Boat. One day, Peter Bevis comes aboard and fills the KALAKALA with hope. There are many obstacles to overcome but one morning with the stars still shining the KALAKALA is pulled out of the sand and gravel and heads south towards Puget Sound. This is a happy story that reinforces the importance of preserving our past. This book should be in every Puget Sound Library. It's a good springboard for research.
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