| Violet the Pilot in France is the second book | | | | architecture, agriculture and fashion. These |
| in children's series written by author | | | | bright, bold pictures are full of subtle |
| Bettina Bathe. This adventure involves a hot | | | | information. |
| air balloon trip in Provence, France. Proud | | | | |
| Canadian author and commercial pilot, Bettina | | | | The book uses a few French words and the |
| Bathe was certain to include a Canadian flag | | | | reader is encouraged to bring interest in the |
| patch on her main character's shoulder. | | | | globe and navigation methods in children |
| However, Violet the pilot also embraces the | | | | through useful maps and illustrations. |
| country she is working in by placing that | | | | Readers will learn how a hot air balloon is |
| country's flag patch on her other shoulder. | | | | flown - from the pre-flight set-up, testing |
| | | | the wind and flying techniques to landing a |
| Two young French passengers who want to take | | | | hot air balloon. However, Violet the Pilot in |
| a balloon ride to a desirable location for | | | | France offers more than entertainment and |
| their bike tour adventure, hire Violet's | | | | education - the author has also dedicated a |
| aviation services. The ride is interrupted | | | | portion of the sales of this book to the |
| with weather problems, but Violet saves them | | | | Heart and Stroke Foundation. Additionally, |
| all with her confident and quick-thinking | | | | Bettina's website ( offers contests and |
| maneuvers. Violet's animal and insect friends | | | | awards for young readers. |
| are the ground crew who has their own | | | | |
| adventure just trying to keep up to the | | | | ISBN#: 0-9738290-0-1 |
| balloon. After a lovely picnic feast, Violet | | | | |
| serenades her departing passengers with a | | | | Author: Bettina Bathe |
| song on her violin. | | | | |
| | | | Illustrator: Barbara Fortin |
| Illustrations by Barbara Fortin depict rural | | | | |
| France, including interesting French | | | | Publisher: Violet the Pilot Enterprises, Inc. |