Jamie Bastedo
Jamie Bastedo is a biologist turned storyteller who intimately connects readers of all ages with the magic and mystery of nature. His work is all about taking science and natural history to the streets. Whether hosting lively nature shows on the radio or writing about his northern home, Jamie spreads a contagious enthusiasm and love for the land. He lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with his wife and two daughters.
Well established as a popular science writer in his books Falling for Snow: A Naturalist's Journey into the World of Winter, Shield Country: The Life and Times of the Oldest Piece of the Planet, Reaching North: A Celebration of the Subarctic and Blue Lake and Rocky Shores, he writes to inform and inspire. He also has written over 30 natural history features in magazines, including Up Here, Backpacker, and Winter Living. His children's titles include Tracking Triple Seven, On Thin Ice (Alberta Children's YA Book of the Year, 2007), and most recently, Nighthawk!
Jamie's latest book is Cut Off, about a cyberaddict "screenager" who finds healing in the northern wilderness. It has earned a Kirkus Star and been called "A first-rate adventure with a powerful message." To read the full review click here.
Praise for Jamie Bastedo’s writing:
"An engaging storyteller who combines the knowledge of a naturalist with the eye of an artist and the curiosity of a child."
— Arctic
"The author situates himself in the landscape with passion, immediacy and refreshingly sharp powers of observation."
— Canadian Geographic
For more information on Jamie and his books or work...
Visit: www.nwtarts.com/artist-profile/jamie-bastedo
Follow him on twitter: @JamieBastedo
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Shield Country : The Life and Times of the Oldest Piece of the Planet
Author Jamie Bastedo
$14.95 ISBN: 9780889951914 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2002-09-10 -
Tracking Triple Seven
Author Jamie Bastedo
$12.95 ISBN: 9780889952386 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2002-09-10 -
Reaching North : A Celebration of the Subarctic
Author Jamie Bastedo
$9.95 ISBN: 9780889951709 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2002-09-10 -
Falling for Snow : A Naturalist's Journey into the World of Winter
Author Jamie Bastedo Foreword by Arthur Black
$9.95 ISBN: 9780889952652 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2003-10-08 -
On Thin Ice
Author Jamie Bastedo
$14.95 ISBN: 9780889953376 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2006-04-30 -
Free as the Wind
Author Jamie Bastedo Illustrated by Susan Tooke
$19.95 ISBN: 9780889953505 Binding: Trade Cloth Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2007-02-20 -
Yellowknife Outdoors : Best Places for Hiking, Biking,Paddling and Camping
Author Jamie Bastedo
$16.95 ISBN: 9780889953888 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2008-02-15 -
Sila's Revenge
Author Jamie Bastedo
$14.95 ISBN: 9780889954229 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2009-10-30 -
Free as the Wind
Author Jamie Bastedo Illustrated by Susan Tooke
$11.95 ISBN: 9780889954465 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Red Deer Press Inc Publication Date: 2010-11-04 -
Trans Canada Trail : Northwest Territories
Author Jamie Bastedo
$24.95 ISBN: 9781554551583 Binding: Trade Paper Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Publication Date: 2011-06-21