Frobisher Bay for the English navigator Sir Martin Frobisher, who, during his search for the Northwest Passage in 1576, became the first European to visit it. Until Hall's voyage in 1861, the Bay was thought by Europeans to be a strait separating Baffin Island from another island. The first Church of England service recorded on North American soil was a celebration of Holy Communion at Frobisher Bay in the last days of August or early September 1578. The Anglican Church of Canada's Prayer Book fixes the day of commemoration as September 3. The chaplain on Frobisher's voyage was " 'Maister Wolfall (probably
An Island in the Soup seven different categories for the awards, which are as follows: The final selection for the recipient of the award is chosen by a jury of other authors, illustrators, and translators. Along with the title, each winner receives a $25,000 prize and a special-bound copy of their book. An Island in the Soup An Island in the Soup is a children's book written and illustrated by French-Canadian author Mireille Levert, intended for children ages 3–5. It was first published on May 1, 2001 by Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood Books. "An Island in the Soup" is an intriguing tale that provides a fun