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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2000-12-09

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance

Jennifer Armstrong, Author

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Armstrong vividly describes how 28 men sailed from England in 1914 on the "Endurance" to become the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica. She continues the incredible story of their survival on the ship after encountering ice, storms, and remote islands.
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A riveting story, brought to life by extraordinary writing, offers a rich, immersive experience that leaves readers balancing empathy and awe.

Keywords and Themes: Adventure & Adventurers • Award Winner • Exploration & Discovery • History • Juvenile Nonfiction • Peseverance • Places • Polar Regions • Rescue • Survival

Readability • 7.2

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 144

Subjects • Shackleton • Ernest Henry • Endurance (Ship)

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery • Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | Polar Regions • Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers

The extraordinary true story behind Ernest Shackleton's harrowing expedition to Antarctica on the Endurance--the ill-fated ship that became trapped in ice and sank to the ocean floor. Defying the odds, the crew made it back alive, bringing with them the astounding collection of photographs included in this critically acclaimed, timeless book.

In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his crew sailed from England on the Endurance in an attempt to become the first team of explorers to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Five months later and still 100 miles from land, their ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. Defying the odds, the expedition survived another five months camping on ice floes, followed by a perilous journey through stormy seas to remote and unvisited Elephant Island. In a dramatic climax to this amazing survival story, Shackleton and five others navigated 800 miles of treacherous open ocean in a 20-foot boat to fetch a rescue ship.

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World vividly re-creates one of the most fascinating adventure stories in history. Award-winning author Jennifer Armstrong recounts one of the most extraordinary adventure stories in history with vigor, an eye for detail, and an appreciation of the marvelous leadership of Shackleton, who brought home every single one of his men alive.

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