Ice Breaker

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781869665364 Author(s): Maria Gill Format: Hardcover Illustrator: Alistair Hughes Language: English Year: 2020 Publisher: Upstart Press Ltd Pages: 40 Age: 8-12

Description: 'New Zealander Frank Worsley captained the Endurance during Sir Ernest Shackletonâs disastrous Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914. After abandoning their ship, trapped and crushed in ice floes in the Weddell Sea, Frank led marches across the ice in the hope of reaching land. When their ice flow split, endangering all their lives, the survivors boarded three small lifeboats.Frank navigated them to Elephant Island during a terrific storm. When they found the island uninhabited, Frank led the six-man rescue party 1300 kilometres overland through mounainous icy terrain to a whaling station in South Georgia. Without his precise navigation skills and incredible determination, the rescue party would never have made it. One day after reaching the whaling station he set out to rescue the other members of the lifeboat party. He became known as Captain Courageous for his amazing feat that saved so many lives.Frank Worsleyâs account of the Shackleton journey, Shackletonâs Boat Journey, is one of author Maria Gillâs all-time favourite books and she wanted to make the incredible story of endurance, courage, leadership and maritime skills accessible to children (8-12 years old). She tells the story of the crewâs unbelievable tenacity in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds in a relatable way and illustrator Alistair Hughes captures the drama of the situations faced by the men on the expedition.Ice Breaker includes a map of their journey, picture of the Endurance, names of the crew and biographies of Ernest Shackleton and Frank Worsley.'

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