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Sep 12, 2000 | ISBN 9780375810497 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Sep 12, 2000 | ISBN 9780375810497 | Middle Grade (8-12)
The harrowing story of the ill-fated Endurance, now in paperback.In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and 27 men sailed from England 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. 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 extraordinary adventure stories in history. Jennifer Armstrong narrates this unbelievable story with vigor, an eye for detail, and an appreciation of the marvelous leadership of Shackleton, who brought home every one of his men alive.
Jennifer Armstrong is the author of over 50 books for children from kindergarten through high school. Best known for writing historical fiction, she has also been successful in creating picture books, easy readers, chapter books, young adult novels, as well as nonfiction. Armstrong… More about Jennifer Armstrong
"A book that will capture the attention and imagination of any reader."–School Library Journal, Starred"This unbelievable story is enhanced by the vigorous prose; from the captivating introduction through the epilogue, it is the writing as much as the story that will rivet readers."–Kirkus Reviews, Pointer"Armstrong’s absorbing storytelling, illustrated with dramatic black-and-white photographs, makes this an enthralling adventure."–Publishers Weekly, Starred
ALA Best Books for Young Adults WINNER 2000
ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER 1999
NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children WINNER 1999
Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2002
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