The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780763670931)

"An extraordinary true adventure tale. . . . Outstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska's coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter blasted in early, bringing storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and three hundred sailors off guard. Their ships locked in ice, with no means of escape, the whalers had limited provisions on board, and little hope of surviving until warmer temperatures arrived many months later. Here is the incredible story of three men sent by President McKinley to rescue them.

Author: Martin W. Sandler
ISBN-10: 0763670936
ISBN-13: 9780763670931
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2014
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.40w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.2
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 153513 / Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure