Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
- Author Jennifer Armstrong
- Narrator Taylor Mali
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Run Time 3 hours and 47 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage general interest: Adventurers and outlaws, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest.
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What to expect
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven men sailed from England in an attempt to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Their ship, Endurance, became icebound and sank, still one hundred miles from land. What follows is one of the most amazing stories of survival ever recorded.
Over the next nineteen months, Shackleton led his men through brutal perils of every kind on ice, land, and sea with one goal—that they all survive. Whether it was a treacherous journey over ice, a storm-racked eight-hundred-mile open-boat journey, or a death-defying trek across a mountain range, Shackleton's mission never wavered: "But if you're a leader, a fellow that other fellows look to, you've got to keep going."
The story is enhanced with diary excerpts, explanations of the terrain, wildlife, and navigation techniques, and the Antarctic weather that so affected the outcome of the fateful voyage. And narrator Taylor Mali's dynamic performance transports the listener into the heart of this riveting saga.
Critics Review
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“The
Amazon.com, editorial review
harrowing survival story of English explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and the
ill-fated Endurance has intrigued people since the 1914 expedition…[Armstrong]
brings the unbelievable journey to life with delicious details: how a handsome
young stowaway was discovered too late to cast him off; how the ship itself
would become frost-white, looking like ‘another species of sparkling white
iceberg as it nosed its way through the pack;’ and how the ice-pack-dwelling
Emperor penguins seemed to enjoy the banjo music of crew member Leonard Hussey.
The true-to-life story is as thrilling as they come, and Armstrong’s lively,
crystal-clear writing style is just as compelling….[An] inspiring nonfiction
adventure story that young readers will devour from cover to cover.” -
“Armstrong…brings
Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review
her considerable story-crafting talents to this real-life tale. The inside of
the ship becomes so alive that we can smell its fetid air, we can hear the
coins clank as the men play cards at night, and we can taste the spirits they
drink after they shout their usual toast, ‘To our sweethearts and wives—may
they never meet!’ How do they get off the ice? The story will leave you
breathless…In this age of fantastical music videos, extraterrestrial fantasies,
superheroes with bionic powers, and intricate computer games, it’s refreshing
to hear the story of a real-life adventure and to meet twenty-eight extremely
brave people. This team of men, without computers or radios or any sophisticated
equipment, survived ‘the most hostile environment this side of the moon.’ Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
will both humble and inspire teens who thirst for excitement. Jennifer
Armstrong makes history come alive more vibrantly than any virtual-reality
game.” -
“Armstrong keeps
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
her narrative moving at a brisk pace. A generous supply of colorful anecdotes and
excerpts from journals shed light on the men’s personalities and reveal
Shackleton’s remarkable skill for keeping his crew agreeable and hopeful,
despite life-threatening conditions. Other passages…possess heart-pounding
immediacy. Armstrong’s absorbing storytelling… make this an enthralling
adventure.” -
“Ernest
Horn Book Guide (starred review)
Shackleton’s 1914–1916 Antarctic expedition was, in Armstrong’s words, ‘one of
the most incredible feats of survival ever recorded.’ Her captivating, complete
account, which identifies and tracks practically every crew member and
liberally employs quotes from crew diaries, will find an audience with the detail-oriented,
want-to-know-it-all kind of reader.” -
“Filled
School Library Journal
with intriguing details and written with dramatic style, this riveting account
of the ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition reads like an adventure
novel…Armstrong brings all of these experiences vividly to life, frequently
using quotes from members of the expedition…Armstrong crafts [the facts] into
an unforgettable story of true heroism and the triumph of the human spirit. A
book that will capture the attention and imagination of any reader.” -
“Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World is
Riverbank Review
a book to finish in one breathless sitting, then dream about all night long.”
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