Shackleton's Stowaway
Shackleton's Stowaway
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005
Book Brief
192
Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • 1910s
2005
Middle grade
12-17 years
Super Short Summary
Shackleton's Stowaway by Victoria McKernan follows eighteen-year-old Perce Blackborrow, a Welsh sailor who stows away on Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Antarctic expedition. As the journey progresses, the ship Endurance becomes trapped in ice, leading the crew to survive extreme conditions and make a harrowing escape. Descriptions of animal deaths and the threat of cannibalism appear in the novel.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Challenging
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Shackleton's Stowaway by Victoria McKernan captures the harrowing journey of the Endurance expedition through the eyes of a young stowaway. Reviews praise its historical accuracy, vivid storytelling, and engaging character development. Some criticisms include occasional pacing issues and a perceived lack of depth in secondary characters. Overall, an inspiring read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Shackleton's Stowaway?
Fans of adventurous historical fiction like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or Call of the Wild by Jack London will relish Shackleton's Stowaway by Victoria McKernan. Ideal for readers captivated by tales of survival, exploration, and the resilience of the human spirit, this book offers a thrilling account set during Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition.
920 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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192
Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • 1910s
2005
Middle grade
12-17 years
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