Ice Trap!: Shackleton's Incredible Expedition
No. of pages 32
Published: 2000
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"Ice Trap!: Shackleton's Incredible Expedition" by Meredith Hooper recounts the harrowing journey of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition in 1914. Stranded on the pack ice of the Weddell Sea after their ship, the Endurance, becomes trapped, Shackleton's leadership is put to the ultimate test as he strives to keep his men alive amid brutal conditions. The story highlights themes of survival, camaraderie, and unwavering determination against overwhelming odds. With vivid illustrations, Hooper captures the spirit of adventure and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .
Meredith Hooper is a well-known and successful author of non-fiction books for children. M. P. ROBERTSON studied graphic design at Kingston University. A freelance illustrator since 1988, he specialises in children's books. M. P. Robertson studied graphic design at Kingston University. A highly acclaimed illustrator, he specialises in children's books.
This book features the following character:
Ernest Shackleton
As a boy Ernest Shackleton preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton's incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times. I914 saw his historic 1914 journey aboard the Endurance.