In "The Impossible Rescue" by Martin W. Sandler, the story recounts the gripping true tale of a daring 1913 rescue mission in the Arctic. The narrative follows the courageous men of the ill-fated ship Karluk, stranded in ice and facing harsh conditions. As winter sets in, the survivors battle against the elements and their own despair, while a separate team embarks on a perilous journey across treacherous terrain to save them. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, Sandler brings to life themes of bravery, endurance, and the indomitable spirit of both the rescuers and the rescued. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 163 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2012 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Martin W. Sandler is the author of more than 50 books, two of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His book, The Story of American Photography / An Illustrated History for Young People (Little Brown) received The Horn Book Award. Mr. Sandler has also won seven Emmys for his television work and has taught American history and American studies at both the University of Massachusetts and Smith College.