Tom Crean: Fear San Oighear
No. of pages 128
Published: 2009
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"Tom Crean: Fear San Oighear" by Michael Smith tells the remarkable true story of Tom Crean, an Irish polar explorer who played a crucial role in various Antarctic expeditions, including those led by Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton. The book highlights Crean’s bravery, resilience, and contributions to exploration during the early 20th century. It captures his experiences in extreme conditions, his incredible acts of heroism, and his enduring spirit as he faced the challenges of the Antarctic wilderness. Through Crean’s journey, the narrative celebrates courage and determination in the face of adversity, making it a compelling tribute to a lesser-known hero of exploration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by The Collins Press .
This book features the following character:
Tom Crean
This book features Tom Crean.