A Small Tall Tale from the Far Far North
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A Small Tall Tale from the Far Far North

Written by Peter Sís

A daring trek from Europe to the Arctic tests survival against nature's extremes.

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350 pages· 610L
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Bookroo's summary

Jan Welzl embarks on a treacherous journey from Europe to the Arctic, facing the harshest elements. With the guidance of Eskimos, he must navigate the icy wilderness. Will he survive the unforgiving landscape, or will the Arctic claim another soul? Discover the resilience and courage needed to conquer nature's most formidable challenges.

From the publisher

With the help of Eskimos, Jan Welzl survives a perilous journey from central Europe to the Arctic regions in the late 1800s

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1993)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1994)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
350
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 14, 1993
First published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679843450

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