Shackleton's Journey
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

Shackleton's Journey

Written by William Grill

Explore Shackleton's Antarctic adventure through vivid illustrations and detailed drawings.

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80 pages· 1140L
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Embark on Shackleton's Antarctic expedition through the eyes of a young illustrator. Vivid colored pencil drawings bring to life the thrill and challenges of the journey. Discover meticulously detailed diagrams of provisions and charming depictions of sled dogs and packhorses. This visual narrative transforms historical facts into an engaging adventure for young readers, inviting them to explore the wonders and perils of this legendary voyage.

From the publisher

Young, up-and-coming illustrator William Grill weaves a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton’s journey to Antarctica.

Grill’s beautiful use of colored pencils and vibrant hues effortlessly evokes the adventure and excitement that surrounded the expedition. His impeccably researched drawings, rich with detail, fastidiously reproduce the minutiae of the expedition.

Children will love examining the diagrams of the peculiar provisions and the individual drawings of each sled dog and packhorse. This book takes the academic and historical information behind the expedition and reinterprets it for a young audience.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2014)Kate Greenaway Medal (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1140L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~8.2
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
February 18, 2014
First published
September 1, 2014
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781909263109

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