The Wreck of the Ethie

By Hilary Hyland, Paul Bachem (Illustrator)

A storm-struck ship, a daring rescue, and a dog's bravery decide ninety-two fates.

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115 pages· 21,805 words· Est. 3 hour read

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In 1919, the S.S. Ethie faces a deadly storm, stranding ninety-two souls on Newfoundland's cliffs. As hope fades, a fishing family sends their dog, Skipper, into the icy waters to deliver a lifeline. Can this courageous canine save them all before it's too late? Experience a gripping tale of survival and heroism.

From the publisher

In 1919, just before Christmas, the S.S. Ethie sets sail for St. John’s Harbor, but a violent winter storm casts the steamship onto the rocky cliffs of northwest Newfoundland, threatening the passengers’ survival. Ninety-two passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays, are now at the mercy of the stormy sea. Seeing the wrecked ship off the coast, a fishing family sends their dog Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland, to brave the icy and dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore. In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie’s dramatic voyage, Hillary Hyland vividly brings the adventure to life, showing the spirit of survival amongst the passengers and crew, as well as the strength and determination of a poor fishing family and their courageous dog to save those ninety-two souls.

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