| The Wreck of the Ethie Contributor(s): Hyland, Hilary (Author), Bachem, Paul (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561451983 ISBN-13: 9781561451982 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1999 Annotation: In 1919, a storm cast the S. S. Ethie onto rocks off the jagged cliffs of Newfoundland. Guided by his master, Skipper, a Newfoundland dog, braved the icy, dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 99024706 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.06" W x 9.11" (0.41 lbs) 115 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Geographic Orientation - Newfoundland - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 36397 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hyland, Hilary: - Hilary Hyland is the author of the award-winning book, The Wreck of the Ethie. A popular speaker, she has given author presentations at more than 200 schools. She lives in Virginia.Bachem, Paul: - Paul Bachem has worked for many years as an award-winning freelance illustrator, producing work for most of the major book and magazine publishers. He lives in New York. |