Escape from the Ice: Shackleton and the Endurance

Hello Reader Level 4

by Connie Roop

Though his ship was trapped in the ice of Antarctica and sank, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew managed to survive nearly two years of freezing weather, danger, and hunger before they returned home. Original.

Genres: History

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Connie Roop, a high school environmental science teacher, is a recipient of the Women Leaders in Education Award from the American Association of University Women and a Kohl Education Foundation Award for Exceptional Teaching.

Together, with her husband Peter, Roop has written 100 children's books ranging from historical fiction to nonfiction. Seven of their books are "Reading Rainbow" books, including Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. Their books have received recognition from the National Association of Science Teachers, National Council of Teachers of English, the Children's Book Council, and the American Library Association. They have presented over 800 workshops for students, educators and writers in 26 states as well as Europe, Africa and Asia.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know people love this story and while it is amazing they survived it is not very uplifting when the cat and all the loyal dogs have to be killed. Would never read again.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a Read 180 teacher, I know this level 2 book is popular, but I've never gotten around to reading it until now. I knew little about the Endurance, but I appreciated the way this book tried to both other basic facts and the little minutiae that make a story come alive. That along with short sentences, straight-forward wording, and a balance of real photos and engaging illustrations. I now understand why it's such a popular choice in the Read 180 classroom library.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Last year, I read the LONG version of this story and I hated it. It was too long, confusing, and verbose. THIS version of the story, however, is great. I love the graphics, and I know that the kiddos do, too. The story is about a two-year long expedition across the Antarctic. It's a great story of perseverance, survival, and action. And it's a TRUE story, my favorite kind :)

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most in-depth telling for young children we've seen. Again, if it's regarding Shackleton and the Endurance, we're in. If you know of anything on the subject you can't find on my shelves, please let me know.

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will use it next term with my ninth graders when we study leadership styles. Plus I love the story of Shackleton and the Endurance.