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WRECK OF THE ETHIE, THE
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Written by
Hilary Hyland
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Illustrated by
Paul Bachem
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Paperback: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-198-2
Total Pages: 115
Size: 6 x 9
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Middle Reader, ages 8-12/Fiction/History
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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.You can visit Hilary Hyland's website at: www.hilaryhyland.com
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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.
You can visit Paul Bachem's website at: www.paulbachem.com
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"It was an avalanche of water bearing down on them, rushing toward them. The pillar of water grew higher and higher...As if daring the sea to their final battle, the captain swung the Ethie around to face her enemy head on. All aboard saw the wave surge..."
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
Reading Counts Test #: Q20936
Reading Counts Level: 5.1
AR Quiz#: 36397
AR Reading Level: 5.8
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IN 1919, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS, the S.S. Ethie departs Port Saunders, Newfoundland, for St. John's Harbor with 92 passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays. After several difficult days at sea, a violent winter storm casts the coastal steamer Ethie onto rocks one-half mile off the jagged cliffs of northwest Newfoundland.
Guided by his fisherman master, and following his own instincts, Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland dog, braves the icy, dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore. A seat is rigged to this cable, which carries each person onboard to safety. All 92 passengers and crew were saved from probable death in the icy Atlantic waters by the actions of this brave dog.
In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie's dramatic voyage, the author 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 92 souls.
Click here for an informative teacher's guide to The Wreck of the Ethie!
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Reviews
"The fast-paced action, easy reading level, and black-and-white drawings will appeal to reluctant readers." School Library Journal
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Awards
* 2000 Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Medal (Best Children's Book)
* 2000 Fairfax Public Library 2000 Summer Reading List
* Finalist, 2000 Virginia Literacy Award (VA)
* Nominee, 2001 Georgia Book Award
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