Author |
Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
Title |
Crusoes of the Frozen North
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Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Julie Barkley, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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Summary |
"Crusoes of the Frozen North" by Gordon Stables is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The story recounts the thrilling escapades of a group of children, including Aralia, Pansy, and their cousin Tom, as they journey through the Arctic wilderness along with their uncle and a quirky professor. The book captures themes of exploration, survival, and the bond between children and nature. In this captivating tale, the young adventurers set sail on the ship "Valhalla" to the icy North in search of treasures and thrilling experiences. After encountering various challenges—including storms, the hazards of wildlife, and their own resourcefulness—they become marooned on a beautiful island. As they adapt to their new life, they learn valuable lessons in teamwork and courage while befriending a seal named Flossy. Ultimately, the story intertwines the children's imaginative spirit with real dangers, culminating in a blend of excitement and magical discovery that is bound to enchant young readers and evoke their sense of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Adventure stories
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Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
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Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
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Stowaways -- Juvenile fiction
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Geologists -- Juvenile fiction
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Cold -- Juvenile fiction
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Storms -- Juvenile fiction
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Survival -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
11997 |
Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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