Crusoes of the Frozen North by Gordon Stables

"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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Author Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
Title Crusoes of the Frozen North
Credits Produced by Julie Barkley, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Stowaways -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Geologists -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cold -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storms -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Survival -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 11997
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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