{"product_id":"bound-by-ice-a-true-north-pole-survival-story-paperback","title":"Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Neil Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRich Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews Best Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis thrilling and terrifying true story of the 1879 search for the North Pole follows the frightening fates of the USS Jeannette crew as disaster strikes -- and the men battle to survive two years bound by ice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the years following the Civil War, \"Arctic fever\" gripped the American public, fueled by myths of a fertile, tropical sea at the top of the world. \u003ci\u003eBound by Ice\u003c\/i\u003e follows the journey of George Washington De Long and the crew of the USS \u003ci\u003eJeannette\u003c\/i\u003e, who departed San Francisco in the summer of 1879 hoping to find a route to the North Pole. However, in mid-September the ship became locked in ice north of Siberia and drifted for nearly two years before it was crushed by ice and sank. De Long and his men escaped the ship and began a treacherous journey in extreme polar conditions in an attempt to reach civilization. Many--including De Long--did not survive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis true story for middle graders keeps readers on the edge of their seats to the very end. Includes excerpts from De Long's extensive journals, which were recovered with his body; newspapers from the time; and photos and sketches by the men on the expedition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra Neil Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e had a lengthy career as a news anchor and ESPN sportscaster before writing realistic fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A pioneer in the journalism field, she was the first woman to cover the National Hockey League on network TV. Selected as a promising new voice in children's literature by the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, Wallace's titles have been named to state and national awards lists. She lives in Keene, New Hampshire. Visit sandraneilwallace.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than three dozen novels for children and teens. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eWrestling Sturbridge\u003c\/i\u003e, was selected by the American Library Association as one of the top 100 YA books of the twentieth century. His recent children's nonfiction includes the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eBlood Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, co-written with his wife, Sandra Neil Wallace. He lives in Keene, New Hampshire. Visit richwallacebooks.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48999356268767,"sku":"9781635928341","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/6739\/5295\/files\/Bound_by_Ice_A_True_North_Pole_Survival_Story_by_Sandra_Neil_Wallace_and_Rich_Wallace.webp?v=1776774779","url":"https:\/\/redwolfpress.com\/products\/bound-by-ice-a-true-north-pole-survival-story-paperback","provider":"Red Wolf Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}