The Wreck of the Ethie - Softcover

Hyland, Hilary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1561451983 ISBN 13: 9781561451982

Publisher: Peachtree, 1999

Synopsis

In 1919, just before Christmas, the S.S. Ethie sets sail for St. John’s Harbor, but a violent winter storm casts the steamship onto the rocky cliffs of northwest Newfoundland, threatening the passengers’ survival
Ninety-two passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays, are now at the mercy of the stormy sea. Seeing the wrecked ship off the coast, a fishing family sends their dog Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland, to brave the icy and dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore.
In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie’s dramatic voyage, Hillary Hyland 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 ninety-two souls.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-7-This book is a novelization of an event that occurred in 1919 off the coast of Newfoundland. A sudden, violent winter storm wrecked the ship SS Ethie against rocks about 100 yards from shore. The ferocity of the wind and waves prevented residents on shore from reaching the stranded passengers. A Newfoundland dog came to the rescue, swimming out to the boat and then returning with a cable with which a rescue system was devised. All 92 people were safely evacuated. The dog was later given an official commendation by the Canadian government. The author dramatically re-creates these events through the eyes of Patrick, a teen crewman on board the ship, and Colleen, the dog's young owner, who lives near the scene of the wreck. The fast-paced action, easy reading level, and black-and-white drawings will appeal to reluctant readers. The author's note contains factual information about the storm, shipwreck, and ensuing rescue. It, along with the glossary of nautical terms and maps of the area, helps to authenticate the factual nature of the book.
William C. Schadt, Glacier Park Middle School, Maple Valley, WA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1561451983
• ISBN 13: 9781561451982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 115
• Illustrator: Bachem Paul