Top-notch history. Smart, well written, meticulously researched and a lot of fun. --The New York Times Outstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A terrific true tale, well told. --Booklist (starred review) Using extensive primary sources in the form of journals, reports, letters, and photographs, Sandler has pieced together a stirring and evocative retelling of this historical adventure. The writing draws readers into both the suspense of reaching the struggling whalers in time as well as the dire, life-threatening conditions that the rescuers themselves faced. --School Library Journal (starred review) Crisply designed with plentiful white space, this book shares a thrilling and inspirational story of determination, perseverance, and bravery. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A spirited adventure tale.

thorough and deliberate. --The Horn Book Veteran writer Sandler takes readers through the entire adventure, well captured in first-person accounts and incredible photographs. Maps trace the progress of the rescue mission, illustrating the unimaginable distance along the treacherous coast of present-day Alaska. In Sandler's words, history becomes adventure, with real-life heroes, dangers, and mishaps. --VOYA Sandler perfectly presented the astonishing story of a journey against all odds into an amenable read. --Library Media Connection No true adventure fan should miss this one. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.