Helen Thayer's Arctic Adventure - (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) by Sally Isaacs (Paperback)

About the Book

The thrilling story of a woman who walked alone from Canada all the way to the magnetic North Pole; well, alone, except for Charlie, the best and most protective dog on the globe.

Book Synopsis

This picture book tells the thrilling story of a woman from New Zealand who walked alone from Canada all the way to the magnetic North Pole; well, alone except for Charlie, the best and most protective dog on the globe.

Review Quotes

Can you imagine making a 364-mile journey in the Arctic wilderness with nothing but a dog and a sled? Helen Thayer was the first woman to make such a trip in 1988, and along the way she encountered a bear, icy weather, and injuries. You can read about her journey in Helen Thayer's Arctic Adventure: A Woman and a Dog Walk to the North Pole by Sally Isaacs. The full-page illustrations will make you feel like you are right there with Helen -- but you won't have to bundle up to take the journey!-- "New Moon Girls, "Lacey Recommends""

At age 50, Helen will walk to magnetic north pole -- a harrowing journey with ice storms, polar bears, and a lack of food. She and her dog, Charlie, take it day by day and make it. This is a well-written, exciting true story adventure of courage and determination.-- "Imagination Soup"

Dress warmly as you join the amazing experience of one woman and a Canadian Inuit Husky as they walk 364 miles around the magnetic North Pole... This narrative nonfiction has readers anxious for the next scare.-- "Sara Catherine Howard, Teacher Librarian"

The illustrations have a simple and stark beauty. . . .a captivating nonfiction picture book...-- "The Children's Bookshelf, Central Michigan University, Public Broadcasting Cente"