The Story of the Samson

By Duble, Kathleen Benner & Farquharson, Alexander

Publishers Summary:
Sam and his grandpa relive the Samson's adventures on the high seas. Kathleen Benner Duble uses actual events to weave a tale about the Samson and its many voyages, from the witnessing of the Titanic's demise to the rescue of Shakleton's men to an appearance at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. A mix of sepia tones and lush watercolors place readers on the high seas at the helm of adventure.

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ISBN
978-1-58089-184-4
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Gr 2-5 Duble offers facts and myths about the "Samson"'s nautical past through a conversation over a scrapbook between a boy named for the vessel and his seaman grandfather. The schooner's proximity toand failure to respond tothe "Titanic" disaster is presented as a real part of its history. The author offers resources including books and Web sites and explains in a note the controversy around this...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Sam is enthralled by his grandpa's tales of seal trapping, dramatic rescues, and brutal storms while aboard the <i>Samson</i>, a Norwegian scho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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