The Journal of Brian Doyle: A Greenhorn on an Alaskan Whaling Ship

by Jim Murphy

Book Overview

Jim Murphy once again writes an exciting story of a young boy on the cusp of a great, and sometimes violent, world. Jonathan Dodge has run away from his father's house, fleeing his father's wrathful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439078148
• ISBN13: 9780439078146
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Interesting for both genders.

"The Journal Of Brian Doyle: Greenhorn on an Alaskan Whaling Ship The, Florence, 1874" is a book I'm sure boys will love (not to say girls won't!). I'm not familiar with the history of whaling, so I was very interested in what this book had to offer. It's amazing that such a young boy could be thrust into the brash world, and yet be compassionate to the people around him and have sympathy for the slaughtered whales. I did become confused with the characters since there were so many men on the ship. If you're looking for a different type of historical fiction that doesn't involve wars, then I suggest you give this book a try. I recommend.

WHAT AN EXCITING ADVENTURE

Wow. I just got through reading this book. It was great! Brian Doyle is a great charaacter -- a kid running from his father -- who has no idea what he's signed up for when he ends up on a whaling ship. He has no idea how hard and challenging his life will become. Or how he will change by the time his incredible adventure is over. I think this is one of the best books in the series. I love whales. And I loved reading this.