The Voyage of the Arctic Tern

by Hugh Montgomery

Book Overview

Narrated in stirring verse that demands to be read aloud, this epic adventure, full of atmospheric line illustrations, will appeal to all children and adults who love a thrilling story, memorably told. Things happen here in Plymouth in the winter, And of such things you'd surely never learn. So take your seat and listen while I tell you Of Bruno and his ship, The Arctic Tern. . . . Treason, treachery, and treasure - here is a classic seafaring tale...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763619027
• ISBN13: 9780763619022
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.8" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Best of the Year!

Unbelievable. A 'NEW' sort of book! Quite unlike anything else available on the shelves, this is a real family read. I cannot recommend it highly enough.I'm in the UK for a while, where I first read this and where, I'm told, its something of a best-seller. Should do the same over here.

A charming read

This charming adventure tale, told in verse, is a pleasure through and through. The varied rhythm keeps it from sounding monotonous, and the lively story kept me turning the pages. A delightful bedtime read.

A captivating seafaring adventure for child and adults

I am 38 and I enjoyed reading this book myself although I bought it to read aloud to children (My nephew is 6 but it would be great for older kids-too hard for my 4 year old niece). It captures the best of the mystery of the sea and the brave people who sail it. It is also a deeply moral tale of a man, Bruno, seeking to right the wrongs he has done even if he has to wander through all time to do it. The book never preaches but draws the reader in, making you share bruno's quest. This story is made more magical by the verse used by the author to tell the story. Although it is set initially in England the locations are so reminiscent of the feel of the New England coast that you can readily imagine the characters walking through Gloucester or Edgartown. A great gift for children but you will enjoy it most if you read it with them.