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Mrs. Chippy's Last Expedition

by Caroline Alexander
Steven Crossley
Audiobook
Exhibiting wit and extraordinary insight, Caroline Alexander sheds fresh light on Sir Ernest Shackleton's well-documented 1914 expedition to Antarctica-in which no human life was lost. From actual journals kept by the explorers, she creates a marvelous diary of the expedition, written from the viewpoint of a world-weary cat. As the Endurance prepares to sail, the shipwright's curious tomcat hides deep within the hold. When crew members discover the robust pet, they mistakenly name him Mrs. Chippy and assign him grueling duties. Showing unusual courage and perseverance, the good-natured feline labors long hours-monitoring the ship's wake, keeping the mouse population down, and teasing the caged sled dogs. In this eye-opening account, Caroline Alexander records Mrs. Chippy's thrilling adventures and profound observations about his fellow shipmates. With dramatic timing, narrator Steven Crossley promotes the delightful sense of fun and adventure.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.4
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:6