You Wouldn't Want To Be On Shackleton's Polar Expedition by Jen Green - Ages 9-12 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781910184004
Publisher: Book House
Age Range: 8-12 years

Overview:
Step into the frozen world of Antarctic exploration with You Wouldn't Want To Be On Shackleton's Polar Expedition, a witty and richly illustrated non-fiction title from the bestselling You Wouldn't Want To Be... history series. Written by Jen Green and illustrated by David Antram, this extended edition retells Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary 1914 Endurance voyage in vivid, first-person style. Packed with humour, danger and real historical detail, it's an ideal gift for curious young explorers who love adventure, geography and true survival stories.

About the Book:
You Wouldn't Want To Be On Shackleton's Polar Expedition places readers directly in the boots of a crew member aboard Shackleton's ill-fated ship, Endurance, as it becomes trapped and eventually crushed by Antarctic pack ice. Jen Green's engaging, first-person narrative style is a hallmark of the You Wouldn't Want To Be... series, drawing young readers into the freezing reality of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition while keeping the tone light with wry, tongue-in-cheek humour. Alongside the storytelling, David Antram's full-colour, detailed illustrations bring the icy landscapes, creaking ship and determined crew vividly to life, turning historical facts into memorable, visual scenes. This extended edition adds a timeline, fun facts, a map and a guide to key characters. The book covers the desperate months stranded on the ice, the crew's remarkable teamwork and resilience, and the astonishing small-boat journey to seek rescue. Ideal for Key Stage 2 reading and widely used to support the National Curriculum, this title turns a genuinely gripping true story into an accessible, classroom-friendly read. It's a fantastic springboard for discussions about leadership and endurance.

Key Benefits:

• Gripping, real-life history for ages 8-12 told in an engaging first-person style
• Full-colour illustrations by David Antram bring the Antarctic voyage to life
• Extended edition bonus content: timeline, map, fun facts and key characters
• Part of the bestselling, award-recognised You Wouldn't Want To Be... series
• Supports Key Stage 2 topics on explorers, geography and history
• Great gift for curious readers, reluctant readers and homeschool families

About the Author:
Jen Green is an experienced children's non-fiction author and editor specialising in history, geography, nature and social issues. She has written extensively for the acclaimed You Wouldn't Want To Be... series, known for combining rigorous research with humour to make history genuinely fun for young readers. Green's clear, engaging style has made her books a trusted resource in classrooms and homes across the UK, helping children explore everything from polar exploration to ancient civilisations with confidence and curiosity.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A thrillingly true tale of survival against the odds, told with humour and heart. Full-colour illustrations, a handy map and timeline, and Jen Green's engaging storytelling make Shackleton's incredible voyage unforgettable for young history fans.

Please Note: Book is dispatched brand new with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.