Incredible children's story of danger, heroism, endurance and survival based on best-selling biography At the bottom of the world stands a dark mountain towering above the snow and ice of Antarctica. It is Mount Crean, a permanent memorial to Irishman Tom Crean. His amazing adventures in this most hostile region are among the greatest tales of hardship and survival. Antarctica is not for ordinary people but Tom was no ordinary man. His exploits began when he was fifteen, ran away from home and lied about his age to join the British navy. His next step into the unknown took him to the frozen wilderness where he spent more time than the famous Scott or Shackleton - and lived longer! Going to the Antarctic 100 years ago was like going to Jupiter or Mars today. Explorers were cut off from civilization for two to three years, no radio or telephone contact, 1000s of miles from the nearest outpost. Temperatures plunged way below zero, winds roared to 200 mph. It was a struggle to survive. But Tom was the iron man who overcame all the odds to travel on three Polar expeditions. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans, courageously saved his friends from death and lived to tell the tale. Tom was an exceptional man for exceptional circumstances. Sir Edmund Hilary, the first person to climb Everest, said: His courage, his determination, his loyalty to his leaders and team impressed me. He was a great man.
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An exciting story that's all the more powerful for being true. --Sunday Tribune
Fascinating true story of an Irish adventurer. --Books Ireland
An ideal book for children. --Inis
Fascinating true story of an Irish adventurer. --Books Ireland
An ideal book for children. --Inis
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Michael Smith gave up his career as a leading business and political journalist to write the bestselling biography, An Unsung Hero – Tom Crean, Antarctic Explorer. He has a life-long interest in Polar exploration and has also written I am Just Going Outside – Captain Oates, Antarctic Tragedy. This is his first book for children.
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My 11 year old son has just finished reading this fantastic book at school and I cant recommend it enough! It's a great story, simply told with lovely illustrations dotted throughout. Tom Crean is a great hero for young and old alike. In this era of reality tv `stars' and computer simulated `heros', Tom Creans story paints a picture of real heroism worthy of our admiration. This is a truly wonderful story and a really great read for boys (and girls) of any age. It would make a great gift for any child - buy it!
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This was an interesting read. Good value too. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about explorers and adventurers.
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Yet another unsung Hero of early Antarctic Exploration
Obviously well researched, and well written. Just like Smith's book about Oates..
Obviously well researched, and well written. Just like Smith's book about Oates..
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an excellent read
Really well written, clear biography of a wonderful man. Easy to read to children and a great start for learning about this extraordinary man.
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I think Tom Crean has a bit too many numbers. At the start i didn't really like it but as it went on I couldn't stop myself from... Read more
I think Tom Crean has a bit too many numbers. At the start i didn't really like it but as it went on I couldn't stop myself from... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010
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