Lucille Recht Penner, born in 1936 in New York City, is a respected author known for her contributions to children's literature. With a background rooted in education and storytelling, she has dedicated her career to inspiring young readers through engaging narratives. Penner's work reflects her passion for fostering a love of reading and learning in children.
The story of Captain Shackleton and how he braved ice, thirst, wind, and storm across eight hundred miles of rough ocean in order to bring help to the rest of his crew stranded on a frozen Antarctic island.