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When the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913 faces an unexpected early freeze, young protagonists find themselves amid shipwreck, wilderness survival, and a journey of maturation. The story follows their discovery and exploration of the harsh Arctic landscape.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eric Walters
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