Whalers of the Midnight Sun facts for kids
| Author | Alan J. Villiers |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children's fiction |
| Publisher | Geoffrey Bles, London |
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Publication date
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1934 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 285pp |
| Preceded by | The Sea in Ships |
| Followed by | Cruise of the Conrad |
Whalers of the Midnight Sun (1934) is an exciting adventure novel for young readers. It was written by the Australian author Alan J. Villiers and features cool illustrations by Charles Pont. This book even won a special prize, the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers, in 1950! That was after it was first published in Australia by Angus and Robertson.
Contents
An Epic Adventure Story
This book takes you on a thrilling journey with a group of seven ships. They are part of a Norwegian whaling expedition. Imagine sailing all the way to the icy waters near the South Pole!
The Young Crew's Journey
The main characters in Whalers of the Midnight Sun are a bunch of brave young boys. They decide to join this amazing expedition. They sign up for the adventure in Hobart, Tasmania, a city in Australia. Get ready to read about their challenges and discoveries at sea!
About the Author, Alan J. Villiers
Alan J. Villiers was an Australian sailor, writer, and photographer. He was famous for his love of tall ships and the sea. He wrote many books about his real-life adventures. This helped readers feel like they were right there with him on the ocean.
Winning Awards
The Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers is a big deal in Australia. It celebrates the best books for older kids. Whalers of the Midnight Sun winning this award shows how much people loved its story. It's a classic adventure that still excites readers today.
