I was expecting a novel and got a history text book. ( )

I love any and all stories that have something to do with the artic so I naturally picked this book up. The book is perfect! I loved the cover and dust jacket, the color and feel of the paper and most of all I loved the story. I am not a fan of whaling but I understand the drive for adventure and the need of income back then so I am not holding anything against these hearty souls. The book was well written with just the right amount of facts to supplement the story and the illustrations worked well. The book was written so that a young adult could read and enjoy but this “not so young” adult found the book entertaining just as well. Nice work! ( )