The Wreck of the Ethie

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Summary: Great Read for Children and Adults Alike!
Review: Hilary Hyland has done a commendable job writing this historical fiction book that children and adults will LOVE! It is a fictionalized account of the Ethie, a coastal steamer holding 92 passengers and crew that was caught in a terrifying storm off the coast of Newfoundland. The dramatic account is told from the viewpoint of a young girl on shore and the ship's boy. The heart of the book is a Newfoundland dog, who plays a crucial role in the rescue of the people aboard the doomed ship. You will be on the edge of your seat throughout this exciting book. An Author's Note and glossary of nautical terms at he end of the book are great additions for children!

Mrs. Hyland also visits schools to talk about her book and the research involved. She comes accompanied by her own Newfoundland Dog, Cubbie. Hyland and Cubbie were a huge hit with the students and staff!

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Summary: An Excellent Book for Children and Adults
Review: Hilary Hyland has done an incredible job of researching and then fictionalizing this incredible story of a shipwreck of the coast of Newfoundland in a blizzard during December 1919. Her depication of life on the island, as well as the loving relationship between a girl and her dog, offer readers two good reasons to read this book. Hyland tells the tale of Colleen and her dog, Skipper, while drawing the parallel story of a poor Irish boy, Patrick, who works on the SS Ethie. I think many young boys and girls will be able to put themselves in the place of Colleen and Patrick and live this harrowing adventure to the fullest. Since there is a happy ending for everyone, the story can be read by younger children (seven or eight) without fear of nightmares.

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Summary: Great story and even better it really happened!
Review: I enjoyed this book, an excellent choice for historical fiction. Mrs. Hyland writes about a true incident that occurred in 1919.A ship runs aground in a terrible storm , and it looks like the passengers will not make it to safety. The heart of the book is the story of the Newfoundland dog Skipper, whose valiant efforts to help the Ethie make this great reading. I can't wait to read Mrs. Hyland's next book. ...

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Summary: Terrific Book
Review: If you like thrilling shipwreck stories, heartwarming dog stories and courageous, resourceful heroes and heroines...this is the book for you. It is perfect for the entire family and a must for every family's library. Warning...you'll want to buy a Newfoundland dog after reading this book.