Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the Arctic wilderness, focusing on the character Reginald "Red" Rooney, a shipwrecked sailor struggling for survival in the icy terrains of Greenland. The narrative seems to explore themes of endurance, cultural encounters, and the resilience of the human spirit, particularly through the interactions between Rooney and the local Eskimo community. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Red Rooney, who finds himself in a desperate situation after becoming isolated in the treacherous icy wilderness. We witness his harrowing struggles against hunger and exhaustion as he painfully makes his way across the frozen sea, hoping to reach the shores of Greenland where he imagines there may be food or help. Just as his strength wanes, he is discovered by a local Eskimo named Okiok, who takes it upon himself to rescue the weakened sailor. This opening sets the scene for a transformative journey, filled with the challenges of survival and the complexities of the cultural exchange between Red Rooney and his rescuers. The sense of desolation and hope permeates the opening chapters, promising an engaging exploration of life in the Arctic and the themes of friendship and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Camping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Eskimos -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21696
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 13, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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