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The Wreck of the Ethie | 
 enlarge | Author: Hilary Hyland
Creator: Paul Bachem
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 608754
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 115
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 1561451983
UPC: 765288519834
EAN: 9781561451982
ASIN: 1561451983
Publication Date: October 1999
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"It was an avalanche of water bearing down on them, rushing toward them. The pillar of water grew higher and higher. . . As if daring the sea to their final battle, the captain swung the Ethie around to face her enemy head on. All aboard saw the wave surging forward. Not a single person thought they would survive." IN 1919, JUST before Christmas, the S.S. Ethie departs Port Saunders, Newfoundland, for St. John's Harbor with 92 passengers and crew, all eager to be reunited with family for the holidays. After several difficult days at sea, a violent winter storm casts the coastal steamer Ethie onto rocks one-half mile off the jagged cliffs of northwest Newfoundland. Guided by his fisherman master, and following his own instincts, Skipper, a hardworking and courageous Newfoundland dog, braves the icy, dangerous waters to carry a lifeline from the sinking ship to shore. A seat is rigged to this cable, which carries each person onboard to safety. All 92 passengers and crew were saved from probable death in the icy Atlantic waters by the actions of this brave dog. In this minute-by-minute fictionalized account of the S.S. Ethie's dramatic voyage, the author vividly brings the adventure to life, showing the spirit of survival amongst the passengers and crew, as well as the strength and determination of a poor fishing family and their courageous dog to save those 92 souls.
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 Wonderful Book May 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book to read to my children during the Summer school break. They are ages 5 and 8. We all love the book and cry and cheer. We also have a Newfoundland dog so the children can relate to the hero but even if you don't have a dog, you will love this book. It is very descriptive and hard to put down until it's finished.
Thrilling story July 21, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My 10 yr.old son saw Mrs. Hyland & her Newfoundland dog at his school for an author presentation. He raved about her program & was delighted to pet her sweet, gentle Newfie. That evening he began reading her book & would not put it down. He paid a high compliment saying it should be a movie. I have struggled getting him to read more & I am so happy that this book has excited him about reading.
Terrific Book June 18, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 The Wreck of the Ethie June 12, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Wreck of the Ethie by Hilary Hyland is based on a true story that took place off the coast of Newfoundland. It is a dramatic story about a young boy named Patrick who goes to work on the S.S. Ethie, a cargo/passenger ship. The Ethie is on the northeast end of the island leaving from Bonne Bay and it is going through the Gulf of St. Lawerence to St.John's Harbor. On the way the ship gets stuck in the middle of the worst blizzard to ever hit the coast of Newfoundland. The gales are so bad it makes the Ethie go off-course and the ship gets beached on Martin's Point. At the same time, Colleen is living in Martin's Point with her dog Skipper. He is a one hundred and fifty pound black Newfounland dog. While gathering wood Skipper and Colleen hear the passengers on the Ethie yelling for help. Skipper risks his life, rushing into the water and the ferocious waves. Will this dog be the hero and save all of the ninety-two passengers? The book gets a four star rating because it is well written and a thrilling true story about a heroic dog.
The Wreck of the Ethie June 12, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Wreck of the Ethie by Hilary Hyland is based on a true story that took place off the coast of Newfoundland. It is a dramatic story about a young boy named Patrick who goes to work on the S.S. Ethie, a cargo/passenger ship. The Ethie is on the northeast end of the island leaving from Bonne Bay and it is going through the Gulf of St. Lawerence to St.John's Harbor. On the way the ship gets stuck in the middle of the worst blizzard to ever hit the coast of Newfoundland. The gales are so bad it makes the Ethie go off-course and the ship gets beached on Martin's Point. At the same time, Colleen is living in Martin's Point with her dog Skipper. He is a one hundred and fifty pound black Newfounland dog. While gathering wood Skipper and Colleen hear the passengers on the Ethie yelling for help. Skipper risks his life, rushing into the water and the ferocious waves. Will this dog be the hero and save all of the ninety-two passengers? The book gets a four star rating because it is well written and a thrilling true story about a heroic dog.
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