Ann And Liv Cross Antarctica

by Ann Bancroft, Liv Arnesen

When Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen crossed Antarctica, more than three million schoolchildren worldwide were inspired by the achievement. For those young fans and for the millions of children yet to be touched by this amazing story, Ann and Liv Cross Antarctica chronicles the historic journey in words and beautiful oil illustrations. The book recounts how Ann and Liv made their dream a reality and shares the fascinating details of the what they packed, what they ate, how they ice-sailed, and what they saw. As inspiring as it is educational, Ann and Liv Cross Antarctica will appeal to schoolchildren everywhere.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Adventure

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 17, 2003

About the author

Ann Bancroft began writing fiction after a career in journalism and communications. Her first job after graduating from UC Berkeley was as “copy boy” at the Oakland Tribune, at a time when there were few women in the newsroom. As a reporter, she worked in the State Capitol bureaus of the San Francisco Chronicle, United Press International and the Associated Press. She wrote editorials for The Sacramento Bee and was later appointed communications director for the State Department of Education. After a first bout of breast cancer, she retired early and began writing fiction, leading generative writing workshops, and mentoring breast cancer patients. She’s an alumna of the Community of Writers, the Tomales Bay Writers Workshops and Everwood Farmstead artist’s residency. Almost Family is her debut novel, to be published when she is 71. Ann and her husband are avid travelers and hikers, and she loves to cook and entertain. They live in Sacramento and Coronado, California.

Reviews

[Lady reading under the Willow · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty good account of the adventure. It did include a page about sending for help (via the internet) for all the supporters around the world to do wind dances and pray to the wind gods for the wind the ladies needed so much for their sails. A little odd, but honest about the happenstance, though painting it in such a light that we are left to conclude that the wind dances worked and the wind gods heard the prayers. We had some interesting discussions after that.

[Kristine Ihrke · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I admire the ladies for doing something so challenging, I struggled with why they would do something that put their lives in danger constantly.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the true story of Minnesota native Ann Bancroft and Norwegian Liv Arneson’s dream to cross Antarctica on skis. The story explains the challenges and triumphs of the expedition and is accompanied by stunning paintings by artist Nicolas Reti. Readers will be amazed and inspired by these modern day adventurers. Age 10 and up.

[Jim Sibigtroth · Rating 3 out of 5]

So-so book but useful as a non-fiction read-aloud. About two women in a modern-day exploration/adventure expedition. Speaks to issues of stamina and remote areas on our planet.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book when your kid wants to buy a copy for school too!

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

[Nativida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome illustrations