AR Book Level
5.9
AR Points
11
Word Count
66,374
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
238391 EN
About this book
The novel follows two intertwining storylines set in the 19th century. In 1845, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror depart London on an Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin with Francis Crozier as second-in-command, seeking the North-West Passage while facing dangerous ice conditions and an inexperienced crew. In Derry, Ireland, siblings Ann and William Coppin believe the spirit of their deceased sister Weesy has returned to haunt them after she died of a fever.