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Winner of the 2015 Kate Greenaway Medal
A The New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2014
Best Children's Book of 2014, Wall Street Journal
Best Children's Book of 2014, Brain Pickings
A 2015 USBBY Outstanding International Book
"Mr. Grill's manner of illustration lends itself beautifully to
the juxtaposition of early-20th-century human ingenuity and the
raw, indifferent power of nature."
—Wall Street Journal
"A book every house should have."
—The Guardian
"A magnificent chronicle by emerging illustrator William Grill,
whose affectionate and enchanting colored-pencil drawings bring
to life the legendary explorer and his historic expedition."
—Brainpickings
"A perfect picture book for any would be historian or adventurer.
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—This Picture Book Life
"Author William Grill does an excellent job telling this story so
that the book can be both a resource for a child’s book report as
well as a captivating picture book for anyone wanting to learn
about this expedition. But even more powerful than the narrative
are the detailed and dramatic illustrations, done in colored
pencils, many which, if framed, would look stunning on a wall. To
top it all off, the textured book cover and raw, thick pages make
this a book to flaunt on your coffee table or child’s bookshelf."
—Wink Books
"This is a book that will appeal to adult art lovers, picture
book fans and history buffs (of which, I fall into all three
categories), children and adult alike. The book’s large format
gives ample space for detailed colored pencil illustrations and
the perfect pacing for such a fascinating journey."
—The Eric Carle Museum
"Another gorgeous book, ‘Shackleton’s Journey,’ by William Grill,
recounts the adventures of the notorious polar explorer. Who knew
that staffing for Shackleton included questions about the
candidates singing ability? A quirky man indeed."
—Campus Circle
"What a remarkable book, and a harrowing story of bravery,
endurance and hope! [...] Beautifully illustrated and endlessly
compelling, it is a tribute to explorers, their bravery and their
hopes."
—Sal's Fiction Addiction
"William Grill’s well designed book is the perfect introduction
for young readers to get a sense of the Endurance expedition."
—Mindy Rhiger
"An example of the arty but accessible [...], the sketches evoke
the feeling of a naturalist’s diary with an almost documentary
feeling as we peek into the mundane (six months provisions)
isolating hardship (crossing the ice fields) and relief (rescue
and survival)."
—Lisa Von Drasek, Early Word
"The meticulously detailed colored pencil illustrations highlight
the planning, the departure, the voyage, the rescue efforts, and
the successful return of the crew after the loss of the Endurance
on the ice."
—Dragon Lode
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About the Author
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A graduate of the University of Falmouth, William
Grill is an exciting young talent with a slew of prizes under his
belt, including being the youngest CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal
winner since 1960.
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