In the Heart of the Sea
by Nathaniel Philbrick
In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage for whales. The crew members face a daunting situation after their ship is rammed and sunk by a sperm whale. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the crew members attempt to survive the incredibly long journey toward South America in three tiny boats.
- Interest Level
- Grades 9 - 12
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Nathaniel Philbrick
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