Title: Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whale Ship EssexAuthor: Nathaniel Philabrick
Rating: ****
Review: This book was just "okay". The story is intriguing, and the author did an excellent job describing the whaling industry. I watched a History Channel special on the whale ship Essex years ago, and was eager to learn more. The accounts of cannibalism only take a few pages. The whale's attack only uses a few paragraphs. The guide says the book is appropriate for ages 9-12, but I'd reccomend it for 11-12. It is presented in documentary style, and that would bore younger readers. I did not realize it was a school edition when I ordered it, but it was still a good story.
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