Greenland: Travels with Gannon and Wyatt Series, Book undefined

October 1, 2014

Gr 4-6-In this latest installment, twin brothers Gannon and Wyatt set off on an adventure across Greenland with their own dog sled teams. What was meant to be a purely educational experience turns into a rescue mission when they learn about several Inuit families whose dogs have been stricken with a mysterious illness, leaving them stranded and starving in the far north. Despite having experienced guides with them, Gannon and Wyatt's journey is filled with dangers: a hungry polar bear, cracking ice, and treacherous crevasses. But it is a blinding sudden storm that proves to be the most deadly challenge of all, leaving Wyatt alone in the raging blizzard with no food or supplies. Told in journal entries alternating between the two brothers, this is a gripping and informative novel featuring the land and culture of Greenland. The characters are distinct: Wyatt is serious and analytical, interested in the climate and landscape, while Gannon is more free-spirited and drawn to the stories of the native Greenlanders. Black-and-white photos depict some of the sights the brothers describe along the way. The story takes a tragic turn in the end, when one of the guides sets out through the storm to rescue Wyatt, but there are funny moments (including some fart jokes) to lighten the tone throughout. The book packs a great deal of information into a short, suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of travel and adventure stories. The accompanying website features additional information, photographs, and interviews with the real Gannon and Wyatt.-Ashley Larsen, Pacifica Libraries, CA

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