" Lourie has done a superb job of recreating an epic, little-known story of white-knuckled adventure and survival. Well written, the story sets a brisk pace and is enlivened by a generous selection of photographs and Nansen's own well-executed sketches. "-- Booklist " A vivid account of Norwegian scientist, explorer, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Fridtjof Nansen's 1893-1896 try for the North Pole .Colorful, exhausting, compelling reading. The highly informative appendix includes a wealth of information ."-- Kirkus Reviews " The book is spellbinding and well researched .The narrative is fast paced with rich detail. This is a solid choice for readers who enjoy history, adventure, and biography .

"-- VOYA " [This] harrowing journey through the brutal Arctic landscape--documented here through black-and-white photographs, line drawings, and journal entries--became legendary. Lourie provides an intriguing portrait of the man and his journey."-- The Horn Book.