The Icebreaker – An Expedition in the Great Polar North
Written by
Pivot Laurence
Illustrated by
Rapaport Gilles
- Non-fiction
- Age group: 12 and up
- Pages: 120
- Format: 24 x 29 cm
- Hardcover
- RP: 18 euros
The book tells the thrilling story of a scientific expedition aboard the icebreaker Amundsen, navigating the frozen waters of the Canadian Arctic. After a tragic helicopter crash that claims the lives of several crew members, the team sets out again a year later for a 3,500 km journey through the legendary Northwest Passage. On board, sailors, researchers, and high school students live in close quarters, facing extreme cold, unpredictable ice, and storms, all while conducting crucial research on climate, wildlife, and melting ice.
The narrative, both humorous and moving, immerses the reader in the daily life of the crew: icy mornings, comforting meals, encounters with polar bears, magical northern lights, and exchanges with Inuit communities. The book reveals the wild beauty of the Arctic, the fragility of this ecosystem threatened by climate change, and the solidarity that unites explorers in the vast white expanse. Between wonder, danger, and introspection, this journey of discovery highlights the power of childhood dreams and the urgent need to protect the lands of the Far North.
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