
audiobook
by Josephine Diebitsch Peary, Marie Ahnighito Peary
CHILDREN OF THE ARCTIC
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A young girl raised in the far‑north discovers a whole new world when she stays with her grandparents on a bustling farm. She learns to tend chickens, churn butter, and tend a kindergarten class, soaking up the simple wonders of rural life while dreaming of the snowy homeland she left behind.
When her father promises a sister as a reward for her good behavior, the gift arrives and fills her days with laughter and shared adventures on the beach and in the playroom. Their bond is tested when the little sister falls ill, and the girl confronts her first deep grief. At the same time, news arrives that her father, stranded in the icy north, may need help, stirring a longing to reunite the family and hinting at a journey that lies ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-05-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1955
An early Arctic traveler and writer, she turned dangerous expeditions into vivid first-hand storytelling. Her life joined adventure, endurance, and a rare woman’s perspective on polar exploration in the late 19th century.
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1893–1978
Born during one of the Pearys’ Arctic expeditions, she grew up with the unforgettable nickname “Snow Baby” and later became a writer and philanthropist. Her life linked the drama of polar exploration with a lifelong effort to preserve and share her family’s story.
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