The Impossible Voyage of Kon-Tiki
by Deborah Kogan Ray
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Pub Date Oct 13 2015 | Archive Date May 31 2015
Description
Author Deborah Kogan Ray clearly and succinctly sets up how Norwegian anthropologist Heyerdahl became convinced that ancient Peruvians arrived in the South Pacific via raft, why he wanted to re-create the voyage, and how he planned for it. She uses primary-source quotations on each spread to shore up the factual history of the events portrayed in the book. Her illustrations add emotion to this harrowing journey.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781580896207 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Myra Z, Educator
This picture book account introduces young readers to the voyage of the Kon-Tiki and how Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl proved that ancient Peruvians could, in fact, have reached the Polynesian Islands in a wooden raft. Quotes from Heyerdahl's writing and interesting back matter make this a fine introduction to this exciting story.
Wayne M, Reviewer
'The Impossible Voyage of Kon-Tiki' by Deborah Kogan Ray takes the story about the famous expedition and boils it down to a middle grade reader in brilliant fashion. If the other reviews I've read are to be believed, this hasn't been done before and it's about time.
Thor Heyerdahl took a 5,000 mile journey on a raft from South America to prove a theory about migration. It was certainly dangerous and just the kind of thing I would have loved to learn about in 5th grade. The story is told here in text and pictures with each new page of text headed up by a quote from Thor Heyerdahl. There are also some nice end notes for further study. The kind of things Thor did after the journey and a short bio about him.
It's a concise version of the story, but well condensed and not overwhelming for younger readers. The pictures are colorful enough. I like the current map at the beginning of the book showing the journey. Even though I know the story, I found it to be a well done version of it for younger readers.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Charlesbridge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Emily H, Librarian
Fascinating. I love that this theory is now accessible for children.
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