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Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure
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Product Description The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth. "I did have a murderous trip down South, but it was mighty interesting." In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer he couldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle to chart an unmapped river with his son Kermit and renowned Brazilian explorer Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon. Death on the River of Doubt takes readers inside the thrilling journey that unfolds as Roosevelt, Rondon, Kermit, and their companions navigate an unpredictable river through an unforgiving jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seems that not everyone will make it out alive.Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying. From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up—A hardheaded outdoorsman sets out to explore the uncharted regions of the Amazon. Only one thing sets him apart from other enterprising men of his day—he used to be the president of the United States. Given the opportunity to investigate this region, Theodore Roosevelt jumped at the chance and unwittingly placed himself and his crew in great danger. Offering only the most perfunctory of overviews of his presidency, Seiple jumps into the meat of this particular episode in Roosevelt's life, his time on the so-called River of Doubt. With black-and-white photos and descriptive language, this book is an immersive reading experience for lovers of adventure narratives. While presidential biographies for kids are common fare, it is rare to see such a detailed account of an individual's time after leaving office. Seiple also takes care to profile Roosevelt's crew, including his son Kermit and respected explorer Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon. However, the handling of Brazil's indigenous peoples leaves a lot to be desired: they are framed as existing only in the past ("Like the United States, Brazil had a population of different Indian tribes") and referred to as "hostile Indians." VERDICT While this is an action-packed work of narrative nonfiction, its occasional stereotypical depiction of indigenous peoples lessens its value.—Erinn Black Salge, Saint Peter's Prep, Jersey City, NJ Review "Thrilling...crisply written, briskly paced...A stirring, suspenseful true story of dangerous adventure and remarkable survival." - Kirkus "Gripping...death-defying drama." - Publishers Weekly "Edge-of-the-seat...thrill-a-minute." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Packed with foreshadowing, Seiple hooks readers with suspenseful drama and weaves a background summary of Roosevelt into this compelling adventure story. Young readers will be drawn to seek out more stories about this incredible figure...Highly recommended." - School Library Connection "Compelling...Teachers may find this slim book useful as a mentor text for writing narrative nonfiction." - VOYA About the Author Samantha Seiple is the author of Lincoln's Spymaster: Allan Pinkerton, America's First Private Eye, a 2015 Junior Library Guild Selection; Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion; and Byrd & Igloo: A Polar Adventure. She has worked as a competitive intelligence specialist for a Fortune 500 company, as a librarian, and as a production editor and copy editor. Her education includes degrees in English, journalism, and library and information science. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Roosevelt had slammed his leg into a boulder, gouging his shin. As his blood oozed into the piranha-infested water, he qui
