Crean the extraordinary life of an irish hero posts. A historical number of lessons about the irish explorer tom crean. A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackleton s most famous expeditions the fourth book in the little library series. A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackletons most famous expeditions the fourth book in the little library series. A true story from scotts last voyage hooper book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play. When tom followed captain scott into the frozen wastes on his mission to reach the south pole, he walked 56km solo across a. A true story from scotts last voyage written by meredith hooper and illustrated by bert kitchen is an equally remarkable book, but an entire universe away from poo bum. My interest in tom crean can be traced back to childhood. Based on the diaries of men who sailed to the south pole on board the terra nova in 1910 with captain robert falcon scott, tom creans rabbit introduces the historic voyage to young readers. This resource is a perfect way show your students a famous explorers journey and accomplishments, and how difficult it was. The story of tom creans rabbit colony on scotts terra nova is delightfully caught in this childrens book tom creans rabbit. Tom crean 1 una leavy 1 usborne stem 1 various artists 17.
If youre interested in hearing more about sineads research on antarctica in childrens literature, shell be talking at the irish society for the study of childrens literature isscl conference in dun laoghaire on april 11 th 2015. Childrens book 42 childrens books ireland 1 childrens history book 9 chris haughton 2. The fourth book on inspirational irish lives from the award winning father daughter duo of john and fatti burke. Tom crean 1 una leavy 1 william butler yeats 1 womens history 2 young adult 2 zoological art 1 availability. This brilliant powerpoint provides information on tom crean a great way to start your lessons on this irish exlporer. The story introduces them to life on board an icebreaker 100 years ago and it s harsh but not gritty realities.
It is published by frances lincoln childrens books. Booktopia has tom creans rabbit, a true story from scotts last voyage by meredith hooper. This powerpoint presentation gives details on the life of the antarctic irish explorer, tom crean. Language english united states dimensions 214 x 270 x 4.
Kitchens stunning illustrations capture the magnificence of the antarctic landscape and notes in the back of the book provide more information about. Tom crean was one of ten children who grew up on a farm near anascaul in county kerry. Tom crean 1877 1938 the intrepid antarctic explorer and one of ireland s unsung heroes is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by aidan dooley. Crean was a member of three major expeditions to antarctica during the heroic age of antarctic exploration, including robert falcon scotts 1911 terra nova expedition. In this book, it s about survival in the antarctic and tom crean deserved to be recognized for what he did to the survival of the group. I never expected to find a childrens book about tom as they only learn about scott and shackleton in school we live in the uk. That tom crean was 15yearsold when he joined the navy and 2. Kitchens stunning illustrations capture the magnificence of the antarctic landscape and notes in the back of the book provide more information about the. Captain james fitzjames rn 27 july 1848 was a british naval officer who participated in two major exploratory expeditions the euphrates expedit. Australian curriculum true stories childrens books toms rabbit activities history teaching resources teaching ideas.
Creans association with antarctica, is now legendary. When finn was born, my husband and i started a thing that whenever we went somewhere with finn on holidays, a day trip, a new place we would buy him a book and inscribe the inside cover. From michael collins to rosie hackett, lady gregory to tom crean, this book celebrates the brave and daring irish. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The true story of tom crean, the irish hero who braved the perils of the antarctic. Now im sure this is a lovely childrens book and if only authentic sources were included in the content, id happily post further details. It was essentially a picture book and i was captivated by the evocative images and dramatic story. Sarah webb is a childrens author who combines writing with schools visits, reading and giving workshops at festivals, and teaching creative writing. In this book, its about survival in the antarctic and tom crean deserved to be recognized for what he did to the survival of the group. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. This delightful poetry book was winner of the childrens book of the year at the bord gais irish book awards 2017. He was a high school star at park tudor, where he won two class 2a state championships, was a mcdonalds allamerican and a top30 recruit for tom crean, the key piece of a. Buy a discounted paperback of tom creans rabbit online from australias leading online bookstore. Teaching resources archives crean the extraordinary.
Tom crean served both scott and shackleton and outlived them both. I picked up a book from the school library about captain scott s last expedition when i was or 14 years old. Tom creans rabbit is the story of the ship terra nova and its journey through antarctica. On his ship there was a sailor by the name of tom crean who had brought his pet rabbit with him. Tom creans widow, pictured left, attended a premiere of the movie, scott of the antarctic, in 1949. Tom crean was one of ten children, he was born on the family farm at annascaul on the dingle peninsula, county kerry, ireland. I now want to share my researched and referenced account in a.
Tom crean was born on a remote hillside farm near the village of annascaul on the dingle peninsula on july 20th 1877 he was one of 10 children he attended the local roman catholic school but left at the age of 12 to help on the family farm at the age of 15, he ran away from home after an argument with his father and headed for cork where he. It would be lovely to see more books on toms adventures for children as it would definitely raise the profile of our unsung hero. An interesting book about tom crean, the antarctica explorer, i bought the first. Tom crean childrens quiz crean the extraordinary life.
While his ship was moored in new zealand, tom met captain robert scott. I couldnt believe it when i found tom creans rabbit on amazon. A picture book that introduces children to antarctic explorer tom crean, a key member of captain robert scott and ernest shackletons most famous expeditions the fourth book in. Honouring tom crean is a new book that charts the expedition by descendents of kerry antarctic explorer tom crean, to south georgia on the centenary of his heroic traverse of the island with ernest shackleton and frank worsley. Thomas crean 20 july 1877 27 july 1938 was an irish seaman and antarctic explorer who was awarded the albert medal for lifesaving. New zealand too, will always have affiliation with the irishman. If you were in trouble you would want tom crean by your side. Tom creans story is one that the world has been bereft of for over a century and i was only fortunate enough to hit upon it because my father was born just a few miles away from crean. Michael smith has done a fine job in tracing crean s life from his early days in the navy, his subsequent trips with scott and shackleton right up to his final days as a pub owner is his home in ireland. The biography of tom crean was responsible for raising awareness of the role played by irishmen in the history of polar exploration.
Tom creans rabbit by meredith hooper, bert kitchen. It gives information about his early life, how it came about that he became an explorer, how he met captain scott as well as his first and second antarctic expeditions. A photo story of the nonfiction picture book, tom creans rabbit. The book itself states that it is suitable for reading, history and geography for key stage 1 79 year olds approx. Tom crean s widow, pictured left, attended a premiere of the movie, scott of the antarctic, in 1949. Tom crean with shackletons endurance expedition 191916. The book is beautifully illustrated and would be a suitable addition if the teacher is dealing with the story of tom crean in history. Childrens books ireland 2 childrens game 1 childrens history book 10 chris haughton 6. Life was hard and so tom joined the royal navy at the age of 15, by the age of 22 in 1899, he had worked his way up to the rank of petty officer.
With worksheets to support learning along with videos. Fear san oighear eachtrai eireannaigh san antartach irishlanguage edition of this popular childrens biography. Surviving three expeditions in the antarctic is an incredible this is a great book. Michael smiths first book, an unsung hero tom crean was a notable success when first published in 2000 and became the no 1 bestselling nonfiction book in ireland. Tom crean was no ordinary man, and his chilling adventures in the antarctic raise real goosebumps in this stirring story of survival in extraordinary conditions. Tom crean is always mentioned in books about early antarctic epics but weve never really got to know him and what kind of a man he was. A true story from scotts last voyage meredith hooper illustrations by bert kitchen nonfiction ages 4 to 7 frances lincoln, 1998, 1845073932 in 1910 robert scott led an expedition to the antarctic.
The powerpoint explains about tom creans childhood, how he joined the navy, his discoveries, records of the south pole and toms journey back. My intention, when researching and writing his biography was to focus the content on crean and to uncover as much of his life outside of the expeditions to antarctica as i was able to. On this day 125 years ago, still a teenager, tom creans first experience of a naval mission wasnt what hed bargained for. Be inspired by some of irelands most daring and fearless men and women. Six years later, crean would again find himself in new zealand, as scotts british antarctic expedition, readied itself to again head south, and make a quest for the. Perhaps my favorite book true story of an irishman, tom crean, who is part of. My kids love this book and ive always adored reading it to them. Accompanying her to the first showing at cork s savoy cinema would be robert forde, stood right, crean s former terra nova colleague not referred to in the book but of interest nevertheless, is that t he crean family house that stands at gortacurraun today, is not the home where tom was. He loved adventure and, at the age of 15, he ran away to join the british navy and sail around the world. Tom crean is one of the giants of the heroic age of polar exploration and this brilliant book brings his story vividly to life and gives everyone a chance to discover a man trusted by scott and shackleton.
Accompanying her to the first showing at corks savoy cinema would be robert forde, stood right, creans former terra nova colleague not referred to in the book but of interest nevertheless, is that t he crean family house that stands at gortacurraun today, is not. Michael smith has done a fine job in tracing creans life from his early days in the navy, his subsequent trips with scott and shackleton right up to his final days as a pub owner is his home in ireland. Even so, if you can update or improve it, please do so. Hear the riveting true stories of crean s antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both scott and shackleton and survive three famous expeditions.
Tom creans rabbit presents a small vignette from captain scotts last journey to antarctica, in 1910. Meredith hooper, bert kitchen warm, delightful, real, educational see more. Tom creans rabbit meredith hooper, bert kitchen on. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Noone can blame an author for getting the facts wrong but still the summary alone, shown in the image, contains two falsehoods 1. Tom crean was very familiar to my kids already but this story captured their interest as it s geared towards.