The Young Ice Whalers

"The Young Ice Whalers" by Winthrop Packard is a story about Harry Desmond, a seventeen-year-old boy whose plans for school change when his family has money problems. Instead of going to school, Harry chooses to join a whaling trip to the Arctic to help his family get back on their feet. Harry learns that he can't go to school anymore because his family doesn't have enough money. He wants to help his family, and he thinks about working in his father's office. But soon, he gets a chance to join a whaling group led by Captain Nickerson. After learning about Harry's life and his friendship with Maisie, Harry starts on an adventure full of danger to become a strong young man in the tough world of Arctic whaling. This beginning shows how Harry will change from a relaxed boy into someone committed to facing difficulties.