One of the sailors, who was known to be a good shot, decided to try to hit the bear while they were still in the boat. But because his footing was unsteady, he almost missed. The polar bear suffered only a light flesh wound. Before the sailor had time to take a second shot, the gray-white monster, enraged with pain, threw itself into the sea and began swimming toward the boat.

The sailor tried to shoot again, but the gun misfired. It seemed only seconds, and the angry animal had reached the boat. It laid it front paws on the edge and tried to climb in.

Once again Piet Prins has given us an outstanding novel. Follow the adventures of Stefan as he runs away from his cruel employer and joins the crew of a whaling ship the Sea Dragon. Hunting whales, encountering ferocious polar bears, storms and fog, dealing with sickness and hunger, floating adrift and shipwrecked, all become part of Stefan Derksen's Polar Adventure.

God's providential hand is seen as they face these dangers. Will Stefan ever see his home in Holland again?