Synopsis

Nine-year-old Sophie is going on a month-long voyage to Antarctica, with her dad, the captain of an icebreaker. Sailing the frozen seas round-trip from Australia to Mawson Station in the South Pole, Sophie recounts the adventure of a lifetime in her own words, illustrations, and color photographs. She'll show us icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales It's a dangerous journey, but Sophie is well prepared for the thrills and chills that await her on top of the world.

This friendly, informative, and beautifully presented picture book is based on the author's own experiences and shows the wonder of Antarctica through a child's eyes.

Author: Alison Lester
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 11/19/2013
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780544088955

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/30/2013
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2013
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2013 pg. 77
Booklist 11/01/2013 pg. 62
School Library Journal 12/01/2013 pg. 97
Shelf Awareness 12/20/2013
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average