Sophie Scott Goes South

By: Alison Lester

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Hardcover | 23 May 2012 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
5 - 7

Grade
K - 3

Dimensions(cm)
30 x 24.5 x 0.5

Hardcover

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An adventure-filled picture book for younger readers based on best-selling and much-loved author Alison Lester's real experiences aboard an Antarctic expedition ship.

"A fascinating combination of information and adventure, bringing the wonders of this remote and intriguing location into the homes and hands of children." Kids' Book Review

I'm going to Antarctica and I can't wait!

Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, experiences the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard!

Children's Laureate and much-loved picture-book creator Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica as an Antarctic Arts Fellow. Her alter ego, Sophie Scott, goes on the same adventure in a friendly, informative and beautifully presented book that sees the wonder of Antarctica through a child's eyes.

Young readers will love:

*Joining Sophie on an exciting Antarctic expedition
*Discovering fascinating (and adorable!) Antarctic wildlife
*Experiencing the thrill and challenges of a real-life adventure
*Engaging illustrations that bring the Antarctic landscape to life
*Learning about resilience and embracing new experiences
*Seeing photos from the author's own Antarctica trip
*Discovering tons of historic, geographic, and scientific facts about the continent

"Picture books don't get much better than this." Alexa Dretzke, Readings

*WINNER Melbourne Prize for Literature 2018*
*WINNER APA Book Design Awards, Best Designed Children's Nonfiction 2013*
*WINNER Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, Lower Primary 2013*
*HONOUR AWARD CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Picture Book 2013*

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Another classic from Alison Lester, the creator of many much-loved and award-winning picture books, including:

Are We There Yet?
I'm Green and I'm Grumpy!
Who's that Knocking?
Running with the Horses
One Small Island
Kissed by the Moon
Our Island
My Dog Bigsy
Sophie Scott Goes South

Industry Reviews

"Told from a welcome, fresh perspective."--"Kirkus""Inquisitive readers eager to learn about the most mysterious corners of the planet will love this glimpse into near-uncharted territory."--"Booklist, "starred review"Sophie offers enthusiastic observations of the natural world, as she spots exotically shaped icebergs; penguins, seals, and whales; and the Southern Lights. . . . Endpapers packed with historic, geographic, and scientific statistics provide additional info about the continent."--"Publishers Weekly""Reminiscent of Webb's "My Season with Penguins" but for a slightly younger crowd, Sophie Scott's journal will draw readers in to the wonders of our most remote continent."--"The Horn Book Magazine"

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