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Sophie Scott Goes South

By Alison Lester
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Sophie Scott Goes South by Alison Lester follows the adventure of nine-year-old Sophie, who journeys to Antarctica with her father, the captain of an icebreaker ship. Through her eyes, readers learn about the fascinating landscapes, wildlife, and daily life onboard, offering a vibrant and educational depiction of this unique environment.
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You might enjoy this story if you're fascinated by adventures and exploring the wonders of Antarctica. It combines beautiful illustrations with an engaging narrative, perfect for young readers interested in experiencing the excitement and challenges of a journey to the frozen south. The book also provides educational insights woven into the thrilling tale of discovery.

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143786337

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 36

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Alison Lester Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Alison Lester (Australian Children's Laureate, 2012-2013) is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling creators of children's books. She has won many awards, including the 2005 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for her much-loved classic Are We There Yet? and the 2012 CBCA Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award for One Small Island. Her picture books include Running with the Horses, a story based on the evacuation of the world-famous Lipizzaner horses from the Spanish Riding School in Vienna during World War Two; One Small Island, about the possibility of hope and environmental preservation for a World Heritage listed island and for the world itself; Sophie Scott Goes South about a little girl's voyage to Antarctica and the sense of wonder that it brings; Kissed by the Moon, a lyrical celebration of the natural world and all that it has to offer a child; and My Dog Bigsy - to name just a few. Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping students and teachers develop their own stories.

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