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Sophie Scott Goes South

By Alison Lester
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Sophie Scott Goes South is a captivating children's book that follows nine-year-old Sophie as she embarks on an exciting journey to Antarctica with her father, the captain of an icebreaker ship. Through Sophie's engaging diary entries, readers explore the wonders of the icy continent, encountering playful penguins, majestic icebergs, and incredible adventures, all brought to life with charming illustrations.
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You might enjoy this adventurous and educational story if you're captivated by exploration and the wonders of the natural world. Join a young girl's journey to Antarctica, experiencing a unique blend of excitement and discovery, perfect for children who love learning about different environments and cultures.

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Sophie Scott Goes South

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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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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Sophie Scott Goes South is praised for its fresh perspective and engaging narrative, making it ideal for inquisitive readers keen on exploring the Antarctic's mysteries. Reviews highlight Sophie's enthusiastic observations of the natural world, including the wildlife and spectacular sights like the Southern Lights. It is compared to other works for evoking wonder about remote regions, while offering rich informational content through its detailed endpapers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670880683

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 441g

Pages: 32

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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 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 Picture Book of the Year Award for Are We There Yet? Her most recent 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 the second world war, and One Small Island, about the life and times of a World Heritage Listed island.

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