Sophie Scott Goes South

Written by Alison Lester

A girl joins her father's icebreaker on a dangerous voyage to Antarctica.

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40 pages· 3,246 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud· 840L· AR 4.7 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Nine-year-old Sophie sails with her dad, the captain of an icebreaker, on a month-long voyage from Australia to Mawson Station in Antarctica. In her own words, drawings and photographs, she records icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. Based on the author's own trip, it is a journal of a real Antarctic journey through a child's eyes.

From the publisher

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.

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