Sophie Scott Goes South

Alison Lester

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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.

<h3>"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</h3>
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

<h3>"Picture books don’t get much better than this." Alexa Dretzke, Readings</h3>
*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

Published: 23 May 2012
ISBN: 9780670880683
Imprint: Viking
Format: Hardback
Pages: 32
RRP: $37.00

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About the author

Alison Lester

Alison Lester is one of Australia's most popular and bestselling creators of children's books. Her picture books mix imaginary worlds with everyday life, encouraging children to believe in themselves and celebrate the differences that make them special.

In a career spanning decades, Alison Lester has written many books, and won numerous prestigious awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award for her much-loved classic Are We There Yet? and the CBCA Eve Pownall Book of the Year Award for One Small Island. Her picture books include Kissed by the Moon, Running with the Horses, Sophie Scott Goes South and My Dog Bigsy – to name just a few. Alison Lester became Australia's first Children's Book Laureate in 2012, a position shared with Boori Monty Pryor. In 2016, Alison was awarded the Dromkeen Medal for her outstanding achievement in the creation of Australian children's and young adult literature, and in 2018 she became the first children's book writer to win the Melbourne Prize for Literature, for her contribution to Australian literature and cultural and intellectual life.

Alison lives on a farm in the Victorian countryside. She spends part of each year travelling to schools around Australia, helping children and adults develop their own stories.