This is a challenging novel, well worth reading; McCaughrean, an outstanding writer for young people, makes no concessions to her audience. Sym, awkward, lonely, intelligent and deaf finds herself on a bizarre journey to the ends of the world - literally, as she travels across Antarctica. Sym has always been fascinated by the continent and in Scott's final journey; her best friend is Captain Titus Oates - but he died ninety years ago. Intriguing? Read it.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 33 February 2006 ) |
