Into the White: Scott's Antarctic Odyssey

Gr 7 Up—A nonfiction account of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole. The use of a narrative format paired with black-and-white photographs and pencil illustrations creates a journallike reading experience. Each of the characters is well crafted and their stories flow seamlessly together. From encounters with killer whales to penguin expeditions, the adventures of Scott and his crew don't disappoint. Although the tragic outcome is known, it will not keep readers from hoping against all hope that the voyage will be successful. This account would pair well with Elizabeth Cody Kimmel's Ice Story: Shackleton's Lost Expedition. (Scott and Shackleton were real-life colleagues.) In addition, fiction readers might also want to check out Andrea White's Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083, which echoes much of what Scott and his men experienced.