  | My Antarctica : true adventures in the land of mummified seals, space robots, and so much more Author: Neri, Greg | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more.
| Illustrator: | Wilkin, Corban |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.80 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 557091 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (01/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
Booklist (+) (02/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2024 *Starred Review* Realizing his childhood dream of becoming an explorer while encouraging readers to share in it, Neri investigates the fantastical, foreboding desert of Antarctica in a dynamically illustrated travelogue with appeal as vast as that inhospitable terrain. Neri spent weeks at the McMurdo Station as a National Science Foundation “artist grantee.” Capitalizing on opportunities around that “main hub for U.S. science in Antarctica,” Neri pours his artistic skills and obvious interest into serving as a “science translator” for youth. Through the text's easy banter and welcoming tone, Neri captures the collegial, camp-like atmosphere of the research base, making its geographic remoteness unexpectedly accessible. Although notable historic explorers appear for context, Neri emphasizes the staggering variety of modern research projects and practical details of daily existence (including toilet designs) in order to safely execute them. Wilkin and Neri partnered on Grand Theft Horse (2018) and reunite here. Wilkin digitally overlays cartoon images of Neri—imagine Trixie in Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny (2004)—and comic-style details onto insightful, often stunning photographs above and below the ice, welding humor to stoke a powerful sense of place. With strong back matter, this high-interest nonfiction field guide celebrates curiosity and offers a fascinating snapshot of daily life in an icy wonderland. Recommended for all collections. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
