WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: My Antarctica by G. Neri
ABOUT THE BOOK
Antarctica is a land of extremes—the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It’s a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it’s safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It’s also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. 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. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. Robust back matter includes more facts and history, recommended source material, and answers to questions about everything from logistics (how do you sleep?) to cool science (why is Blood Falls red?). This eye-opening, information-packed memoir—shaped by the author’s visits with school groups upon his return—sparkles with his heartfelt journey of discovery.
REVIEW
This scrapbook-like collection of photographs, illustrations, and notes highlights the incredible journey the author experienced when he visited Antarctica. Thanks to the National Science Foundation, G. Neri traveled to Antarctica and saw for himself the incredible landscape as well as the remarkable scientific work being done by scientists. The combination of cartoon figures and photographs makes for an eye-catching and child-friendly read. It's fascinating to read about the people, places, and things the author visited. The limited but informative text works well with the fascinating illustrations/photographs. The memoir-like text humanizes the experience of exploring the world's coldest, harshest continent. The map of McMurdo station provides a glimpse into what life there is like (as one might expect with a memoir changes have taken place to the station since the author's visit). Overall, a delightfully easy to read glimpse into the world of Antarctica; great for readers both casual and passionate.
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