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Description
After twelve-year-old Victoria wins a science contest that enables her to travel to Antarctica, she circumvents her disreputable sponsor and realizes her dream of visiting a South Pole telescope, which allows astronomers to see back in time.
Quick Summary
From the moment Victoria wins a science contest that sends her to Antarctica, the story rockets into a blend of real-world science and edge-of-your-seat intrigue. Kids will devour the pages as Victoria outsmarts a shady sponsor, decodes cryptic clues, and gazes at the cosmic past through a South Pole telescope. If your kid loves the puzzle-filled drama of 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' mixed with the STEM inspiration of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', they will be thrilled by this story. Ideal for ages 9-12, grades 4-6, especially for readers who crave science-packed mysteries.