by Favel Parrett
Isla is a lonely girl who moves to Hobart with her mother and brother to try to better their lives. It’s not really working until they meet Bo, a crewman on an Antarctic supply ship, the Nella Dan, who shares stories about his adventures with them—his travels, bird watching, his home in Denmark, and...
I could appreciate the writing, but it seemed a bit disjointed to me. Certain passages were really moving, such as Bo talking to his father at the top of the rocky mountain and the story line involving the teacher who tended to the injured child. But there didn't seem to be enough holding it togethe...