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The White Darkness is a gripping tale of teenage survival and the quest for truth. Symone, a troubled fourteen-year-old, finds herself caught up in the mystery of Antarctica, where she believes she is vacationing with her uncle. However, her uncle, a man deeply infatuated with seeking Symone's Hole, a mythical opening that supposedly leads to the center of the Earth, becomes obsessed with Symone. As she delves deeper into the story, Symone is forced to confront the reality of the situation and the dangerous game of deception that her uncle has been playing. The book is a thrilling exploration of survival, exploration, and the complexities of teenage relationships, as Symone navigates the treacherous waters of survival in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Antarctica.
First publish date: September 1, 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
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