"The White Darkness" is a young adult novel by Geraldine McCaughrean, published in 2005. The story follows the life of Symone Wates, a teenage girl who is obsessed with the Antarctic explorer Captain Lawrence "Titus" Oates. Symone's fascination with Oates leads her on a journey to the South Pole, where she hopes to retrace his footsteps and experience the same sense of adventure and discovery. However, her journey takes a dangerous turn when she becomes stranded in the Antarctic wilderness with her eccentric uncle, Victor. As they struggle to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment, Symone begins to question her own motivations and the true nature of her relationship with her uncle. "The White Darkness" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, obsession, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It is a compelling and engaging read for young adults and fans of adventure fiction.
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