Sym has a difficult time fitting in at school, so she is excited when her beloved Uncle Victor announces a three-day trip to Paris for Sym, her mother, and himself. However, when her mother’s passport vanishes and Sym follows Uncle Victor alone, it soon becomes evident that Paris is not their only destination. Sym eventually finds herself in Antarctica, searching for the mythical Symme’s hole. In the process she learns that Uncle Victor is a far cry from the man she thought he was. Throughout her harrowing journey, Sym remains sane by talking with her imaginary friend, Titus Oates, who died in Antarctica during the Scott expedition. Sym learns a great deal about herself and the amazing things of which she is capable.
One unique quality of this book is that the main character has a handicap; she must wear a hearing aid. Her handicap is not discussed in excessive detail until the end of the story, when she learns how she acquired her condition. Another fun quality of the book is that the characters are British, something that many young readers would find appealing. With murder, intrigue, adventure, and the possibility of romance, this book as something for every young adult reader.
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