A passionate nature lover and a renowned artist trace the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic - the greatest journey on Earth. This is a book full of creatures: birds, fish and mammals. They are all embarking on one long, intense journey that will take them across oceans and continents, for thousands of miles - braving predators, starvation and extreme weather conditions - to reach the very top of the world. Each spring, animals migrate north to spend their summer in the snow-melt Arctic. In this season, the sun rarely sets and so millions of animals - of over 200 species - are drawn by the rich food sources and safe breeding grounds. This adventure is the largest, most extraordinary migration in nature; it is beautifully captured in Nick Dowson's lyrical narrative and Patrick Benson's stunning illustrations.

 

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Walker Books Ltd .

Nick Dowson, now an English and Drama teacher, has worked as a bracken cutter, a graphic designer, and as one of the dynamite crew for a survey company. Nick lives with his partner in Suffolk. William Wise is the author of best-selling picture book Ten Sly Piranhas as well as other novels and non-fiction for adults and young adults. He lives in the USA. Patrick Benson is the internationally recognised illustrator of bestseller Owl Babies, Christopher Award-winner Mole and Baby Bird and The Minpins. Patrick lives in the Borders of Scotland.