Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was,until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life,and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator,craftsman,translator,and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. This is his incredible and often untold story. Particularly suitable for struggling,reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.
Publisher: Barrington Stoke LtdISBN: 9781781128404Number of pages: 128Weight: 220 gDimensions: 198 x 130 x 10 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Catherine Johnson is the master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping'- Katherine Rundell
'If it doesn't make you angry you haven't read it properly'- Fleur Hitchcock
'Matthew Henson's life plays out like a story... this book really highlights our ignorance in not recognising sooner his incredible plight in defying the odds,breaking boundaries,fighting prejudice and becoming a true black pioneer'- Scott Evans,The Reader Teacher
'Wonderful... uncovering the forgotten and hidden histories of those who have been marginalised is a serious and necessary undertaking and this book is a great addition to that genre'- The Letterpress Project
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