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Race to the Frozen North
The Matthew Henson Story
By (author)
Catherine Johnson
Illustrated by
Katie Hickey
Genres:
Children's & young adult fiction & true stories, Adventure stories (Children's/YA), True stories (Children's/YA), Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's/YA)
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Synopsis
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+ New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
"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