Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story: 1

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That was, until Commander Robert E. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+. "Catherine Johnson is the grand master of historical fiction for children; her prose is warm and wise and utterly gripping" -- Katherine Rundell, Guardian"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 Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. A little luck and a lot of hard work led to a life of adventure on the high seas and in the Arctic, but back home in America his achievements were ignored due to the colour of his skin. About the AuthorCatherine Johnson is a screen-writer and best-selling author of several books for children and young adults. Written by Catherine Johnson and illustrated by Katie Hickey Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ When orphan Matthew Henson ran away from his violent stepmother to find a new life in the big city, no one could have predicted that he would become the first man to reach the North Pole.