Race to the Frozen North
The Matthew Henson Story
(Author) Catherine JohnsonA thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson. 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 remarkable and often untold story. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Catherine Johnson
Catherine Johnson is a British author known for her historical fiction novel "The Curious Tale of the Lady Caraboo". Her writing style blends vivid storytelling with meticulous research, creating rich and immersive worlds. Johnson's work sheds light on forgotten historical figures, giving voice to marginalized perspectives in literature.
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