By Alastair Humphreys (author) , Pola Mai (illustrator)
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FROM THE WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019. Some of the greatest adventurers of all time have once failed. Many more have had to overcome great hardships to pursue lives of adventure. Hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by adventurers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too. A book full of hope and the power of self-belief and determination.
This lively, illustrated guide to 20 of the world's most impressive explorers, past and present, is a joyful read for those aged seven and up. - National Geographic Traveller
A Book about adventurers that seems like an adventure to read. A lovely mix of illustration styles and exciting comic strips that made me hungry to turn the page. - Teach Primary
It's easy to see why it made the Education Awards shortlist. - Writers Know How
Children will be amazed at the vast range of explorers that stretch across the globe. This book is an excellent mix of post- and modern history and children will be able to identify some of the characters but will be fascinated by the ones that they do not know. Pupils will be able to connect with the characters within this book and the stories could be used to support learning in history, science and geography - children learning about Space would find Jack Swigert's stories captivating as it can be seen as both a failure and success. I would truly recommend this book for every school library and I feel that these stories could be used in KS2 to produce some inspirational pieces of writing. I love the layout of the book as it makes it easier to read and follow. - ReadingZone
Extraordinary, motivational and riveting. Against The Odds encourages discussion and will inspire readers to believe in themselves and their own goals. - Tom Griffiths, Check Em Out Books
Alastair Humphreys is an adventurer and author. After training as a teacher, he spent four years cycling round the world, a journey of 46k miles through 60 countries and five continents. Sir Ranulph Fiennes called it, 'the first great adventure of the millenium'. Alastair has also walked across India, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, rowed to France, run six marathons through the Sahara Desert, crossed Iceland by foot and packraft.
He has recently become the pioneer of 'microadventures', a movement encouraging people to seek out short, local adventures.
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FROM THE WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019.Some of the greatest adventurers of all time have once failed. Many more have had to overcome great hardships to pursue lives of adventure.Hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by adventurers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Against the Odds and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Against the Odds features in the following genres: People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Sports, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations
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Against the Odds was written by Alastair Humphreys and published by Templar Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK
Against the Odds has 96 pages
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