Race to the Frozen North

The Matthew Henson Story

Catherine Johnson, Katie Hickey

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
26 September 2018

A 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 incredible and often untold story. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

By: Catherine Johnson
Illustrated by: Katie Hickey
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781781128404
ISBN 10: 1781128405
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 26 September 2018
Recommended Age: 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , English as a second language , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Katie Hickey is an illustrator whose work deals with both the narrative and informational realms, and often combining the two. A graduate of Falmouth University in Cornwall, England, Katie's work frequently takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings to create characterful and atmospheric images.

Reviews for Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story

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