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 remarkable and often untold story. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. Matthew's journey is a powerful exploration of survival and discovery, a historical narrative that delves into the themes of diversity and racism. This award-winning, action-packed fiction is a must-read for those interested in social stories from the 20th century United States.For fans of Diane Ewen (The Great Unicorn Rescue), Joelle Avelino (For Our Daughters), Hiba Noor Khan (How To Spaghettify Your Dog), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Liz Kessler (Philippa Fisher and the Stone Fairy's Promise).HarperCollins 2024
