Against the Odds

Name: Against the Odds
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787410169
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The Incredible Struggles of 20 Great Adventurers

By Alastair Humphreys

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Against the Odds celebrates the remarkable journeys of adventurers who faced failure and hardship but persevered to achieve extraordinary feats. Selected by Alastair Humphreys, this inspiring collection features explorers who have ventured into space, oceans, deserts, and jungles. Filled with hope, determination, and powerful stories of self-belief, it encourages readers to embrace adventure in their own lives.
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Ideal for children aged 7 and above with a curiosity for exploration and adventure. Perfect for young readers who enjoy illustrated guides and inspiring real-life stories.

Meet the adventurers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds!

Meet the adventurers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds!

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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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

'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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787410169

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Pola Mai

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 632g

Pages: 96

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Alastair Humphreys Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alastair Humphreys (Author)
Alastair Humphreys is an English adventurer, author and motivational speaker. Over a four-year period he bicycled 46,000 miles around the world. He was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012. He is responsible for the rise of the idea of the microadventure - short, local, accessible adventures. He has written several books including Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers, published by Big Picture Press, which won the Ordnance Survey Children's Travel Book Of The Year 2019.

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