Frances Lincoln Children’s Books ISBN: 9780711245709 £9.99
This is another book in the Little People, Big Dreams series which gives children the chance to discover the lives of outstanding people, who achieved incredible things. This is an excellent addition to the series. The story of Little Earnest Shackleton begins with his birth in County Kildare in Ireland in 1874 and describes his early age dreams of travelling far and wide. It ends with his Antarctica Expedition, one of history’s most treacherous journeys. An inspiring story for any young reader. Well illustrated, this book will compel the young reader to find out more. It also shows children how optimism and perseverance can be important in overcoming difficulties.
The double page spread at the end of the story book giving the history of Ernest Shackleton enables the reader to discover how the story is based on the real live of a famous explorer. This book should be in classrooms and libraries in primary schools and teachers may want to use it as part of a History topic on Explorers. An important addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series of famous people.
Paul Baker
