Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave adventurers in this celebration of monumental achievements from around the world. Mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and many others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph are waiting to be discovered in Simon Cheshire’s outstanding, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventures, vibrantly illustrated by Fatti Burke.
These are the astonishing true stories of just a few of the world’s most daring men and women who defied all odds to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. Drive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell on The Million Dollar Wager, dive to the deepest depths of the dark and unexplored ocean with Jacques Piccard, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women!
This collection of outstanding adventurers is sure to inspire the next generation of courageous risk takers. With bright and vibrant artwork from the effortlessly talented Fatti Burke, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure will make you want to reach for the stars … and don’t let anyone stand in your way!
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Simon Cheshire has written lots of fiction books for children of all ages across many genres, including titles in the Black Cats series for A&C Black and the Saxby Smart detective series for Picadilly.
More about Simon CheshireShauna Burke is a full-time secondary school teacher from Co. Waterford. She teaches English and Religion in St Angela's Secondary School, where she was also a student! She studied English and Religious Education in Mater Dei Institute of Education and graduated in 2014. She has a passion for table quizzes, trivia and telling stories. She is also the sister
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