Against the Odds by Alastair Humphrey 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. Each adventurer has been hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys and is explored through a mixture of maps, quotes, diary extracts and comic strip-style illustrations. The compilation of 20 adventurers includes a mixture of well-recognised names as well as some lesser known adventurers. These include: Junko Tabei, Juanita Harrison, Ffyona Campbell, Bernard Moitessier, Goran Kropp, Terry Fox, Matthew Henson, Frank Wild, Joe Simpson, Jack Swigert, Jeanne Baret, Robert Smalls, Zheng He, Emile Leray , Karen Darke, Beth French and Marianne Du Toit. A book full of hope and the power of self-belief and determination. Ages 9 years
