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Hardback64 pages
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Pan MacmillanPublication date
6th October 2008ISBN
9780753417294Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Charles Darwin
Alan Gibbons
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Discover the world of Darwin through the diary of a ship's boy. Combining non-fiction and fiction but factually absolutely accurate, this book is published to coincide with Darwin's 200th birthday. It begins with a diary, told from the point of view of a child who works for Darwin whilst on that infamous voyage on the Beagle. The informative text and beautiful, detailed illustrations make this a wonderfully involving read. You almost feel on board the Beagle as you read it. Finally, at the end of the book is an illustrated reference chapter with everything a 7-10 year old needs to know about this famous and controversial scientist.
Synopsis
Charles Darwin by Alan GibbonsAt ten years old, James becomes an assistant to Charles Darwin on the Beagle's second voyage, helping him collect and contain creatures that fly, scuttle, leap and hide from the naturalist. This diary offers a young boy's insight into the actions and thoughts of one of the world's most famous and controversial scientists.
In cinemas from 25 Sep 2009 'Creation' a film about Charles Darwin's life. See below for a trailer.
Reviews
This book is a sumptuous triumph! TheGuardian
A lively approach to the story of Cleopatra The
Sunday Times
No child could fail to be enchanted by Adele Geras's Cleopatra, brought so vividly, yet accessibly, to life. The Sunday Telegraph
About The Author
Alan Gibbons is a full time writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major Book Festivals: Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham, Sheffield and Salford. Alan is also a key contributor at the QCA/National Literary Strategy 'Writing Together' conferences. He lives in Liverpool with his wife and four children.
Alan Gibbons Q+A
If you could choose a football dream team – which players would you choose?
Peter Schmeichel, Gary Neville, Paolo Maldini, George
best, Bobby Charlton, Duncan Edwards, Ryan Giggs, Diego Maradonna,
Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Bobby Moore. What a great side!
Which sports person would you most like to meet and why?
Muhammad Ali. He was quite simply The Greatest. If I had
a tardis and could time travel I’d like to meet George Best when he was
very young so as to tell him to stay away from the booze.
Which were the best football matches you’ve ever seen? And which was the best sports event?
The
1966 World Cup Final when England best West Germany and the 1970 World
Cup Final when Brazil beat Italy. Then there was the night Muhammad Ali
beat George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle and won back the world
heavy weight boxing title.
Do you think any British team will ever get the World Cup final again?
My head says “no” but my heart says “yes.” Wayne Rooney to score the winner in South Africa.
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