Description Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the North Pole. Defying the odds and the many prejudices that faced him to become a true pioneer. This is his incredible and often untold story. Author: Catherine Johnson Publisher: Barrington Stokes Interest Ages: 9 Reading Age: 8 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781781128404
