Little Guides to Great Lives: Nelson Mandela

by Isabel Thomas, Hannah Warren (Illustrator)

Overview

Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. 2018 marks a hundred years since his birth.

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510230071
Publisher:	Laurence King Publishing
Publication date:	06/28/2022
Series:	Little Guides to Great Lives Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.45(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Hannah Warren is an illustrator and graduate from the Royal College of Art who lives and works in London. She has had her work published in a number of National publications, including The Telegraph and Simple Things Magazine and worked in a variety of creative sectors from advertising, animation, publishing and web. She likes drawing bold, colourful people and bikes the most.

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford. She is a science writer and children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards. Isabel also writes for children's science magazines Whizz Pop Bang and The Week Junior Science + Nature, and for science outreach projects. She is a primary school governor and parent of three young sons.

Editorial Reviews

"Children will learn to celebrate and emulate this anti-apartheid revolutionary." – Tiny Beans

From the Publisher

06/01/2022

Gr 3–5—Thomas writes in a clear style, pulling key moments of Nelson Mandela's life into a condensed, chronological narrative. The focus is on how his life led to his great legacy, so personal moments are chosen based on how they fit into that bigger picture. When Mandela's words are used in selected quotes, they are given a hand-lettering style that makes them appear part of the illustrated scene, more part of the action rather than conventional text. Warren's simplified palette helps keep the narrative focused while still engaging. Particularly interesting are those scenes illustrating apartheid and Mandela's imprisonment, which communicate emotional, historical moments with care. The book also includes additional opportunities for engagement, including a time line of Mandela's life, a glossary, an index, and shares a copy of the African National Congress's Freedom Charter. A beautiful and well-done book, educators may wish to note that the author and illustrator are not Black South Africans. VERDICT In just over 60 pages comes Nelson Mandela's story—from his childhood and early education through to his anti-apartheid activism and later election to president of South Africa—in a meaningful, accessible work.—Jessica Schriver

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