From the Sahara Desert to the far reaches of Asia, flying over the poles, many are those who have chosen a sometimes risky, but always passionate existence!
Some have broken records, others have saved animals or paved the way for phenomenal scientific discoveries, but all the heroines and heroes of this album share one thing in common: they followed their childhood dream.
From Jessica Watson, who set off at 16 on a solo round-the-world sailing trip, to Aliénor le Gouvello, who crossed Australia on horseback in 2015, or Jane Goodall, who went to live in the jungle to observe chimpanzees, the female figures in this album have nothing to envy of the journeys experienced by balloon, camel saddle, or at the foot of volcanoes by Jean-Louis Étienne, Wilfred Thesiger, Haroun Tazieff, or Paul-Émile Victor.
So many destinies and experiences to discover the world and explore the planet through the eyes of unforgettable figures who threw themselves wholeheartedly into adventure. Bringing together historic moments and wide-open spaces, here are 30 portraits for 8-to-12-year-olds hungry for thrills!
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- This album is illustrated by Emmanuelle Halgand, children's author and illustrator who lives and works in Rouen.
