"Ferdinand Magellan" by Tom Knight explores the remarkable journey of the famed Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. The narrative chronicles Magellan's ambitious quest to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands, highlighting his challenges, discoveries, and the diverse cultures he encountered along the way. From the treacherous waters of the Strait of Magellan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Philippines, the book reveals Magellan's resilience and determination in the face of adversity, ultimately reshaping our understanding of the world and paving the way for future exploration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called First Names .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2021 by Dreamscape Media .

Candy Gourlay was born in Manila during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos; after working as a journalist for some years, she moved to the UK in her twenties. Candy is now a full-time writer across a range of medium; short stories, blogs, websites, journalistic features and radio programmes. TALL STORY is Candy's first full-length published novel. Thomas Knight is an illustrator and author who lives with his family in England.