Are you a traveller, history buff, or a fan of adventure?
If so, pack your bags for a surprising literary journey along 10 land routes that have shaped our world today.
The latest nonfiction book by Blind Bay writer, Gillian Richardson – 10 Routes That Crossed the World —is her latest addition to the World of Tens series from Canadian publisher Annick Press, aimed at readers ages nine to 12.
People have always blazed trails across the land. They’ve followed them in search of power, riches, adventure, or simply a better life. In these globe-spanning stories, you’ll walk beside the first people who crossed Beringia into America, and follow wild animals across the Serengeti migration route.
You’ll navigate the cobbled network of British Roman roads and the engineering marvel of the Inca roads, which allowed empires to flourish.
Meet the pioneers that raced for gold on the icy Chilkoot Trail, faithful pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, Russian prisoners who built the trans-Siberian railway, and hopeful Americans flocking west on Route 66.
If you dare, venture through the Khyber Pass and Ho Chi Minh Trail, pathways for wars and invasions.
Richardson is the award-winning author of 19 books for young readers that include nonfiction, novels and picture books, as well as numerous short stories and articles for children’s magazines.
Previous titles include 10 Plants That Shook the World, and 10 Ships That Rocked the World.
Share your travel adventures with Richardson at Bookingham Palace in the Mall at Piccadilly from noon to 2 pm on Saturday, May 6.
