Available online and in bookshops from 2 October, 2025!

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Follow the stories of two teams in one historic race to reach the South Pole. 

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In this two-sided story, readers will follow one man’s journey before flipping the book to see things from the other side.

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Most people know Hercules for being the greatest of the Greek heroes, with his super strength and monster-slaying ways. But once upon a time, Hercules was just a little boy.

Sure, he defeated two venomous snakes when he was a little baby, and he completed the dangerous 12 Labours, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He had strict parents and an annoying little brother. This is his story.

Most people know Odysseus for his great intelligence and Trojan Horse trick. But once upon a time, Odysseus was just a little boy.

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Sure, he was the prince of Ithaca, and he grew up to go on the most epic ten-year journey in Greek mythology, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. This is his story. 

 Darwin and Hooker was Shortlisted and Highly Commended in the Association for Science Education (ASE) Book of the Year Award (2023). Thank you ASE!

 Darwin and Hooker recently WON the UK Literacy Association 3-14+ Information Book Shadowing Award 2024. It was a huge honour to be chosen from a fantastic shortlist, by a panel of teachers from around the UK!