Captain Tom Moore (A Life Story) by Sally Morgan - Inspiring True Biography - Ages 9-11 - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780702312328. Publisher: Scholastic. Age Range: 9-11 yearsOverview. Captain Tom Moore (A Life Story) tells the remarkable true story of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who became a national hero after walking 100 laps of his garden to raise funds for NHS Charities Together. Part of Scholastic's engaging A Life Story series, this biography brings a modern icon's journey to life for young readers, blending accessible storytelling with striking black-and-white illustrations, timelines and fascinating facts perfect for curious tweens looking to learn about real-life heroes and recent history.About the Book. This inspiring paperback traces Captain Tom Moore's extraordinary life from his childhood in Keighley, Yorkshire, through his wartime service, and on to the moment that captured the heart of a nation. As Britain faced the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic, a 99-year-old veteran decided to walk laps of his garden to raise a modest £1,000 for the NHS — and ended up inspiring millions, raising over £30 million, and becoming the oldest person ever to score a UK number one single. Written for young readers as part of the A Life Story series, the book throws readers directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures, pairing warm, readable narrative with black-and-white illustrations, a helpful timeline of key events, and plenty of never-heard-before facts that bring history and current events alive. It's an ideal introduction to biography for children who enjoy true stories about courage, kindness and determination, and it fits neatly into home, classroom or library collections exploring WWII history, the NHS, and real-life role models. Structured in short, digestible chapters across 208 pages, the book is well suited to independent readers or as a shared read-aloud, encouraging children to reflect on what it means to make a difference, no matter your age.. A true, inspiring story i