This biography of Christopher Columbus for a juvenile audience summarizes all of the major events in his life, not just his 1492 voyage. It celebrates his achievements without covering up his flaws. This isn't dull historical writing that discourages young people from studying history. Fritz's lively, descriptive writing interjected with humor makes history come to life. Fritz's style is so appealing that some young readers will pick up her books for pleasure and not of necessity. I do question the use of unnumbered endnotes. There aren't any cues in the text to prompt readers to look at the endnotes for additional information. Many readers won't discover them until they've reached the end of the book. ( )

Genre: nonfiction
Media: ink and color wash
Age Appropriateness: Intermediate
This book is a nonfiction book that tells the story of Christopher Columbus in a story format. This book is a good example of a nonfiction because it is true and contains real facts. ( )