One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore

One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore

Summary

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A book about adventure, helping people and never giving up.

This is an inspirational book which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Perfect for younger readers and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up.

© Tom Moore 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

About the authors

Captain Tom Moore

Captain Tom Moore was born in Yorkshire in 1920. With the outbreak of World War Two he enlisted in the British Army and served throughout the war. He held two Guinness World Records, for the largest sum ever raised by an individual charity walk, and for being the oldest person ever to have a number one hit single. He lived with his family in Bedfordshire. He set up the Captain Tom Foundation to help people help other people.
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Adam Larkum (Illustrator)

Adam studied illustration and animation, and received a BA followed by an MA from the Edinburgh College of Art. As a student he won a competition to create a short film for MOMI and Channel 4, and once his career producing animated commercials was under way, he became an illustrator as well. He has regular columns in the UK and the US.
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