This is a really great book for children. Tom the Mighty Explorer is informative and entertaining, and the author manages to re-tell Tom's story in a colourful and engaging way. It's factual and fun at the same time. The voice narration is nicely paced and the contents of the book will not fail to grab the attention of young listeners. This is a book for anyone who is curious about polar exploration and, of course, in learning the true story of one of Ireland's best loved heroes, Tom Crean