He Went With Marco Polo

<p>Cathay is a long way from his home in Venice but when 14-year-old gondolier Tonio Tumba receives the chance of a lifetime he doesn't say no. Leaving behind his only possession a shabby green gondola Tonio eagerly joins Marco Polo on his adventure.</p><p>As Tonio and the Polo family travel the dangerous silk road to modern-day China they encounter many fascinating people and dangerous perils. When Tonio rides into Cathay on one of the Khan's elephants he says to his friend Pietro: <em>Elephants are grand... but give me a horse any time - unless I could have a gondola. When we get back to Venice I'll take you out in mine. </em></p><p>There are many wonderful sights amazing inventions and great riches to discover though Tonio looks forward to getting back home - but many years will pass before his chance to see the canals of Venice again. When so much has changed will Tonio find anything worth returning for?</p><p>Louise Andrews Kent is a master storyteller weaving historical accuracy and immersive adventure into one epic voyage of discovery.</p><p>This new edition features all the original illustrations and clean readable text. It is a fantastic living book teaching about history and geography recommended for ages 10 and up.</p>