Hudson by Janice Weaver

Weaver, Janice.  Craig, David. Hudson, 48 pages. Tundra Books, 2010. $22.95.    Language-G; Sexual Content-G; Violence-G;  Inside book cover: “History has not been kind to Henry Hudson.  He’s been dismissed as a short-tempered man who played favorites with his crew and had an unstoppable ambition and tenacity.  Although he gave his name to a mighty river, and important strait, and a huge bay, today he is remembered more for the mutiny that took his life.  Janice Weave has created a compelling portrait of a man who should be remembered not for his tragic end, but for the way he advanced our understanding of the world.”  This is a well written and illustrated non-fictional account of Henry Hudson.  Intermixed with the vivid pictures and interesting text are additional informational sections explaining the Whaling Industry, the painful disease of scurvy also known as “the Gray Killer”, and many other interesting bits of information.  Any student wanting to learn about Henry Hudson or the exploration of North America and other parts of the world, would love this book.  We enjoyed the information as well as the illustrations! EL-ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL