First Names: Ferdinand (Magellan)
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Meet FERDINAND Magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and 'discovered' many new lands (even though loads of people already lived there!).
Find out:
- Why he was hated by royals and sailors alike,
- Why he made one of his sailors dance with a giant
- And how he was saved by a pot of jam!
Get to know FERDINAND on First Name terms.
Candy Gourlay
Candy Gourlay was born in the Philippines and went to an all-girls convent school called St Theresa's College in Quezon City where she discovered a love of reading and writing. Candy began her writing career as a journalist during the People Power Revolution. After marrying her husband and raising three children she began writing novels. Her work now includes Shine, Bone Talk, and Wild Song. Candy now lives in London, UK.
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