The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyday facets of their job and how they have gained such success.

This title explores how Nelson Mandela became one of the most influential political leaders in the world, from his origins in a South African herding village, through to his arrest for political activism, his imprisonment at Robben Island and his eventual release and presidency. It also looks at Mandela's death, the aftermath and memorial service that followed and how his legacy lives on.

This book is part of a book series called Inspirational Lives .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Kay Barnham is an experienced editor and author of numerous books for children

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: The Fight for Freedom
• 2: The Boy from Mvezo
• 3: The Runaway
• 4: The Political Activist
• 5: A Change of Heart
• 6: Guilty!
• 7: An Island Prison
• 8: A Powerful Symbol
• 9: Free Nelson Mandela
• 10: The Walk to Freedom
• 11: President Mandela
• 12: A New South Africa
• 13: A Giant of History
• 14: Have you got what it takes to lead a country?
• 15: Glossary
• 16: Index