Mark Inglis: To the Max

Mark Inglis is the remarkable New Zealander who embraces extreme physical challenges enthusiastically despite having two artificial legs from the knee down. His first book, No Mean Feat, was written for an adult audience and To the Max is an abridged edition written for children and young teenagers.

In this autobiography Mark writes about being trapped on Mt Cook for 13 days with his companion Phil Doole, their rescue and the months of treatment for severe frostbite. He then writes about his many challenges since his lower legs were amputated and about the successes he has achieved as a para-athlete. His story ends with his ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook in 2002.

This remarkable tale of courage is sure to inspire young readers. To the Max is a finalist in the non-fiction section of the New Zealand Post Book Awards.

Publisher: Random House

Price: $16.99

Age: 10-14

Recommended by: Dorothy Vinicombe