Read the brilliant opening to Katherine Rundell's new book The

Katherine Rundell explains how her journey to the inspired her new book The Explorer - and shares an extract.

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Humanity behind the headlines': Books about poverty and compassion

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Humanity behind the headlines': Books about poverty and compassion

National Poetry Day: Read poems by three brilliant rising stars