Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid description of the world in which the famous person lived. As a poor boy growing up in Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen does not have an easy life. His one escape is into the world of fairy tales, when he grows up Hans tries to become a writer, but he meets with many disappointments until he finally writes some children's stories. These, to his surprise, are a great success, and are now read by children all over the world.