The Voyage That Changed the World: The Epic Story of the First Crew to Sail Around the Globe -- Thekla Priebst, Hardcover

The Spice Race is on--and Captain Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.

This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You'll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.

Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes, and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives--and the world.

Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals, and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

Author: Thekla Priebst
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.42h x 9.25w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780711293489
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2025

About the Author

Thekla Priebst, born in Weimar in 1990, studied visual communication at Bauhaus University Weimar and Berlin Weissensee School of Art. Since 2017, she has been living with her small family on the west coast of Portugal, where she works as a freelance art director and illustrator. With her flair for composition and color, as well as a typographic sensibility, Thekla designs books from the first to the last page. The glorious The Voyage That Changed the World is her debut as author-illustrator. She has the ability to hold her breath for a long time because she likes to surf big waves.