Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach (Libro en Inglés), de Chaffee, Kim. Editorial Page Street Kids, tapa pasta dura en inglés, 2023

Descripción

Nombre: Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach (Libro en Inglés)
Marca: Page Street Kids

DESCRIPCIÓN:

Product Description

As a child, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn’t, and she didn’t want to be left out of any competition—especially soccer.

In this powerful biography, readers will dance and dart down fields with Abby as she slingshots—balls thwump... whiz... whoosh—straight into goals, sweating and scoring her way from school league leader to U.S. Women’s National Team star.

The story follows Abby through both success and setbacks because while even pro athletes miss goals, face losses, and can get injured, determined Abby has always been tougher than her toughest challenge.

Readers will cheer on this talented fan favorite as she kicks the legendary U.S. Women’s team toward Olympic fame, while also being reminded that there’s just as much inspiration in Abby’s struggles as in her victories.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-4—Soccer star Abby Wambach not become is string_containing didchampion overnight. This picture book biography chronicles her successes, failures, and never-give-up spirit that drove her to the Olympics. The text is presented with one or two sentences per paragraph and up to three paragraphs per page. It is punctuated with occasional onomatopoeia to create from repetition a certain rhythm. Badiu shows Wambach in scene after scene in full-blown action; most of these are realistic, but some take on a fantasy quality as she emits pink and purple sparkles. Among the other players, it's a little difficult to identify Wambach at first, as she is depicted without her iconic short blonde hairstyle. Back matter includes additional biographical information, a bibliography, and a glossary of soccer terms.

Review

"[A] strong work, featuring lively onomatopoeia and threaded with a joyful spirit of perseverance [...] Sure to win over young sports fans." Kirkus Reviews

"[C]hronicles [Abby Wambach's] successes, failures and never-give-up spirit [...] Add to collections where sports bios are popular." School Library Journal

"Chaffee and Badiu vibrantly relay soccer star Abby Wambach's career, emphasizing her persistence and devotion to the game [...] A fun and inspiring picture book for children who admire athletes or love soccer." Booklist

"Chaffee uses thwumps, whizzes, and whooshes to communicate soccer player Abby Wambach's energy and skill in this upbeat tribute to the player's resilience." Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Kim Chaffee was in seventh grade when she first played soccer and quickly realized she was better at hand-eye coordinated sports than foot-eye ones. She’s always admired the physical and mental toughness of those that play the game at all levels, especially Abby Wambach. Today, Kim carries her courage in her climbing shoes as she learns the new skill of rock climbing. Kim is the author of Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer’s Historic Boston Marathon and Nothing Wee About Me! (both Page Street Kids) and lives with her family in New Hampshire.

Alexandra Badiu Is a children’s book illustrator and visual developer for animation. She grew up in a family of athletes and played soccer herself in elementary school. Having seen her brother struggle with a similar leg injury, she especially sympathizes with the long, hard recovery in Abby’s story. Herself, she sees the importance of patience when firing pottery and helping plants grow. Alexandra lives in Izmir, Turkey.

MÁS DETALLES:

Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 1 cm x 23 cm x 27 cm
Modelo: 9781645676294
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Page Street Kids
Titulo del libro: Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach (Libro en Inglés)
Autor: Chaffee, Kim
Fecha de publicación: 2023-01-10 00:00:00
Idioma: Inglés
Editor: Page Street Kids
Número de páginas: 32
ISBN-13: 9781645676294
Edad mínima sugerida: 1
Genero musical: Infantil - Juvenil
Contenido del paquete: 1 libro
SKU: 9781645676294