Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly by Frank Murphy (Englis

Description: Fearless Heart by Frank Murphy, Surya Bonaly, Anastasia Magloire Williams A picture-book biography of the 90s French figure skater whose athleticism caught some people and industry insiders off-guard, but whose fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 4 to 8A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people werent sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?" But Suryas fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams.Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage. Author Biography Surya Bonaly is a retired figure skater. She is a three-time World silver medalist, a five-time European champion, and a nine-time French national champion. Bonaly lives in Las Vegas, NV, where she is a coach.Frank Murphy is a writer and teacher. He is the author of A Boy Like You, A Girl Like You, and A Teacher Like You, in addition to many historical biographies for early readers.Anastasia Magloire Williams is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Atlanta. Long Description Age range 4 to 8 A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people werent sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?" But Suryas fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams. Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage. Description for Sales People Retired champion figure skater Surya Bonaly, known for her dazzling and defiant backflips, has inspired countless young athletes over the years. Her story has become even more prominent as society and the figure skating community reflect on the intersection of race and sports. Bonalys story continues to be featured in international media, including a recent Netflix documentary focusing on her backflip at the 1998 Olympics. Bonaly will promote the book through media and appearances, particularly in conjunction with the 2022 winter Olympics and Black History Month Co-author Frank Murphy will promote the book through media, appearances in the kidlit community Details ISBN1629379344 Author Anastasia Magloire Williams Short Title Fearless Heart Pages 32 Publisher Triumph Books Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Anastasia Magloire Williams ISBN-10 1629379344 ISBN-13 9781629379340 Subtitle An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly Format Hardcover Imprint Triumph Books Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-01-25 US Release Date 2022-01-25 UK Release Date 2022-01-25 Publication Date 2022-01-25 Audience Children / Juvenile DEWEY 796.912092 AU Release Date 2022-04-30 Audience Age 4 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134307798;

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