Simultaneously published in Great Britain by Buster Books.
Contents:
The gutsy tale of Greta Thunberg -- The inventive ideas of William Kamkwamba -- The victorious voyage of Laura Dekker -- The dramatic dancing of Joel Kioko -- The dizzy heights of Poorna Malavath -- The innovative thinking of Boyan Slat -- The terrifying journey of Yeonmi Park -- The selfless struggle of Abraham Keita -- The survival story of Julian Koepcke -- The calm courage of Desmond Doss -- The remarkable talent of Phiona Mutesi -- The meteoric rise of Rain -- The extraordinary determination of Malala Yousafzai -- The fabulous feats of Pelé -- The wilderness walk of Molly Kelly -- The courageous climb of Ally Swinton -- The legendary life of Lizzie Velásquez -- The astonishing achievement of Louis Braille -- The shocking saga of Bethany Hamilton -- The creative camera of Mohamad Al Jounde -- The superb swing of Pratima Sherpa -- The inspiring life of Kevin Breel -- The colourful creations of Frida Kahlo -- The heroic paddle of the Nona Siblings -- The sensational swimming of Ellie Simmonds -- The adventurous effort of Pierre Demalvilain -- The fearless fight of Juliana Ossa -- The tuneful triumph of Sheku Kanneh-Mason -- The high-flying life of Ayesha Farooq.
Summary:
Here are 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to inventing creative ways to rid our oceans of plastic. There are tales of triumph over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, combined with gorgeous illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage and commitment, with practical tips and skills accompanying every entry, from how to deal with altitude sickness to how to be more green. A perfect gift for every fearless child you know, these empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.