Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion : An Autobiography - Hardcover

Kwan, Michelle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0590763407 ISBN 13: 9780590763400

Publisher: Scholastic, 1997

Synopsis

Presents the story of California skater Michelle Kwan, who claimed the women's World Champion crown for figure skating at the age of sixteen, profiling her as a role model for today's young people and describing her hard work and personal achievements.

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Grade 4-8. In a direct, conversational style, this engaging narrative takes readers on a chronological journey through the athlete's life. The 17-year-old figure skater talks candidly about her life as a competitor; as a National and World Champion; and as a daughter, a sister, and a teenager. She describes the personal sacrifices that she and her family had to make early in her career and shares with her audience her sense of determination and love of competition by discussing her feelings before, during, and after various skating events. Through her motto, "Work hard, be yourself, and have fun," readers gain an honest look at this young woman. A 16-page insert of full-color photographs enhance the presentation. The glossary of skating and technical terminology is helpful for those unfamiliar with the types of jumps and spins involved in the sport. With the demand for autobiographies, books on sports celebrities, and ethnic biographies, this book will rank highly in most libraries.?Shirley N. Quan, Orange County Public Library, Stanton, CA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590763407
• ISBN 13: 9780590763400
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128