Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges In Their Youth To Become Stars

ISBN-10: 0147515688
ISBN-13: 9780147515681
Author: Zuckerman, Gregory and Elijah
Interest Level: 3-7
Publisher: Penguin Random House

Publication Date: May 2017

Copyright: 2016

Page Count: 256

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Interest Level

Grades 3-7

Reading Level

Lexile: 1010L
Accelerated Reader Level: 7.0
Accelerated Reader Points: 8.0

BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Physical & Emotional Abuse (see also Social Topics / Sexual Abuse)

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General

Description
Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances.
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