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 Sky Brown : skateboarding phenom (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars Of Sports)
 Author: Kim, Cheryl

 Publisher:  Capstone Press (2022)

 Dewey: 796.2209
 Classification: Biography
 Physical Description: 32 p., col. ill., 23 cm

 BTSB No: 517944 ISBN: 9781663983572
 Ages: 7-11 Grades: 2-6

 Subjects:
 Brown, Sky
 Skateboarders -- Biography
 Skateboarding
 Professional athletes

Price: $25.33

Summary:
At just 10 years of age, Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She's not afraid to take risks and push limits. After a horrific fall left her unresponsive with several skull fractures and a broken left hand and wrist, Brown is still determined to be the best skateboarder in the world!

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 5.20
   Points: .5   Quiz: 514062

Reviews:
   Booklist (07/01/22)

Full Text Reviews:

Booklist - 07/01/2022 These additions to the Stars of Sports series (6 new titles) focus on talented athletes whom both kids and adults can look up to. Featuring colorful images as well as deep dives into the careers of these stars, these engaging biographies divide their content into short chapters with fact boxes and topical asides to add additional context to the main text. Sky Brown introduces readers to a skateboard prodigy from Japan, who began competing at age 12 and medaled in the Olympics 8 years later. Each book’s back matter includes a time line, glossary, and further-reading recommendations. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts and classrooms, these stories will inspire readers and perk up sports collections. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.

Booklist - 07/01/2022 - Copyright 2022 Booklist.

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