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She Persisted: Bethany Hamilton, Paperback / softback Book

She Persisted: Bethany Hamilton Paperback / softback

Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint

Part of the She Persisted series

Paperback / softback

Description

Bethany Hamilton learned to surf at age three and began competing a few years later.

When she was thirteen, while surfing one morning, a shark attacked and bit off her left arm.

Bethany persisted, returning to professional surfing and using her experience to provide comfort and inspiration to others. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Maryann Cocca-Leffler, readers learn about the amazing life of Bethany Hamilton--and how she persisted.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Bethany Hamilton's footsteps and make a difference!

A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Marian Anderson, Oprah Winfrey, Ruby Bridges, and more!

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