Rise up : ordinary kids with extraordinary stories

Author

Amanda Li

Call Number

• J 920 LI (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2020]

Physical Description

119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

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.

Notes

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 creative thinking of Boyan Slat
• The terrifying tale 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 metoric rise of Rain
• The extraordinary determination of Malala Yousafzai
• The fabulous feats of Pelé
• The wilderness walk of Molly Kelly
• The terrifying tale of Ally Swinton
• The remarkable life of Lizzie Velásquez
• The astonishing achievement of Louis Braille
• The shocking story 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 survival story of the Nona Siblings
• The sensational swimming of Ellie Simmonds
• The secret life of Pierre Demalvilain
• The fearless fight of Juliana Ossa
• The tuneful tale of Sheku Kanneh-Mason
• The high-flying life of Ayesha Farooq.