Swimming toward a dream : Yusra Mardini's incredible journey from refugee to Olympic swimmer
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Author
Contributors
Enayeh, Asma, illustrator.
Published
Salem, MA : Page Street Kids, 2023.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781645679837, 1645679837
Physical Desc
40 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 26 cm
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| East Smithfield - Children's | jE 92M MAR | On Shelf |
| Lincoln - Children's New | jBio MARD | On Shelf |
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Published
Salem, MA : Page Street Kids, 2023.
Language
English
ISBN
9781645679837, 1645679837
Notes
Description
"Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra's courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat, disaster strikes when the boat's motor breaks! Scared but determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming. Infused with hope, Yusra's story encourages readers to pursue their own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream."--,(source of summary not specified)
Target Audience
Ages 7-11.
Target Audience
Grades 2-6.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Mardini, Yusra -- Juvenile literature.
Mardini, Yusra.
Olympic Games -- (31st : -- 2016 : -- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Refugees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Refugees -- Syria -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Refugees -- Syria -- Juvenile literature.
Swimmers -- Syria -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Syria -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Mardini, Yusra -- Juvenile literature.
Mardini, Yusra.
Olympic Games -- (31st : -- 2016 : -- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Refugees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Refugees -- Syria -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Refugees -- Syria -- Juvenile literature.
Swimmers -- Syria -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Juvenile literature.
Women swimmers -- Syria -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Faruqi, R., & Enayeh, A. (2023). Swimming toward a dream: Yusra Mardini's incredible journey from refugee to Olympic swimmer . Page Street Kids.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Faruqi, Reem and Asma, Enayeh. 2023. Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey From Refugee to Olympic Swimmer. Page Street Kids.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Faruqi, Reem and Asma, Enayeh. Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey From Refugee to Olympic Swimmer Page Street Kids, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Faruqi, Reem,, and Asma Enayeh. Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey From Refugee to Olympic Swimmer Page Street Kids, 2023.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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