Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more!

"Packs a powerful messageâ€”perseverance and passion pay off.Â Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.â€--Scholastic Teacher

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. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs,Â Rising AboveÂ will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.

A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection
AÂ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection
Country USA
Brand Puffin
Manufacturer Puffin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780147515681
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-05-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780147515681

Country	USA
Brand	Puffin
Manufacturer	Puffin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780147515681
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-05-02
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780147515681

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

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