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Breaking Barriers

by Joe Tougas
9781515744344. ea vol: 32p. (Real Heroes of Sports). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Capstone. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $25.99. pap. $7.95.
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Gr 4–7—Spanning several sports in each volume, these read more like record books and are exceptional in their inclusion of athletes with whom casual sports enthusiasts will not be familiar. Against All Odds will inspire readers with stories of athletes such as Terry Fox, who attempted to run the length of Canada after he lost his right leg to cancer. Even the least heart-wrenching stories will serve as bridges, encouraging students to do more research on these fascinating athletes who are heroes in more ways than one, each making huge impacts both in- and outside their respective sports. The strong writing and inclusion of many photographs make these titles exceptional selections.
VERDICT A top pick for tweens.
Reviewed by Abby Bussenr , Apr 01, 2017

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