Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

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An IllustrAted BIog rApy of suryA BonAly FEARLESS HEART th e legAcy of An olym pIc fIgure skAter By Frank Murphy with Surya Bonaly Art by Anastasia Magloire Williams
Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly

A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history. As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people weren't sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?" But Surya's fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams. Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage.

About This Book

By: Frank Murphy, Surya Bonaly
Illustrated by: Anastasia Magloire Williams
Published by: Triumph Books with IPG
4-8Age Range
- AR
32Pages
Other SportsSubject
-Lexile
5-20 minsReading Time
-Guided Reading
-Fountas & Pinnell
-DRA