Mo'ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game Changer – The Inspiring True Biography of a Girl Breaking Barriers in Baseball for Children (Ages 8-12) - Couverture souple

Davis, Mo'ne

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062397540 ISBN 13 : 9780062397546

Editeur : HarperCollins, 2016

Synopsis

Be inspired to reach for your dreams!

At the age of thirteen, Mo'ne Davis became the first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series and the first Little Leaguer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. A month later she earned a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

This inspiring memoir from a girl who learned to play baseball with the boys and rose to national stardom before beginning eighth grade will encourage young readers to reach for their dreams no matter the odds. Mo'ne's story is one of determination, hard work, and an incredible fastball.

Mo'ne Davis is a multisport athlete who also plays basketball and soccer, and is an honor roll student at her school in Philadelphia.

With an 8-page full-color photo insert, this memoir celebrates our fascination with baseball in a story of triumph to be shared with generations of young athletes to come.

This memoir is more than a sports story—it’s a guide to chasing your dreams.

• Breaking Barriers: Follow Mo’ne as she becomes the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game and the first Little Leaguer ever on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
• Throw Like a Girl: Learn the story behind her incredible seventy-mile-per-hour fastball and how she proved that playing with the boys just means playing to win.
• More Than an Athlete: Discover how Mo’ne balances being a multisport star in basketball and soccer with her commitment to being an honor roll student.
• Exclusive Photos: Includes an 8-page full-color photo insert that brings Mo’ne’s incredible journey to life, from neighborhood games to national stardom.
• An Inspiring Role Model: Perfect for young readers, this sports biography for children is filled with lessons on dedication, perseverance, and reaching for your dreams no matter the odds.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mo'ne Davis started participating in organized sports at the age of seven. She plays baseball, soccer, and basketball and is an honor roll student at her school in Philadelphia. She is in eighth grade.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062397540
• ISBN 13: 9780062397546
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers Ireland; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Mayor Street Upper 39/40; Dublin; D01 C9W8; Irlande