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Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion
Contributor(s): Long, Jessica (Author)

ISBN: 1328707253 ISBN-13: 9781328707253
Publisher: Clarion Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2018

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2017041724

Age Level: 10-12

Grade Level: 5-7

Lexile Measure: 990(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.9" W x 9.1" L (1.05 lbs) 112 pages

Themes:
- Topical - Inspiration
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
- Topical - Health & Fitness
- Cultural Region - Russia
- Ethnic Orientation - Russia

Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2018
Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 42
School Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 148
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 195304
Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
The top Paralympic swimmer in the world, Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir.

Born in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and has since become the second most decorated U.S. Paralympic athlete of all time. Now, Jessica shares all the moments in her life--big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting--that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world. This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.

Contributor Bio(s): Long, Jessica: - Jessica Long was a Russian orphan born with a condition which forced the amputation of both her legs below the knees. But that didn't stop her determined spirit. At age twelve, she was the youngest member on the U.S. Paralympic Team, and the winner of three gold medals at the 2004 games in Athens, Greece. Now, with thirteen Paralympic gold medals to her name, she is an established champion athlete, positive role model for young women, and source of inspiration for anyone who admires tough underdogs. Follow her on Twitter @JessicaLong and on Instagram @jessicatatianalong.

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