Martina & Chrissie

Written by Phil Bildner · Illustrated by Brett Helquist

Rivals on the court, allies in life. Can friendship outlast competition?

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40 pages· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, two tennis legends from contrasting worlds, clash in an epic rivalry. Martina's emotional play from Czechoslovakia meets Chrissie's poised American style. As they vie for supremacy, an unexpected friendship blossoms, challenging the boundaries of competition. Will their bond endure beyond the court's fierce battles? Discover how these champions win not just titles, but the hearts of fans worldwide, in a story of equality, respect, and sportsmanship.

From the publisher

A fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert celebrates the power of equality, respect, and sportsmanship. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American girl: practiced, poised, with perfect technique. Martina hails from Czechoslovakia, a Communist country, and her game is ruled by emotion. Everything about them is different, except one thing: they both want to be the best. But as their intense rivalry grows, something else begins to swing into place, and a friendship forms that will outlast all their tennis victories. Phil Bildner and Brett Helquist tell the engaging true story of these two masters of the court as they win title after title – and, most importantly, the hearts of the fans.

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