Mermaid Queen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Mermaid Queen

Written by Shana Corey · Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

A daring athlete defies norms, transforming girls' sports forever.

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48 pages· AD650L
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Bookroo's summary

Annette Kellerman, a trailblazing swimmer from Australia, defies societal norms and personal challenges to revolutionize girls' sports. Her fearless spirit and innovative water ballet captivate the world, while her bold fashion choices redefine swimwear. Will her courage inspire others to make waves in their own lives?

From the publisher

A fun, feel-good, “underdog” story about a little-known female athlete whose derring-do transformed girls’ sports. Are you brave enough to make a wave? If you love sports and people who aren’t afraid to swim against the tide, Annette Kellerman and her freestyle approach to life will make your heart swell. With strokes of genius, Shana Corey and Edwin Fotheringham pool their talents to create a winning portrait of a little-known athlete, performer, and fashion revolutionary who broke records (and rules!) and dazzled the world with her splashy pluck and courage.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD650L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439698351
LCCN
2007052664
OCLC
190596395

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