Publisher: Random House

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 07/04/23

Illustrator: Flint, Gillian,

Pages: 64 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 0-593-52907-3 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-4129-1

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-0-593-52907-2 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-4129-8

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 20 cm.

Subject Heading:
Hamilton, Bethany.
Women surfers. Hawaii. Kauai. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Women amputees. Juvenile literature.
Women with disabilities. Juvenile literature.
Women. Biography.
Surfers.
Amputees.
People with disabilities.
Shark attacks. Hawaii. Kauai.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-64).

Reading Level: 2.3

Interest Level: 3-6

Guided Reading Level: S

Fountas & Pinnell: S

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Bethany Hamilton!

Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined—and won—many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and non-surfers alike.

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Maryann Cocca-Leffler, readers learn about the amazing life of Bethany Hamilton--and how she persisted. 

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Bethany Hamilton's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.

And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Marian Anderson, Oprah Winfrey, Ruby Bridges, and more!