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Rise Up

Ordinary Kids with Extraordinary Stories (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2020)

Amy Blackwell author Amanda Li author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Published:19th Sep '19

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This book tells the stories of women and girls from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome.

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2020
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"An inspirational book telling the tales of 29 amazing children. Children who have triumphed, overcome and persevered. Children who would put most grown ups to shame!" - Konnie Huq
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This book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome.


It features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable – from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few.

Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, and is combined with visually stunning illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage and commitment.

Practical tips and skills accompany every entry, from how to deal with altitude sickness to how to be more green. They provide children with an exciting springboard and the confidence to apply the knowledge to their own life situations – now and in the future.

A perfect gift for every fearless child you know, these empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.

Stands out for readability and range. Punchy biographies are interspersed with how-to-tips, from knot-tying to leadership skills, encouraging young readers to have a go themselves * The Guardian *
An inspirational book telling the tales of 29 amazing children. Children who have triumphed, overcome and persevered. Children who would put most grown ups to shame! * Konnie Huq *
Hugely readable, with short and accessible biographies interspersed with related advice and have-a-go activities. This is an appealing, informative and positive compendium offering a key engagement about the potential of all children to achieve amazing things * Books for Topics *
Punchy, direct text and eye-catching illustrations. It's a book to show just how much can be achieved with courage and determination * LoveReading4Kids, Andrea Reece *
This is the perfect gift for every child you know... these empowering stories show that no matter who you are, you can make a difference * Children's Book Club *
A wonderful book! * Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Cellist and 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year *
This is the type of book I'd love to have with me if I was still in the classroom, a story each morning would be the perfect way to start the school day and inspire a new generation of extraordinary kids * Stephanie Burgess, Book Blogger *
If you want to raise a courageous, brave, kind, creative and ambitious young person then this is the perfect book for you * Sarah Bevan, Book Blogger *

ISBN: 9781780555782

Dimensions: 246mm x 189mm x 17mm

Weight: unknown

128 pages