After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic gold medal winner in the heptathlon. Read her story from her childhood years right up to when she crossed the finish line in her final event in London, 2012.
It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.
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We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading.
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| ISBN: | 9781445118321 |
| Publication date: | 22nd November 2012 |
| Author: | Roy Apps, Chris King |
| Publisher: | Franklin Watts an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 45 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Dream to Win |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Athletics and gymnastics |
After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic gold medal winner in the heptathlon. Read her story from her childhood years right up to when she crossed the finish line in her final event in London, 2012.
Jessica Ennis is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Jessica Ennis features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Athletics and gymnastics
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Jessica Ennis was written by Roy Apps, Chris King and published by Franklin Watts an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Jessica Ennis has 45 pages
Yes it is part of Dream to Win series