The Amazing Dylan Alcott

Name: The Amazing Dylan Alcott
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781922853011
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How did he get so good?

By Chris Maher

Series: The Amazing Sporting Heroes

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The Amazing Dylan Alcott by Chris Maher is an inspiring children's book that tells the true story of Dylan Alcott's journey. It introduces young readers to Dylan's life as he overcomes challenges, becomes a world-class athlete, and is celebrated for his contributions and achievements. The book is engaging and motivational, encouraging children to embrace their unique qualities and strive for their dreams.
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Find out what it took for wheelchair tennis and basketball star Dylan Alcott to get so good – the training, the big breaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to find your own passion and be the best you can be!

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How would it feel to be a Paralympian and named Australian ofthe Year?

Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the bigbreaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to findyour own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring easy-readtext and fun illustrations, this series is suitable for readers whoare happier out of the classroom than in it!Collect the whole series: Amazing Ash Barty, Amazing SamKerr, Amazing Pat Cummins.

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The Amazing Dylan Alcott

How would it feel to be a Paralympian and named Australian ofthe Year?Find out what it takes to get so good - the training, the bigbreaks and the challenges along the way. Get inspired to findyour own passion and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!Every Amazing Sporting Hero has a story. Featuring easy-readtext and fun illustrations, this series is suitable...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922853011

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Edition: ANZ Only

Illustration: Over 30 b&w illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jules Faber
Illustrated by Jules Faber

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Chris is a writer, journalist and editor. He writes across a variety of fields, has had five children's books published and is working on a young adult science fiction trilogy.

Jules has illustrated over thirty books, most of them for children, including the best-selling Weirdo series with Ahn Do and The Kaboom Kid series with David Warner. He has worked with all seven of the major publishers in Australia, which has been fun every single time.

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