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Maya and the Beast

By Maya Gabeira
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Maya and the Beast by Maya Gabeira is a delightful children's story about a young girl who overcomes her fears through a magical encounter with a wild creature. Set against the backdrop of adventure and self-discovery, the book offers an inspiring tale of bravery, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself. It's an engaging read that encourages children to face their fears and embrace the unknown with courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of adventure, courage, and overcoming fears, especially those set in the world of oceanic exploration. It combines a heartwarming tale with valuable lessons about resilience and the power of believing in oneself, appealing to young readers and those young at heart.

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Maya and the Beast

Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has to offer.

A fairy tale of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professionalsurfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes

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A fairy tale of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes.

Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma, except when she's in the water—it's the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of "The Beast," the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline, Maya finds the noise comforting, the curves of the wave soothing. If she could only tame it, then everyone could see all the beauty it has to offer.

With a pink surfboard and a determined heart, Maya will be the first girl to meet The Beast head-on.

Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for surfing Guinness World Record–breaking big waves, shares her story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Beautifully illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that every fear can be conquered and every Beast can be tamed.

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Maya and the Beast, by Maya Gabeira, is praised for its inspiring story and captivating illustrations, showcasing her journey to mastering surfing. Both Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly highlight the book as a motivating tale of perseverance, with vibrant illustrations that vividly capture the excitement of surfing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419760006

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Maya Gabeira is a Brazilian big-wave surfer best known for setting the 2018 Guinness World Record for biggest wave ever surfed by a woman and then breaking her own record in 2020 with a wave of 73.5 feet, the biggest surfed by anyone—male or female—that year. As an ESPY Award winner and seven-time Red Bull World Surf League Big Wave Awards winner, Gabeira is one of the most influential surfers of all time. She is also passionately committed to and a fierce advocate for restoring the world’s oceans. She lives in Nazaré, Portugal. Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First, as well as Wonderful You, Badger’s Perfect Garden, and several other books. She lives in Germany, and her love for animals and nature is a major inspiration for her work.

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