Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion
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Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion
Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion
There’s a big surf competition coming up. Eight-year-old Lisa is determined to take part, but she’s nervous. With encouragement from her coach, family and top paddler Māia, she trains hard.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThere’s a big surf competition coming up. Eight-year-old Lisa is determined to take part, but she’s nervous.
With encouragement from her coach, family and top paddler Māia, she trains hard.
But disaster strikes when her canoe capsizes, shaking her confidence. Lisa goes to the river to compose herself and, with the help of her family and dog Colin, she draws on her strength to prepare for the race.
Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion captures this inspiring story of determination and resilience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781775508229
Publisher: Huia Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 September 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Huia Publishers
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 36
About the Author
Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) is a world champion flat water canoeist and New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She has won six Olympic medals – five gold and one bronze – across three consecutive Olympic Games. Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion is set in the small beach town of Ōhope, where she first learnt to paddle.
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