Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

Contributor(s): Hamilton, Bethany (Author), Berk, Sheryl (With), Bundschuh, Rick (Author)

ISBN: 9781416503460

Publisher: MTV Books

Binding Types:

Paperback

$16.99

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$29.94 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$28.74 (100+ copies: $27.99)

List/retail price:

$16.99

Pub Date: June 6, 2006

Dewey: B

Lexile Code: 0960

Features: Price on Product, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 12 to 15

Physical Info: 0.67" H x 7.50" L x 5.18" W ( 0.46 lbs) 240 pages

BISAC Categories:

Series: An Inspiring True Story

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000086352 ( Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board)

Reading level: 6.00

Interest level: MG+

Point value: 5.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Hamilton, the teenage surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack in the fall of 2003, shares her amazing story, detailing her return to surfing after this life-changing event. She also reveals how she has dealt with the maelstrom of attention from the press and media and how her faith keeps her going and feeling positive.

Brief description: Bethany Hamilton, who YM magazine called the "Bravest Girl in America," has been surfing since she was seven years old. After her shark attack, Bethany participated in numerous competitions and received the 2004 Teen Choice award for Most Courageous Teen and the 2004 ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete.

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