Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion

Contributor(s): Gitlin, Marty (Author)

ISBN: 9781508106401

Publisher: Rosen Education Service

$21.31

Pub Date: December 30, 2018

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2018014134

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index

Target Age Group: 10 to 14

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.30" L x 7.30" W ( 0.92 lbs) 48 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography and Autobiography | Sports and Recreation

Series: Living Legends of Sports

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000500007 ( Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion)

Reading level: 6.10

Interest level: MG

Point value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through every obstacle in life to reach those goals. This entertaining book examines the life and skiing talents of an amazing athlete.

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