This true story about how Raleigh Hager became the world's youngest professional wakesurf champion will inspire little readers to dream BIG, face challenges, and keep riding.
From the moment little Raleigh popped up on a surfboard at five years old, the waves held her heart. She couldn't imagine anything as exciting as becoming a surfer girl (except maybe having her own pet micro mini pig). Soon Raleigh realized that she lived too far from the ocean to surf those waves often enough. So, her dad took her to a nearby lake, where she learned to surf a different type of wave, the wake behind a boat. Before long, Raleigh discovered the thrill of wakesurfing and began competing, catching waves after every crash and disappointment, and proving that even a little girl can reach her dreams.
Lively text and vibrant watercolor illustrations by Dawn Marie Hooks (a World Wakesurf Champion, mom, and teacher) capture the thrill of wakesurfing and tell the story of one child who found the strength to follow her dreams.
Author notes at the end of the book include:
a glossary of wakesurf terms to help kids understand the sport and its terminology more on Raleigh's inspirational journey the author's experience researching and writing Raleigh's story highlights of Raleigh's early wakesurf competitions, showcasing her incredible achievements
This engaging picture book biography will encourage the young dreamers (especially ages 5-9) and the young at heart to:
understand the joy of wakesurfing and water sports discover and pursue their own passions realize the power of determination and resilience in achieving goals celebrate the historical accomplishment of a young child learn aspects of wakesurf competitions and the World Wake Surf Championship (considered to be ""the Olympics of wakesurfing"")
By:
Dawn Marie Hooks Illustrated by:
Dawn Marie Hooks Imprint: Paper Moon Publications Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
Spine: 2mm
Weight: 113g ISBN:9798990666009 Pages: 34 Publication Date:10 September 2024 Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
