Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the Worl

Description: Trudy's Big Swim by Sue Macy, Matt Collins Lyrical text, stunning illustrations and fascinating back matter put the reader right alongside Ederle in her bid to be the first woman to swim the Channel-and contextualizes her record-smashing victory as a defining moment in sports history. Time line, bibliography, source notes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "England or drown is my motto," female trailblazer Gertrude Ederle told reporters before embarking on her record-shattering swim across the English Channel. "I could never face people at home again unless I had got across."On the morning of August 6, 1926, Trudy stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. If she reached it successfully, she would be the first female swimmer to do so. . . but over fourteen hours of rough water stand between her and her goal.With a lyrical text and stunning illustrations that put the reader in the water right alongside Trudy, Trudys Big Swim is the harrowing, captivating, and unforgettable story of a defining moment in sports history-and the courageous athlete who made it happen.Complete with a timeline of womens sports highlights and a detail-rich afterword that explores womens history, Trudys life, and how she was able to accomplish such an extraordinary feat, this high stakes story is sure to speak to the adventurers among us.On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. Lyrical text, stunning illustrations and fascinating back matter put the reader right alongside Ederle in her bid to be the first woman to swim the Channel-and contextualizes her record-smashing victory as a defining moment in sports history. Time line, bibliography, source notes. Author Biography Sue Macy has written many critically acclaimed books about sports and fearless women. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Visit her at Collins has illustrated numerous books for children. His art has also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. Visit him at Review "Macys riveting narrative is a pleasant balance of storytelling and factual information. Collins brings the story to life with his stunning double-page scenes and mixed-media illustrations"—Booklist "Macys immediate, involving text takes breaks only to supply essential backstory . . . Collinss retro-flavored mixed-media art has a you-are-there, camera-like perspective, zooming in at key points along the way;"—The Horn Book "The dramatic, full-bleed illustrations combine with the evocative text to humanize the event and the heroine. . . . A valuable addition to picture-book biographies of women who made waves in history."—Kirkus Reviews Promotional On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. Review Quote "Macys riveting narrative is a pleasant balance of storytelling and factual information. Collins brings the story to life with his stunning double-page scenes and mixed-media illustrations"-- Booklist "Macys immediate, involving text takes breaks only to supply essential backstory . . . Collinss retro-flavored mixed-media art has a you-are-there, camera-like perspective, zooming in at key points along the way;"-- The Horn Book "The dramatic, full-bleed illustrations combine with the evocative text to humanize the event and the heroine. . . . A valuable addition to picture-book biographies of women who made waves in history."-- Kirkus Reviews Promotional "Headline" On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. Details ISBN082344189X Author Matt Collins Pages 40 Publisher Holiday House Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 082344189X ISBN-13 9780823441891 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-02-12 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 797.21092 Audience Age 6-9 Subtitle How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm Short Title Trudys Big Swim Language English Illustrator Matt Collins AU Release Date 2019-02-12 NZ Release Date 2019-02-12 US Release Date 2019-02-12 UK Release Date 2019-02-12 Narrator Sheila Hancock Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141727869;

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