Andrews McMeel publishing Rise up ordinary kids with extraordinary stories WRITTEN BY AMANDA LI ILLUSTRATED BY AMY BLACKWELL
CONTENTS Introduction The Gutsy Tale of Greta Thunberg The Inventive Ideas of William Kamkwamba The Victorious Voyage of Laura Dekker The Dramatic Dancing of Joel Kioko The Dizzy Heights of Poorna Malavath The Innovative Thinking of Boyan Slat The Terrifying Journey of Yeonmi Park The Selfless Struggle of Abraham Keita The Survival Story of Juliane Koepcke The Calm Courage of Desmond Doss The Remarkable Talent of Phiona Mutesi The Meteoric Rise of Rain The Extraordinary Determination of Malala Yousafzai The Fabulous Feats of Pelé The Wilderness Walk of Molly Kelly The Courageous Climb of Ally Swinton The Legendary Life of Lizzie Velásquez The Astonishing Achievement of Louis Braille The Shocking Saga of Bethany Hamilton The Creative Camera of Mohamad Al Jounde The Superb Swing of Pratima Sherpa The Inspiring Account of Kevin Breel The Colorful Creations of Frida Kahlo The Heroic Paddle of the Nona Siblings The Sensational Swimming of Ellie Simmonds The Adventurous Effort of Pierre Demalvilain The Fearless Fight of Juliana Ossa The Tuneful Triumph of Sheku Kanneh-Mason The High-Flying Life of Ayesha Farooq
INTRODUCTION Is there something you’ve always dreamed of doing but feared it might be impossible Do you ever wonder how you’d cope if you found yourself in danger Discover the incredible true stories of girls and boys from around the world who have overcome the challenges facing them They have survived shark attacks climbed mountains and escaped avalanches They are environmentalists activists and inventors who are all changing the world one step at a time Explore the skills and advice that could help you follow in their footsteps and navigate through your own challenges Learn how to survive extreme circumstances and discover tips for getting your voice heard Get ready to meet the daredevils dreamers and doers who weren’t afraid to rise up and achieve their dreams and be inspired to share your own story with the world An inspirational book telling the tales of 29 amazing children Children who have triumphed overcome and persevered Children who would put most grown-ups to shame Konnie Huq Konnie Huq
