Run Like a Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen

Author(s): DANIELLE BROWN

Young Adult Non Fiction

The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? As well as giving an insight into theirinfluences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isn't limited to the sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top. - Inspirational biographical stories from 50 of the world's top female athletes - Illustrated spreads bring each story to life, with panels providing facts and best achievements - Written by the co-author of Be Your Best Self (Button, 2019), shortlisted for the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020 - For ages 7+


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Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled person to represent England and win gold as an able-bodied athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specialising in self-development and success skills. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade, inspiring over 30,000 students through her programmes and has co-authored a GCSE Study Skills guide. She is the co-author of the book Be Your Best Self (shortlisted for The Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020) and the author of Run Like A Girl (winner of the children's category of The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2022. Danielle is based in Shropshire in the West Midlands. www.daniellebrown.co.uk Follow on Instagram: @daniellebrownmbe Follow on Twitter: @danibrownmbe

Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary 1. Run Like a Girl - Allyson Felix 2. Catch Like a Girl - Sarah Taylor 3. Brave Like a Girl - Bethany Hamilton 4. Defy The Rules Like A Girl - Maria Toorpaka 5. Lead a Team Like a Girl - Kate Richardson-Walsh 6. Drive Like a Girl - Susie Wolff 7. Break Records Like a Girl - Hannah Cockroft 8. Have Skills Like a Girl - Liv Cooke 9. Paddle Like a Girl - Lizzie Carr 10. Kind Like A Girl - Nikki Hamblin 11. Tough Like a Girl - Lynne Cox 12. Win Like a Girl - Simone Biles 13. Box Like a Girl - Nicola Adams 14. Pave the Way Like a Girl - Manon Rheaume 15. Dance Like a Girl - Misty Copeland 16. Climb Mountains Like a Girl - Arunima Sinha 17. Coach Like a Girl - Tracey Neville 18. Throw Like a Girl - Valerie Adams 19. Try Like a Girl - Maggie Alphonsi 20. Race Like a Girl - Jasmin Paris 21. Ski Like a Girl - Menna Fitzpatrick 22. Score Like a Girl - Marta da Vieira Silva 23. Dare To Dream Like A Girl - Yusra Mardini 24. Cycle Like a Girl - Laura Kenny 25. Jump Like a Girl - Mariya Lasitskene 26. Inspire Like a Girl - Sarah Williams 27. Swing Like a Girl - Shanshan Feng 28. Row Like a Girl - Heather Stanning 29. Climb Like a Girl - Sasha DiGiulian 30. Beat the Odds Like a Girl - Novlene Williams-Mills 31. Ride Like a Girl - Sophie Christiansen 32. Succeed Like a Girl - Jessica Ennis-Hill 33. Skate Like a Girl - Sky Brown 34. Swim Like a Girl - Natalie du Toit 35. Fence Like a Girl - Valentina Vezzali 36. Sail Like a Girl - Ellen MacArthur 37. Cross the Finish Line Like a Girl - Kathrine Switzer 38. Explore Like a Girl - Karen Darke 39. Stand Out Like a Girl - Tamika Catchings 40. Fight Like a Girl - Katheryn Winnick 41. Referee Like a Girl - Stephanie Frappart 42. Play Like a Girl - Serena Williams 43. Multi Talented Like a Girl - Oksana Masters 44. Push My Limits Like a Girl - Chrissie Wellington 45. Strong Like a Girl - Lydia Valentin 46. Joust Like a Girl - Sarah Hay 47. Rise To The Top Like a Girl - Saina Nehwal 48. Adventure Like a Girl - Mollie Hughes 49. Slide Like a Girl - Lizzy Yarnold 50. Best in the World Like a Girl - Rachel Atherton About The Author - Danielle Brown

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  • : 9781787081277
  • : GMC Publications
  • : Button Books
  • : 0.01
  • : 01 December 2022
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Special Fields

  • : DANIELLE BROWN
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 796.09252