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The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
Extraordinary Lives (Related to this series)
- Narrator
- Weruche Opia
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 8 October 2020
- Run Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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The story of a game-changing tennis champion.
Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else.
Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world.
Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.
Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.
© Shelina Janmohamed 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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Details
- Author
- Shelina Janmohamed, illustrated by Ashley Evans
- Narrator
- Weruche Opia
- Duration
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 October 2020
- ISBN
- 9780241514320
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Synopsis
Brought to you by Puffin.The story of a game-changing tennis champion.Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.© Shelina Janmohamed 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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