Lisa Carrington chases a champion
$27.00
Lisa Carrington chases a champion – by Lisa Carrington, illustrated by Scott Pearson
The story of a LEGEND!
This book is set in the small beach town of Ōhope, where she first learnt to paddle. It is a story about eight-year-old Lisa, who is determined to participate in a big surf competition but is plagued by self-doubt and fear of failure. With encouragement from her coach, family, and a top paddler named Māia, Lisa trains hard and improves, but a close call with a wave days before the competition shakes her confidence. After finding solace and regaining her self-belief with her mum’s help, Lisa bravely competes on the big day, conquering her fears.
Format: This book is a Paper back.
Language: This book is written in English.
The reo Māori version is available here: Ko Lisa Carrington me te toa Whakaihuwaka
Published: 2024
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Description
About the Author:
Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) is a world champion flat water canoeist and New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She has won six Olympic medals – five gold and one bronze – across three consecutive Olympic Games.
- Teacher notes for Lisa Carrington chases a champion are available here
About the Illustrator:
Scott Pearson has spent his career producing work for graphic novels, children’s books, school journals, animation and more.
He lives in Hamilton, New Zealand with his wife, four daughters and a busy at-home illustration & design business.
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