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Chris Hoy
Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez2025
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Total copies: 1
Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions. As a boy growing up in Scotland, Chris loved nothing more than racing around on his BMX and dreaming of becoming a champion. He wasn't the fastest cyclist at first, but did that stop him? No! He quickly learned the value of hard work and perseverance, equipping him with the tools he needed to push forward. With determination, courage, and relentless effort, he went on to become one of the greatest cyclists of all time, winning six Olympic gold medals and eleven world titles! But Chris's story doesn't end at the finish line. After retiring, he became an author, writing books to inspire children and young athletes to chase their dreams. In 2024, he showed remarkable courage once again, by openly sharing his cancer diagnosis and offering hope through his strength. With lively illustrations and fascinating facts, this book takes young readers on an inspiring adventure through Chris's incredible journey - showing that with passion, perseverance and a dream to follow, anything is possible! NOTE: For every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie's, a charity that helps families living with cancer. .
Main title:
Chris Hoy / Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ; illustrated by Edita Hajdu.
Author:
Vegara, Maria Isabel Sanchez, authorHajdu, Edita, illustrator
Work:
Edition:
First.
Imprint:
Address Unknown - Refer To Sup : Frances Lincoln Children's Bks, 2025.
Collation:
32 p. : Full colour illus throughout ; 240 x 195 mm. 340 gm.
Series:
Little people, big dreams
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 6-8.Interest age level: 6-9.Interest grade level: KS1 KS2.
Biography/History:
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
ISBN:
9781805700418 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
C920VEGC920
Language:
English
Subject:
BiographySportsCyclingChildren's / Teenage general interest: Cycling, rollerskating & skateboardingChildren’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiographyChildren’s / Teenage general interest: Vehicle sportsInterest age: from c 6 yearsCycling, boarding & skating (Children's / Teenage)Non-Fiction 5+Famous People
BRN:
939902