Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781629379340)

A vibrant picture book biography of Surya Bonaly, the figure skating champion who backflipped her way into history

As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice.

Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like.

Some people weren't sure Surya belonged on top of the podium. "Is she graceful enough?" they asked. "Does she look like a skater?"

But Surya's fearless heart propelled her to always stay true to herself while pursuing her boldest dreams.

Culminating in her iconic backflip performed at the 1998 Olympics, Fearless Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of self-expression and courage.

Author: Frank Murphy, Surya Bonaly
ISBN-10: 1629379344
ISBN-13: 9781629379340
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Language: English
Published: 01/25/2022
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/2021 pg. 94
School Library Journal 01/01/2022 pg. 82