Wilma Rudolph (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781575054421)

In 1946, six-year-old Wilma Rudolph dreamed of walking and playing like other children, but a sickness called polio had damaged her left leg. Wilma spent hours each week doing painful exercises at a hospital for African American patients. The rest of the time, she was forced to wear a heavy and cumbersome leg-brace. Still, Wilma never gave up. She knew she could walk again, and if she could walk, maybe she could run. Author Victoria Sherrow tells how Wilma Rudolph's determination led her to the 1956 and 1960 Olympics where she gained fame as a champion runner. Larry Johnson's rich illustrations help to capture this true story of heroic strength and fearlessness.

Author: Victoria Sherrow
ISBN-10: 1575054426
ISBN-13: 9781575054421
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2000
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.85w x 0.14d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 47186 / Wilma Rudolph (English)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2000 pg. 65
Booklist 02/15/2000 pg. 1116
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 385 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 385 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw