Flying High

The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

Michelle Meadows, Ebony Glenn

$29.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Henry Holt & Company Inc
04 January 2021

Series: Who Did It First?

Before she was a record-breaking, world-famous gymnast, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way: her grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles, adopted her and her sister Adria. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same fateful year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family.

From her early competitions to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, this is the story of the world's greatest gymnast. For fans of She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez and Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still.

By: Michelle Meadows
Illustrated by: Ebony Glenn
Imprint: Henry Holt & Company Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 227mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 466g
ISBN: 9781250205667
ISBN 10: 1250205662
Series: Who Did It First?
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 04 January 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michelle Meadows is the author of Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins, Hibernation Station, Piggies in Pajamas, and Super Bugs. She lives in Delaware and loves to write at the beach. michellemeadows.com Ebony Glenn is the illustrator of many award-winning books for young readers, including Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins, Mommy's Khimar, and Not Quite Snow White. She lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. ebonyglenn.com

Reviews for Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

The rhythm of the rhyming text reflects Biles's energy and movement . . . The artwork captures the power and poise of gymnastics as well as the emotions of each scene. A good addition to the biography section and an excellent book to hand to readers always asking for gymnastics titles.--School Library Journal Readers will see how hard Biles worked, pushing past crushing defeat and leaving high school in order to homeschool, to rise into the Final Five of Team USA at the Olympics. . . The author should be applauded for not shying away from the more difficult parts of her backstory. Glenn's illustrations are full of action, energy, and expressive emotion, and she captures her subject on every page. --Booklist Meadows emphasizes resilience, demonstrating how Biles met each failure with persistence, getting back up and trying again. Glenn's clean line-and-color illustrations are at their best in the many vignettes of Biles in motion. One double-page spread, in which 10 separate images trace Biles doing her trademark double layout with a half-twist landing, is electrifying.--Kirkus Reviews